Author: Woodburn, Robert and Robert Dunkarton (engraver.)
Title: Major General Johnson, Who on the Ever Memorable 5th of June 1798, Commanded His Majesty's Troops at the Battle of Ross
Description: London:L Colnaghi and Dublin: Woodburn, 1801. Mezzotint engraving. 19.5 x 13.75 inches image on 23 x 17.5 inches sheet. Repaired tears in margins. Soiled. Major General Johnson,Who on the ever memorable 5th of June 1798, commanded his Majesty's Troops at the Battle of Ross. "And his lov'd Country by his Valour sav'd." Painted by Rob.t Woodburn. Engraved by Rob.t Dunkarton. Published June 4 1801 by R.Woodburn, Dublin; and Colnaghi & Co, No 23 Cockspur Street, London. Mezzotint. 505 x 355mm. The 'Battle of New Ross' in Ireland was bloodiest of the 1798 rebellion. Casualties are estimated at 2,500 rebels and 200 Garrison dead. The attempt by John Kelly to seize the 'Three Bullet Gate' is referenced as the 'bearna bhaoil' (Gap of Danger) in the Irish national anthem. New Ross is in the background of this portrait. .

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