Episodes in British and European history; and the twelve months. Wood engravings by H. White.
- White, Henry, -approximately 1861.
- Date:
- 1800-1899
- Reference:
- 2969774i
- Pictures
About this work
Description
Subjects include: Battle between Turks and Muscovites in 1737; mutiny at Portsmouth 1797; battle of Waterloo; seizure of Guy Fawkes; the emperor Charles visiting Francis I as a prisoner in Madrid; Mareschal Villeroy taken prisoner in Cremona; Prince Robert and his father; Sir Robert Harley and puritans, 1640; King Henry III rescued by Prince Edward at Evesham; Thomas a Becket and King Henry II; Canute and the waves; the penance of Henry II at Becket's tomb; and twelve small vignettes representing the twelve months
Publication/Creation
1800-1899
Physical description
24 prints : wood engraving
Contributors
Creator/production credits
Several of the engravings bear the signature "White sc." or "H. White sc."
Reference
Wellcome Collection 2969774i
Type/Technique
Languages
Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed stores