Description & Technical information
The painting – which depicts King Charles I and his retinue at the first battle of the English Civil War in 1642 – is signed by the artist and dated 1892 in which year it was exhibited at the Royal Academy. It was hung with the following quote from the poet Thomas Macaulay:
“The King is come to marshal us, all in his armour drest.”
The Battle of Edgehill saw forces loyal to Parliament -commanded by the Earl of Essex, Robert Devereux – delay Charles’ march on London, so preventing his chance of nipping the Great Rebellion in the bud.
Dimensions: (framed) 55cm x 46cm (21¾” x 18”)
Dimensions: (canvas only) 41cm x 32cm (16” x 12½”)
Presentation: Newly commissioned bespoke gold metal leaf frame. All of the new frames we commission are especially made for us to order by one of the UK’s top period frame makers.
Date: 1892
Period: late 19th century
Signature: Signed by the artist.
Dimensions: 55 x 46 cm (21⁵/₈ x 18¹/₈ inches)
Provenance: Private UK collection.
Categories: Paintings, Drawings & Prints
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