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Photographic Print : Death of Harry Hotspur (Sir Henry Percy), Shrewsbury, Shropshire, 1403 (1864). Artist
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Death of Harry Hotspur (Sir Henry Percy), Shrewsbury, Shropshire, 1403 (1864). Artist
Death of Harry Hotspur (Sir Henry Percy), Shrewsbury, Shropshire, 1403 (1864). Together with his uncle, Thomas Percy, Hotspur (1364-1403) led the most serious of a series of uprisings during the reign of Henry IV (c1366-1413). When the rebels met the Kings army at Shrewsbury, Henry emerged victorious, and Hotspur was killed. After rumours persisted that he was not in fact dead, Henry had his body disinterred, quartered and sent to the four corners of the realm
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10"x8" (25x20cm) Photo Print
Experience the rich history of England's past with our Media Storehouse range of Photographic Prints. This captivating image, titled "The Death of Harry Hotspur (Sir Henry Percy), Shrewsbury, Shropshire, 1403 (1864)," showcases a pivotal moment in English history as Sir Henry Percy, also known as Hotspur, meets his demise at the hands of his uncle, Thomas Percy. This stunning 19th century artwork by an unidentified artist transports you back in time, allowing you to witness the raw emotion and drama of the Battle of Shrewsbury. Add this historic print to your collection and bring a piece of the past into your home or office.
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Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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Death of Harry Hotspur (Sir Henry Percy), Shrewsbury, Shropshire, 1403 (1864) - A Glimpse into Medieval Rebellion
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. This print takes us back to the tumultuous era of the Middle Ages, specifically to the Battle of Shrewsbury in 1403. The artist, James William Edmund Doyle, skillfully captures the intensity and tragedy surrounding the death of Sir Henry Percy, also known as Harry Hotspur. Together with his uncle Thomas Percy, Hotspur led a series of uprisings against King Henry IV's reign. However, their rebellion met its demise at Shrewsbury when they faced off against the King's army. In this pivotal moment frozen in time by Doyle's lithograph technique from the 19th century, we witness an epic clash between two forces. Amidst a chaotic battlefield strewn with fallen soldiers and billowing flags representing rival factions - Lancaster and Bolingbroke - our attention is drawn to Hotspur himself. Clad in medieval armor and holding a shield bearing his family crest, he stands valiantly but fatally wounded. His last moments are captured here as he falls to his ultimate demise. The historical significance lies not only in this specific event but also in its aftermath. Rumors persisted that Hotspur had somehow escaped death; therefore King Henry IV ordered his body disinterred and quartered before being sent across England as a grim warning. Through this remarkable artwork from Heritage Images' Historica Graphica Collection, we are transported back to a crucial chapter in British history where honor clashed with power on blood-soaked fields like Shrewsbury.
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