George Vertue, 1684–1756, Britishafter a statue by unknown artist
Title:
Edward I, King of England, Lord of Ireland and Duke of Aquitaine
Date:
undated
Materials & Techniques:
Engraving on medium, slightly textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:
Mount: 23 3/4 × 17 1/8 inches (60.3 × 43.5 cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Lettered, center: "EDWARD I KING OF ENGLAND | LORD OF IRELAND & DUKE OF AQUITAINE"; lettered, lower center: "Over the Gate of Carnarvon Castle, the remains of an antient Statue of K. Edwrad I."; lettered, lower right: "Vertue Inv. & Sculpsit."
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection