Acrylic Blox : George Monck, Duke of Albemarle
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George Monck, Duke of Albemarle
George Monck, Duke of Albemarle (1608 - 1670), Captaine Generall of all his Majesties Land forces, military commander and statesman. Date: 1661
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1661 Albemarle Majesties Monck
6"x4" (15x10cm) Acrylic Blox
Your photographic print is held in place by magnets and a micro thin sheet of metal covering the back of a 20mm piece of clear acrylic. Your print is held in place with magnets so can easily be replaced if needed.
Streamlined, one sided modern and attractive table top print
Estimated Product Size is 10.2cm x 15.2cm (4" x 6")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This striking portrait captures George Monck, Duke of Albemarle (1608-1670), a prominent military commander and statesman of the English Restoration period. Monck's impressive military career began in the early 1630s, serving in the English Civil War under the Royalist cause. He rose to prominence after the Battle of Worcester in 1651, where he successfully led the Royalist forces to defeat against the Cromwellian army. Following the Restoration of the monarchy in 1660, Monck was appointed as Captain-General of all His Majesty's Land Forces, making him the highest-ranking military officer in the kingdom. In this role, he played a crucial part in quelling the remaining rebellions against the new regime and ensuring the stability of the restored government. Monck's political acumen was also evident during his tenure as a statesman. He was a member of the English Cabal, a group of influential advisors to King Charles II, and played a significant role in shaping the political landscape of the Restoration period. Monck's reputation as a capable military leader and astute politician endured, and he remains an important figure in English history. The portrait, dated to 1661, depicts Monck in full regalia, wearing the uniform of a field marshal, complete with a plumed hat and sash. The artist has skillfully captured the duke's regal bearing and the intensity of his gaze, conveying a sense of power and authority. The intricately detailed background, featuring a landscape with a castle and a body of water, further emphasizes Monck's status and importance.
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