1861 J.C. Armytage Major Dix Steel Engraving

Updated September 1, 2026

authentic 19th-century mid-Victorian steel bookplate engraving titled "Major Dix at the Battle of Buena Vista".The illustration captures a dramatic turning point in the Mexican-American War on February 23, 1847, when Major Roger Sherman Dixsuccessfully rallied retreating American forces to hold the line against a vastly larger Mexican army.Artwork DetailsThe Artists: The engraving was created by renowned British master engraver James Charles Armytage (credited as J.C. Armytage at thebottom right margin). It is based on an original historical painting by the famous painter and illustrator Henry Warren (credited at the bottom left margin).Origin & Date: This print was originally published in 1861 by Virtue & Company (NewYork/London) as an illustrative bookplate for the prominent historical volume Battles of America by Sea and Land.

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