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Premium Framed Print : Queen Margaret placing a paper crown on the head of the Duke of York, c1450-c1460 (18th century(?)). Artist: Brown
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Queen Margaret placing a paper crown on the head of the Duke of York, c1450-c1460 (18th century(?)). Artist: Brown
Queen Margaret placing a paper crown on the head of the Duke of York, c1450-c1460 (18th century(?)). Margaret of Anjou (1430-1482), Queen Consort of Henry VI of England with Richard Plantagenet, Duke of York (1411-1460). Their rivalry was a major catalyst for the Wars of the Roses. Richard governed England as Lord Protector during Henrys mental illness in 1453-1454 and held ambitions to take the throne for himself. After a lengthy power struggle, Richard was killed by Lancastian forces at the Battle of Wakefield in 1460. His head was displayed on a pike above Micklegate Bar in York, wearing a paper crown. His son took the throne as King Edward IV the following year after the Yorkists decisively defeated the Lancastrians at the Battle of Towton
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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 17.5cm (9.6" x 6.9")
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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EDITORS COMMENTS
In this print, we witness a pivotal moment in English history. The artist Brown skillfully captures the intense rivalry between Queen Margaret of Anjou and Richard Plantagenet, Duke of York during the tumultuous period of the Wars of the Roses. Queen Margaret, portrayed with regal grace and determination, places a paper crown upon the head of her adversary, symbolizing her triumph over him. The Duke of York's expression reveals his humiliation as he is forced to bear this symbolic defeat. The image transports us back to 15th century England, where power struggles and ambitions for the throne were at their peak. Richard governed as Lord Protector during Henry VI's mental illness but harbored aspirations to claim the crown himself. However, after a fierce battle at Wakefield in 1460, he met his tragic end at the hands of Lancastrian forces. Richard's decapitated head was displayed on Micklegate Bar in York with a paper crown adorning it - an ultimate act of humiliation by his enemies. Yet from this dark chapter emerged King Edward IV, Richard's son who would go on to rule England after decisively defeating the Lancastrians at Towton. This print serves as a poignant reminder of how ambition and rivalry can shape destinies and alter nations forever. It encapsulates not only historical events but also themes such as power struggle, defeat, monarchy, and even gender dynamics within medieval society. Through its monochrome beauty and intricate details captured by Brown’s engraving technique; it invites viewers into an era filled with intrigue and turmoil that defined an entire epoch in British history – The Wars of Roses.
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