Georgian naval engraving 18th century

Original Georgian period copper plate etching of The capture of the Foudroyant The largest French naval ship in 1758. Engraved in London for Hervey's Naval History in 1760 , this original period print depicts the takiing for the largest of French naval vessels . This engraving is after a painting by Francis Swain circa 1760. Note that in an engraving of the period will be a mirror opposite the the original painting , such was the process and limitations of the time. Mounted in gilt wooden frame and under glass. English Georgian circa 1760