King Charles II. Receiving the First Pine Apple Cultivated in England
Print
01/05/1823 (published)
01/05/1823 (published)
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Whole-length portrait. The king is standing on the right and looking to front; the gardener is kneeling and presenting him with a pineapple. The the background is a fine garden and a house. Two dogs stand at the king's feet.
Object details
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| Title | King Charles II. Receiving the First Pine Apple Cultivated in England (assigned by artist) |
| Materials and techniques | Engraving on paper |
| Brief description | Portrait of King Charles II receiving a pineapple from his gardener. Engraving by Robert Graves after S. Harding, 1823. |
| Physical description | Whole-length portrait. The king is standing on the right and looking to front; the gardener is kneeling and presenting him with a pineapple. The the background is a fine garden and a house. Two dogs stand at the king's feet. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'S. Harding Delin. From the Original Picture at Strawberry Hill Rob. Grave Sculp. To the Most Noble Richard Plantagenet Marquis of Chandos, This plate of king Charles II. Receiving the First Pine Apple Cultivated in England From the Rose Gardener, At Dawney Court, Buckinghamshire, The Seat of the Duchess of Cleaveland, Is Respectfully Inscribed By His Lordships Most Obedient Humble Servant / Robert Grave. Printed by McQueen & Co. London, Published May 1 1823, by I.A. Molteno, 20, Pall Mall, and R. Grave, 40, Frederick Place, Hampstead Road.' (Lettered) |
| Production | The original picture was painted by an unknown artist. Attribution note: India proff with open letters |
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| Accession number | 22013 |
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| Record created | June 30, 2009 |
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