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The Defence of Basing House by the Cavaliers against the Roundheads

Drawing
1881 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Sepia drawing, an original study for the fresco of 'The Defence of Basing House by the Cavaliers against the Roundheads', executed by the water-glass method in 1862 for the Peers' Corridor in the House of Lords.

Object details

Category
Object type
TitleThe Defence of Basing House by the Cavaliers against the Roundheads (assigned by artist)
Materials and techniques
Sepia drawing
Brief description
Sepia drawing by Charles West Cope, an original study for the fresco of 'The Defence of Basing House by the Cavaliers against the Roundheads', executed by the water-glass method in 1862 for the Peers' Corridor in the House of Lords. Great Britain, 1881.
Physical description
Sepia drawing, an original study for the fresco of 'The Defence of Basing House by the Cavaliers against the Roundheads', executed by the water-glass method in 1862 for the Peers' Corridor in the House of Lords.
Dimensions
  • Height: 27.75in
  • Width: 19.875in
Dimensions taken from departmental notes
Credit line
Given by W. H. Hammond
Production
This drawing appears as a photo-engraving in 'Nine Scenes from English History' by C. W. Cope
Subject depicted
Bibliographic reference
Victoria and Albert Museum, Department of Engraving, Illustration and Design, Accessions 1913, London: Printed for His Majesty's Stationery Office, 1914
Collection
Accession number
E.82-1913

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Record createdJune 30, 2009
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