King Charles II. Etching by Royce after S. Wale.
- Wale, Samuel, -1786.
- Date:
- [1790]
- Reference:
- 2042904i
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About this work
Description
Whole-length in coronation robes carrying mace and orb, within ornate frame surmounted by coat of arms
Publication/Creation
[London] : [Alex Hogg], [1790]
Physical description
1 print : engraving, with etching ; image and lettering 31.5 x 20.7 cm
Lettering
Charles II. He was born May 29, 1630 ... and died of an apoplexy, Feb.y 6 1685. Wale delin. Royce sculp. Engraved for Barnard's new complete & authentic History of England; a work universally acknowledged to be the best performance of the kind, on account of its impartiality, accuracy, new improvements, superior elegance, &c.
References note
Not found in: Freeman O'Donoghue, Catalogue of engraved British portraits preserved in the Department of Prints and Drawings in the British Museum, London 1910
Reference
Wellcome Collection 2042904i
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Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed stores2042904i.2Location Status Access Closed stores2042904i.1