Photographic Print : Assination of Duke of Buckingham, Portsmouth 23 August 1628
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Assination of Duke of Buckingham, Portsmouth 23 August 1628
Assination of Duke of Buckingham, Portsmouth 23 August 1628 - 18th century engraving
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Media ID 19886080
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10"x8" Photo Print
Step back in time with our exquisite Media Storehouse Photographic Print of the Assassination of Duke of Buckingham, Portsmouth 23 August 1628. This 18th century engraving, rights managed from Mary Evans Prints Online, captures the dramatic moment of the infamous assassination of George Villiers, 2nd Duke of Buckingham. With intricate details and masterful shading, this print is a must-have for history buffs and art enthusiasts alike. Relive a pivotal moment in history as you display this stunning work of art in your home or office.
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Estimated Product Size is 20.3cm x 25.4cm (8" x 10")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This haunting 18th century engraving depicts the fateful moment of the Assassination of the Duke of Buckingham at Portsmouth on 23 August 1628. George Villiers, 1st Duke of Buckingham, was a favorite of King Charles I and a powerful figure in English politics, but his ambitions and controversial personal life made him many enemies. One of these enemies, John Felton, a disgruntled soldier, took matters into his own hands and confronted the Duke as he disembarked from a ship at Portsmouth Harbour. With a single pistol shot, Felton ended the Duke's life, shocking the court and the nation. The engraving captures the moment of the assassination, with the Duke's shocked attendants and the assassin, Felton, in the act of firing his pistol. The Duke is shown falling to the ground, his red cloak billowing around him, while Felton, dressed in the uniform of a musketeer, stands defiantly, holding the smoking pistol in one hand and a sword in the other. The scene is chaotic, with soldiers and onlookers rushing to the scene, and the Duke's horse rearing up in fear. The assassination of the Duke of Buckingham was a pivotal moment in English history, marking the end of an era of political instability and intrigue. It also highlighted the dangers of favoritism and the potential for violence in the court. The engraving serves as a powerful reminder of this tumultuous period in English history and the human consequences of political power struggles.
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