Edward VI of England - Original 18th Century Engraving by George Vertue
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Original 18th century burin engraving with the portrait of Edward VI (1537-1553), the only son of Henry VIII and king at the age of nine. The effigy is set in an architectural rocaille frame crowned by the royal crown. Signed G. Vertue sculp.
Original 18th century burin engraving with the portrait of Edward VI (1537-1553), the only son of Henry VIII and king at the age of nine. The effigy is set in an architectural rocaille frame crowned by the royal crown. Signed G. Vertue sculp.
George Vertue (London, 1684-1756) was the most prolific portrait engraver of his time and the antiquary whose manuscript notes served Horace Walpole for his Anecdotes of Painting in England. The caption From an Original in Kensington Palace refers to the canvas in the royal collection that served as the model.
Medium: Copper engraving (burin).
Engraver: George Vertue (London, 1684-1756).
Date: 18th century.
Source: According to the lettering at the foot, after an original kept in Kensington Palace.
Dimensions: Image 10.8 x 6.9 in (27.5 x 17.5 cm).
Condition: Paper trimmed, without margins and with no visible plate mark. It has creases and folds, and a diagonal fold and tear in the upper left corner that crosses the crown, all of it noticeable in the photograph. The image reads complete and without losses.
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Original 18th century burin engraving with the portrait of Edward VI (1537-1553), the only son of Henry VIII and king at the age of nine. The effigy is set in an architectural rocaille frame crowned by the royal crown. Signed G. Vertue sculp.