The Surrender of Calais
- Object:
Print
- Artist/Maker:
H. Robinson (artist)
Henry Courtney Selous, born 1803 - died 1890 (after, artist) - Materials and Techniques:
Print in mixed method
- Museum number:
E.5415-1960
- Gallery location:
Prints & Drawings Study Room, level E, case J, shelf 3, box A
Physical description
Print in mixed method depicting Queen Philippa pleading for the Burgesses. Lettered with title and 'From the Original Picture for which the Art Union of London gave a premium of £500. Painted by H. C. Selous Engraved by H. Robinson'.
Artist/maker
H. Robinson (artist)
Henry Courtney Selous, born 1803 - died 1890 (after, artist)
Materials and Techniques
Print in mixed method
Marks and inscriptions
'From the Original Picture for which the Art Union of London gave a premium of £500. Painted by H. C. Selous Engraved by H. Robinson'
Dimensions
Length: 58.42 cm, Height: 67.63 cm
Descriptive line
Print by H. Robinson after H. C. Selous
Bibliographic References (Citation, Note/Abstract, NAL no)
Victoria and Albert Museum Department of Prints and Drawings and Department of Paintings Accessions 1960 and 1961 London: HMSO, 1964
The full text of the entry is as follows:
"ROBINSON, H. (worked first half of 19th century)
The Surrender of Calais. Queen Philippa Pleading for the Burgesses. After the oil painting by H. C. Selous.
Lettered with title and From the Original Picture for which the Art Union of London gave a premium of £500. Painted by H. C. Selous Engraved by H. Robinson.
Mixed method. E.5415-1960
Given by Mr. Edgar Hubert"
Techniques
Print-making
Categories
Prints
Collection code
PDP
