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print
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book-illustration
Object Type
print
book-illustration
Museum number
1868,0808.1526
Description
Edward IV, seated upon his throne, crowned and dressed in his robes of state, receiving Earl Rivers and Caxton, who kneel before him, Rivers presenting the king with a book, Richard, Duke of Gloucester with other courtiers standing by the throne, surrounded by a foliate border, text in a cartouche decorated with a gothic border, illustration to Park's edition of Walpole's "Royal and Noble Authors" (1807) Engraving
Producer name
Print made by:
Andrew Birrell
Published by:
J Scott
School/style
British
Production date
1807
Materials
paper
Technique
engraving
Dimensions
Height:
244 millimetres
Width:
158 millimetres
$Inscriptions
Bibliographic references
O'Donoghue 1908-25 / Catalogue of Engraved British Portraits preserved in the Department of Prints and Drawings in the British Museum
(8)
Location
Not on display
Associated names
Representation of:
Edward IV, King of England
Representation of:
William Caxton
Representation of:
Anthony Woodville, 2nd Earl Rivers
Representation of:
Richard III, King of England
Illustration to:
Horace Walpole, 4th Earl of Orford
Associated titles
Associated Title:
Royal and Noble Authors
Acquisition name
Purchased from:
William Benoni White
Acquisition date
1868
Department
Prints and Drawings
Registration number
1868,0808.1526