Death of Richard II [graphic]

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Title: Death of Richard II [graphic]
Alternative Title: Death of Richard the Second
Creator: Smith, Anker, 1759-1819, printmaker
Contributor: Wheatley, Francis, 1747-1801, artist.
Bowyer, Robert, 1758-1834, publisher.
Published / Created: Jany. 1795.
Publication Place: London
Publisher: Published as the act directs by Robt. Bowyer, at the Historic Gallery, Pall Mall
Abstract: "Illustration to Bowyer's edition of Hume's 'History of England' (1805-6); Richard II in the centre, lightly clad but with fur cape, wielding two-handed axe, surrounded by men in full armour wielding axe or sword, two armoured corpses at his feet."--British Museum online catalogue
Description: Title from text below image.
Sheet trimmed within plate mark.
Plate [58] in a volume bound to 50 cm.
Provenance: Gift of Francis B. Trowbridge to the Yale University Library, 1904. Transferred to Lewis Walpole Library, September 1965.
Extent: 1 print : sheet 48 x 33 cm
Language: English

Repository: Lewis Walpole Library
Call Number: Folio 724 812 B68
Collection Title: Plate [58] Plate in: Series of one hundred and ninety-six engravings, (in the line manner) by the first artists in the country, illustrative of the history of England.
Collection / Other Creator: Bowyer, Robert, 1758-1834
Collection Date: London : Printed for the proprietor, R. Bowyer, 80, Pall Mall; by T. Bensley, Bolt Court, Fleet Street, 1812.

Genre: Historical reenactments
Engravings England London 1795
Material: engraving ; and wove paper.
Resource Type: still image
Subject (Name): Richard II, King of England, 1367-1400,
Subject (Topic): Arms & armament
Subjects: Richard II, King of England, 1367-1400
Arms & armament
England > London > 1795

Access: Public
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