Item 132: Engraving by John Goldar of King Edward IV (From an Ancient Painting now at Kensington Palace) (removed to Print Box #5) , 1785 February 19
Item — Box: 21, Folder: 132
Dates
- Created: 1785 February 19
Creator
- Goldar, John, 1729-1795 (Person)
Access:
All series and subseries within this collection are open for research, with the exception of a few files within the Academia series that are restricted. The Academia series contains financial and sensitive institutional records from Wilkes College, and financial report records from Princeton University that will remain restricted for 80 years upon creation.
Extent
1 items
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Type of Material:
Engraving
Condition Note:
Good.
Measurements:
9 ⅝ in. x 13 ¼ in.
Title:
King Edward IV
Description:
This is an engraving of King Edward IV by John Goldar, after an original ancient painting hanging, at the time of the print, at Kensington Palace.
King Edward IV was born on April 28, 1442 and served as the King of England from March 4 1461 to October 3, 1470 and again from April 11, 1471 until he died on April 9, 1483. During the Wars of the Roses he stood as a central figure, as the series of civil wars were fought between the Yorkist and Lancastrian factions from 1455 to 1487. After Henry VI’s death, the wars ceased, leaving Edward IV to reign in peace for the next twelve years. His throne was succeeded by his son Edward V, but his brother shortly seized the throne after.
John Goldar was an English engraver and printmaker. Born in Oxford, in 1729, Goldar’s pieces often focused on comedic and humorous scenes, such as The Unlucky Attempt. However, he also did a number of portrait pieces, such as the manuscript within our collection, or King Edward III.
Creator
- Goldar, John, 1729-1795 (Person)
Repository Details
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