Plate [53] 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'; the burghers of Calais kneeling at left, offering themselves for sacrifice to Edward III who turns from them at right with the keys to the town at his feet, while his Queen kneels at left, begging for mercy on their behalf (and ultimately prevailing)."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:
Title from text below image., Sheet trimmed within plate mark on three sides., and Plate [53] in a volume bound to 50 cm.
Publisher:
Published by R. Bowyer, Historic Gallery, Pall Mall
Subject (Name):
Edward III, King of England, 1312-1377, and Philippa, Queen, consort of Edward III, King of England, -1369,
Plate [175] 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'; Percy Kirke standing in a yard, gesturning towards building at left defiantly as two women kneeling at right plead with him, a prisoner being taken away behind at right."--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:
Treachery of Colonel Kirke, 1685
Description:
Title from text below image., Sheet trimmed within plate mark on right and left sides., and Plate [175] in a volume bound to 50 cm.
Publisher:
Published by R. Bowyer, Historic Gallery, Pall Mall
Plate [18] 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'; Edward on horseback arriving at Corfe Castle, offered a cup of mead by Queen Elfrida standing at right, as one of her party prepares to stab the King at left."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:
Title from text below image., Sheet trimmed within plate mark on three sides., and Plate [18] in a volume bound to 50 cm.
Publisher:
Pub. by R. Bowyer, Historic Gallery, Pall Mall
Subject (Name):
Edward, King of England, 962?-978, and Aelfthryth, queen consort of Edgar, 945?-1000,
Plate [92] 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'; Catherine of Aragon on her knees before the King seated at right, watched by council and clerics seated behind."--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:
Trial of the marriage of Henry the Eighth
Description:
Title from text below image., Sheet trimmed within plate mark on three sides., and Plate [92] in a volume bound to 50 cm.
Publisher:
Published by R. Bowyer, Historic Gallery
Subject (Name):
Henry VIII, King of England, 1491-1547, and Catherine, of Aragon, Queen, consort of Henry VIII, King of England, 1485-1536,
Plate [54] Plate in: Series of one hundred and ninety-six engravings, (in the line manner) by the
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Naval engagement; 2 vessels foreground centre close-hauled for boarding, galley approaching men overboard; framed, with emblematic device above and portrait medallion below."--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:
Victory over the Spanish fleet, Aug. 29, 1350
Description:
Title from text within image., Sheet trimmed within plate mark on three sides., and Plate [54] in a volume bound to 50 cm.
Publisher:
Published by R. Bowyer, Historic Gallery, Pall Mall
Subject (Topic):
Hundred Years' War, 1339-1453, Naval operations, British, Naval warfare, and Warships
Plate [10] Plate in: Series of one hundred and ninety-six engravings, (in the line manner) by the
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"The Briton Vortigern stepping forward on the right, amorously taking the hand of Rowena, the daughter of the Saxon leader Hengist, while the girl looks down modestly to left; in a palace with men sitting at table behind to left and standing under arches beyond; headpiece illustration to Bowyer's edition of Hume's 'History of England', chapter XVII; with a plaque below."--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:
Vortigern and Rowena
Description:
Title from text below image., Sheet trimmed within plate mark on three sides., and Plate [10] 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
Plate [166] Plate in: Series of one hundred and ninety-six engravings, (in the line manner) by the
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Naval engagement; the battle of Sole bay; in frame surmounted by trophies and plaque with allegorical figure carving inscription."--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:
XXVIII May MDCLXXII
Description:
Title from catalogue., Sheet trimmed within plate mark on three sides., and Plate [166] in a volume bound to 50 cm.
Publisher:
Published by R. Bowyer, Historic Gallery, Pall Mall
King Henry VIII leads Anne Boleyn towards the throne. A melancholy Cardinal Wolsey leans his head in his hand as he glances sideways toward the couple. In the background Katherine of Aragon sitting in another throne, turns away from the couple to converse with Anne's former lover, Lord Percy. A young page carries the train of Anne's dress as she enters the palace
Alternative Title:
Here struts old pious Harry, once the great reformer of the English church and state ...
Description:
Title from Paulson: King Henry the Eighth and Anne Bullen., Added title from the first two lines from first of the seven couplets in three columns below image., Printmaker, publisher, state, and date from Paulson., Imperfect impresson; sheet trimmed within plate mark with loss of text and image along right side., and The subject alludes to the perceived threat to the political supremacy of Robert Walpole (here represented by Wolsey) at the accession of George II. The composition echoes the traditional iconography of the popular story of Fair Rosamond and Henry II. See O'Connell, S. The popular print in England, 1999, p. 20.
Publisher:
Wm. Hogarth
Subject (Geographic):
Great Britain
Subject (Name):
Henry VIII, King of England, 1491-1547., Anne Boleyn, Queen, consort of Henry VIII, King of England, 1507-1536., Walpole, Robert, Earl of Orford, 1676-1745., and Wolsey, Thomas, 1475?-1530.
Subject (Topic):
Politics and government, Cardinals, Castles & palaces, Ceremonial rooms, Children, Couples, Kings, Nobility, Queens, Reception rooms, and Thrones
King Henry VIII leads Anne Boleyn towards the throne. A melancholy Cardinal Wolsey leans his head in his hand as he glances sideways toward the couple. In the background Katherine of Aragon sitting in another throne, turns away from the couple to converse with Anne's former lover, Lord Percy. A young page carries the train of Anne's dress as she enters the palace
Alternative Title:
Here struts old pious Harry, once the great reformer of the English church and state ...
Description:
Title from Paulson: King Henry the Eighth and Anne Bullen., Added title from the first two lines from first of the seven couplets in three columns below image., Printmaker, publisher, state, and date from Paulson., Imperfect impresson; sheet trimmed within plate mark with loss of text and image along right side., The subject alludes to the perceived threat to the political supremacy of Robert Walpole (here represented by Wolsey) at the accession of George II. The composition echoes the traditional iconography of the popular story of Fair Rosamond and Henry II. See O'Connell, S. The popular print in England, 1999, p. 20., Ms. note in Steevens's hand below print: See Nichols's book, 3d edit p. 167., and On page 50 in volume 1. Sheet trimmed to: 49.3 x 37.3 cm.
Publisher:
Wm. Hogarth
Subject (Geographic):
Great Britain
Subject (Name):
Henry VIII, King of England, 1491-1547., Anne Boleyn, Queen, consort of Henry VIII, King of England, 1507-1536., Walpole, Robert, Earl of Orford, 1676-1745., and Wolsey, Thomas, 1475?-1530.
Subject (Topic):
Politics and government, Cardinals, Castles & palaces, Ceremonial rooms, Children, Couples, Kings, Nobility, Queens, Reception rooms, and Thrones
