The Execution of James Graham, 1st Marquis of Montrose (1612-1650) and General Monck declaring for a free Parliament (after Edward Matthew Ward)
Goupil & Cie
Category
Art / Prints
Date
Unknown
Materials
Hand photogravure on heavy wove paper in a frame of lacquered crenellated pine moulding, painted brown/black.
Measurements
54.0 cm (H); 107.5 cm (W); 20 mm (D)
Order this imageCollection
Llanerchaeron, Ceredigion
NT 460872.5
Summary
Prints, two, The Execution of James Graham, 1st Marquis of Montrose (1612-1650) and General George Monck, 1st Duke of Albemarle KG (1608-1670) declaring for a free Parliament (after Edward Matthew Ward). One of 6 black and white prints depicting moments in British history - 'The Execution of Montrose' and 'Monk Declaring for a Free Parliament'. 2 pictues in one black reeded frame with gilt mounts. Inscribed: 'E.M.Ward R.A. photo-engraved by Goupil Co.'
Provenance
An item from the Llanerchaeron collection, left to the National Trust in the will of John Powell Ponsonby Lewes in 1989
Marks and inscriptions
'E.M.Ward R.A. photo-engraved by Goupil Co.'
Makers and roles
Goupil & Cie, engraver (printmaker)