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Premium Framed Print : Harold II, last Anglo-Saxon king of England, c1064, (19th century). Artist: James William Edmund Doyle
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Harold II, last Anglo-Saxon king of England, c1064, (19th century). Artist: James William Edmund Doyle
Harold II, last Anglo-Saxon king of England, c1064, (19th century). Harold c1020-1066) swearing an oath on sacred relics before William of Normandy to support his claim to the English throne on death of Edward the Confessor. Harolds failure to honour this supposed oath gave William excuse to invade and conquer England in 1066 and establish a feudal system
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11th Century Anglo Saxon Doyle Duke Duke Of Normandy Eleventh Century Harold Godwineson Harold Godwinson Harold Ii James Doyle James William Edmund James William Edmund Doyle King Harold Ii King Of England King William I Norman Norman Conquest Oath Priest Relic Swearing William I William Of Normandy William The Conqueror Ann Ronan Pictures Wood Engraving
17"x15" (43x38cm) Premium Frame
FSC real wood frame with double mounted 10x8 print. Double mounted with white conservation mountboard. Frame moulding comprises stained composite natural wood veneers (Finger Jointed Pine) 39mm wide by 21mm thick. Archival quality Fujifilm CA photo paper mounted onto 1mm card. Overall outside dimensions are 17x15 inches (431x381mm). Rear features Framing tape to cover staples, 50mm Hanger plate, cork bumpers. Glazed with durable thick 2mm Acrylic to provide a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish. Acrylic Glass is far safer, more flexible and much lighter than typical mineral glass. Moreover, its higher translucency makes it a perfect carrier for photo prints. Acrylic allows a little more light to penetrate the surface than conventional glass and absorbs UV rays so that the image and the picture quality doesn't suffer under direct sunlight even after many years. Easily cleaned with a damp cloth. Please note that, to prevent the paper falling through the mount window and to prevent cropping of the original artwork, the visible print may be slightly smaller to allow the paper to be securely attached to the mount without any white edging showing and to match the aspect ratio of the original artwork.
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 19.3cm (9.6" x 7.6")
Estimated Product Size is 43.1cm x 38.1cm (17" x 15")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This 19th-century print captures a pivotal moment in English history, showcasing the last Anglo-Saxon king of England, Harold II. Painted by the talented artist James William Edmund Doyle, this piece depicts Harold swearing an oath on sacred relics before William of Normandy to support his claim to the English throne upon the death of Edward the Confessor. The significance of this scene lies in Harold's failure to honor his supposed oath, which ultimately provided William with a pretext to invade and conquer England in 1066. This conquest led to the establishment of a feudal system under Norman rule. Intricately detailed and richly colored, this wood engraving transports us back to the 11th century. The image showcases not only historical figures such as royalty and priests but also highlights religious elements like sacred relics and Christianity. Through this artwork, we witness King Harold II standing resolute as he swears allegiance while surrounded by influential men from both sides. The tension between duty and ambition is palpable within his gaze. James William Edmund Doyle masterfully captures this crucial moment that forever altered British history. As we admire this print today, it serves as a reminder of how decisions made centuries ago can shape nations for generations to come.
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