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Charles the First, King of Great Britain

Print
01/02/1817 (published)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Three half-length portraits of Charles I. One portrait to front, between a three-quarter face on the left and a profile on the right. The sitter is wearing a lace collar. On India paper.


Object details

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Object type
TitleCharles the First, King of Great Britain (assigned by artist)
Materials and techniques
Engraving on paper
Brief description
Portraits of King Charles I in three positions. Engraving by William Sharp after Anthony Van Dyck, 1817.
Physical description
Three half-length portraits of Charles I. One portrait to front, between a three-quarter face on the left and a profile on the right. The sitter is wearing a lace collar. On India paper.
Dimensions
  • Height: 47.1cm
  • Width: 36.8cm
Dimensions taken from Marshall, Julian. A Catalogue of Engraved National Portraits in the National Art Library. London: HMSO, 1895.
Style
Marks and inscriptions
'Antonius van dyck Eques pinxit W. Sharp, Member of the Imperial & Royal Academy of Vienna, sculpsit. Charles the First, King of Great Britain, &c. &c. &c. London: Pubd. 1st Feb 1815 for the Select Work of Celebrated Portraits and Illustrious Characters, after Pictures of the Great Masters of the Various Schools of Painting: under the direction of Wm. Buchanan Esqr. By Mr. Dixon Junr. at the Historic Gallery, 87, & also at 60, Pall Mall.' (Lettered)
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
26648

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Record createdJune 30, 2009
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