King Charles I (1600-1649)
British (English) School
Category
Art / Drawings and watercolours
Date
1600 - 1700
Materials
Glass, vellum, watercolour paint and wood
Measurements
140 mm (H); 120 mm (W)
Order this imageCollection
Erddig, Wrexham
NT 1146707
Summary
Pen and watercolour on vellum, King Charles I (1600-1649), British (English) School. Oval. Bust portrait of Charles I, 'CR I' cypher in spandrels and insc. in Latin - 'CAROLUS I. DEI. GRATIA.MAGNAE.BRITANNIAE.FRANCIA.ET.HIBERNI.REX. FIDEI.DEFENSOR'. Drawn as oval.
Provenance
Given by Phillip Yorke III (1905-1978) along with the estate, house and contents to the National Trust in 1973.
Marks and inscriptions
'Given to Philip Yorke Esq by John Kinaston Powell Esq of Hardwick Salop. Oct 16th 1795' (?) (verso)
Makers and roles
British (English) School