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H Beard Print Collection

Print
1750 (printed)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Portrait of Henry VIII. Printed in London by J. & P. Knapton.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleH Beard Print Collection (named collection)
Materials and techniques
etching
Brief description
Portrait of Henry VIII. Printed in London by J. & P. Knapton in 1750, Harry Beard Collection.
Physical description
Etched oval shaped portrait of Henry VIII.
Dimensions
  • Print size height: 51.9cm
  • Print size width: 35.2cm
Marks and inscriptions
'Henry VIII King of England France & Ireland, defender of ye faith began his reign at 18 years of age, lived 55 years, reigned 37 years 9 months, died in 1546' (Written in portrait's oval surround.)
Subject depicted
Summary
Portrait of Henry VIII. Printed in London by J. & P. Knapton.
Other number
F.87-33 - H Beard collection numbering
Collection
Accession number
S.1865-2009

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Record createdFebruary 6, 2009
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