Noble, George, active 18th century-19th century, printmaker
Published / Created:
31 March 1806.
Call Number:
Folio 724 812 B68
Collection Title:
Plate [19] Plate in: Series of one hundred and ninety-six engravings, (in the line manner) by the
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Illustration to Bowyer's edition of Hume's 'History of England'; King Canute standing on a shore, pointing to a throne submerged by waves at left and angrily thrusting arm towards group of four men at right, one of whom kneels in remorse."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:
Title from text below image., Sheet trimmed within plate mark., and Plate [19] in a volume bound to 50 cm.
Noble, George, active 18th century-19th century, printmaker
Published / Created:
Decr. 1, 1797.
Call Number:
Folio 724 812 B68
Collection Title:
Plate [26] Plate in: Series of one hundred and ninety-six engravings, (in the line manner) by the
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Illustration to Bowyer's edition of Hume's 'History of England' (1805-6); William the Conqueror, standing at left with soldiers waving banners behind him, is presented the crown by Edgar Atheling, kneeling in the centre of the crowd; a prelate, probably Strigand, the Archbishop of Canterbury, stands at right with arms open; a gothic building in background at right; after Benjamin West (Staley 50)."--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:
William the First receiving the crown of England
Description:
Title from text below image., Sheet trimmed within plate mark on three sides., and Plate [26] in a volume bound to 50 cm.
Publisher:
Published by R. Bowyer, Historic Gallery, Pall Mall
