King Henry III (1207–1272) renewing and confirming Magna Carta
Johann Sebastian Müller (Nuremburg c.1715 - 1792)
Category
Art / Prints
Date
Unknown
Materials
Paper and wood
Measurements
512 x 570 mm
Place of origin
Haymarket
Collection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 13921
Summary
Print, lithograph, King Henry III (1207–1272) renewing and confirming Magna Carta by Johann Sebastian Müller (Nuremburg c.1715 - 1792). Written above print - KING HENRY III renewing and confirming MAGNA CHARTA (sic). Arch - bishop Boniface denouncing the ANATHEMA in Westminster Hall. Written below print - To the PEOPLE OF ENGLAND this print is most respectfully inscribed by their most obedient servant / John Miller (also Muller). On back paper is damaged. Printed black and white label of cherub holding a cloth, with shield inscribed - THE H. PARKER / DEALER in / PAINTINGS / DRAWING / AND PRINTS. Further label on bottom of above label - 45 WHITCOMBE STREET / CORNER OF DANTON STREET / HAYMARKET / LONDON W.C. In white chalk handwritten numbers 4478/-/431. Gilt and frame chipped. Print in brown mount.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.
Makers and roles
Johann Sebastian Müller (Nuremburg c.1715 - 1792), engraver (printmaker) H. Parker, dealer