Historical Antique Portrait Print THOMAS HOWARD, EARL OF SUFFOLK

Verlag: Lodges Portraits

Beschreibung

Exquisite 1840s Steel Engraving - Engraved by: H. ROBINSON FROM THE ORIGINAL OF ZUCCHERO, IN THE COLLECTION OF THE RIGHT HONORABLE THE EARL OF CARLISLE Published by JOHN TALLIS & COMPANY, LONDON & NEW YORK Approximate Portrait Image Area Size: 4 X 5 inches Approximate Size With Decorated Border and vignettes: 6 X 7 1/2 inches Approximate Overall Size with margins: 7 X 10 1/2 inches Enlarged view of the top vignette. A beautiful elaborate fleur de lis scrollwork decorative border surrounds the image, with a tiny vignette at the top of the portrait image. The vignette may represent the family coat of arms or crest.The celtic like ornamental perimeter scrollwork surrounding the portrait is a beautiful work of art, typical of a John Tallis type production. A great historical portrait print for a genealogy buff looking for family heritage or royalty type prints. Thomas Howard, 1st earl of SUFFOLK (1561-1626), English nobleman; son of the 4th duke of Norfolk. He was attainted at the time of his father's execution (1572), but his rights were restored in 1584. He volunteered for naval duty against the Spanish Armada (1588), was knighted at sea, and rose quickly to high rank. Howard led the squadron that attacked the Spanish treasure fleet off the Azores in 1591 and shared command of the expedition against C?diz in 1596. He was created Baron Howard de Walden in 1597. Upon the accession (1603) of James I, he was created earl of Suffolk and later held a number of official posts. In 1614 he became lord high treasurer. His daughter, Frances Howard, and her husband, Robert Carr, earl of Somerset, were tried and convicted (1616) of the murder of Sir Thomas Overbury. Suffolk himself was accused (1618) of embezzlement and fraud as treasurer. He was tried (1619), convicted, and heavily fined. Although both he and his wife, who was thought to have influenced him, were soon released, he did not regain prominence. Depicted here in an outstanding english portrait depicting a costume dress of either tudor elizabethan or renaissance era. Also wearing a decorated medallion of a horse rider. CONDITION: Suitable age toning. Very Good Condition. Portrait Image area is clean, clear and sharp with beautiful detail and in Excellent Condition. Blank on Reverse side and printed heavier paper. This beautiful print would look great matted and framed. An art supply store can provide you with a selection of frames for old art treasures. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 11508

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Titel: Historical Antique Portrait Print THOMAS ...

Verlag: Lodges Portraits

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Zustand: very good