James Douglas, Earl of Morton - Original 1785 Engraving by J. Goldar
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Original 1785 engraving with the portrait of James Douglas, fourth Earl of Morton (about 1516-1581), Regent of Scotland during the minority of James VI and a central figure in the fall of Mary, Queen of Scots. Deposed by his rivals, he was accused of the murder of Lord Darnley and executed in 1581.
Original 1785 engraving with the portrait of James Douglas, fourth Earl of Morton (about 1516-1581), Regent of Scotland during the minority of James VI and a central figure in the fall of Mary, Queen of Scots. Deposed by his rivals, he was accused of the murder of Lord Darnley and executed in 1581.
At the foot are In the Possession of the Rt. Honble. the Earl of Morton and the signature Goldar sculp. The heading London, Engrav'd for Harrison's Edition of Rapin places the print in the series of historical portraits engraved with the burin by John Goldar (Oxford, 1729 - London, 1795) for the London edition of Paul de Rapin-Thoyras's History of England.
Medium: Copper engraving.
Engraver: John Goldar (Oxford, 1729 - London, 1795).
Date: 1785 (the imprint dated 7 May 1785).
Source: Harrison's edition of Paul de Rapin-Thoyras's History of England, London.
Dimensions: Plate mark 11.4 x 7.9 in (29 x 20 cm).
Condition: Good condition, with light foxing in the left margin and the toning of the period.
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Original 1785 engraving with the portrait of James Douglas, fourth Earl of Morton (about 1516-1581), Regent of Scotland during the minority of James VI and a central figure in the fall of Mary, Queen of Scots. Deposed by his rivals, he was accused of the murder of Lord Darnley and executed in 1581.