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

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    2042904i.2
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    2042904i.1

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