Engraving depicting the presentation of the Magna Carta to the people. Scene depicts a Renaissance Cathedral where in 1215 King John was forced to sign a bill of rights for the people. Mounted in a 3 in. gilt frame.
prints (visual works)
engraving (printing process)
paper (fiber product)
commemoratives
Unidentified Paper
Stipple Engraved
Commemorative
PICTURE, HISTORICAL
Printed beneath print: ""Painted by A.W. Devis Published 1st July 1833 by Robt. Bowyer & M. Parkes, 22 Golden Square, London. & M.M. Rittner et Goupel, Boulevard Montmatre, Paris Depose Engraved by J.G. Murray."" ""To his Majesty King William the Fourth, this Engraving Commemorative of Magna Carta, ie., with his gracious permission. most respectfully dedicated, by his truly obliged subject and servant, Robert Bowyer""
Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),
Devis, A. W. (Painter)
Bowyer, Robert (Publisher)
Parkes, Mary (Publisher)
Murray, John George (Engraver)
London, England
34.5 x 45.75 (HxW) (inches)
Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker
1998.1335
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