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In the central foreground of this engraving, Mary in wealthy robes kneels down beside Douglas, whose back is propped up against a religious figure. His faithful dog lies by Douglas' side. Soldiers, religious figures, and horses surround the central figures. Framed in a 2 1/2 inch gilt frame.
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Picture, History
Unidentified Paper
Stipple Engraved
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Death
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Printed beneath engraving: ""Painted by C. Landseer, A.R.A. London, Published March 28th 1844, By Mary Parkes, at the Bowyer Gallery, 22 Golden Square, And at Paris. Chez A. Hauser, Fournisseur de la Bibliotheque Du Roi, Boulevart des Italiens, No. 11, et Place de la Bourse, No. 11. Engraved by John George Murray/ (Proof)""
Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),
Battle of Langsyde
Landseer, C. (Painter)
Parkes, Mary (Publisher)
Murray, John George (Engraver)
London, England
33.75 x 40.5 (HxW) (inches)
Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker
1998.293
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