King Henry III

39 x 24 cm (15.25 x 9.5 inches)
This antique engraving was created in 1777 in London, England for William Augustus Russel's impressive work about the history of England. His work included famous scenes, portraits of royalty and ships.
It was made by copper plate engraving, has hand painted water colouring and well defined plate marks, is beautifully detailed and is on handmade, chain-linked paper. The engraving is on one side, the other side is blank. The paper has a lovely aged, creamy white patina. The border around the print is a little larger than shown. It is in good condition considering it is over 240 years old.
Henry III (1207-1272) was King of England, Lord of Ireland, and Duke of Aquitaine from 1216 until his death. He was son of King John. Henry ruled England personally, rather than governing through ministers. He travelled less than previous monarchs. He invested heavily in a his favourite palaces and castles, such as Windsor Castle, the Tower of London and Westminster Abbey.