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C1814
Alexander the Truly Great.
Artist:
Elaborate early c.19th engraved portrait of Alexander the Great by William Marshall Craig showing head and shoulders in an oval formatt, in military dress with medal at neck, framed with a lion below, attacking a cock, symbolising Britain and France … Read Full Description
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Full Title:
Alexander the Truly Great.
Date:
C1814
Artist:
Condition:
In good condition.
Technique:
Hand coloured copper engraving.
Image Size:
170mm
x 230mm
Paper Size:
203mm
x 260mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1814
Description:
Elaborate early c.19th engraved portrait of Alexander the Great by William Marshall Craig showing head and shoulders in an oval formatt, in military dress with medal at neck, framed with a lion below, attacking a cock, symbolising Britain and France at war, the Eagle symbolising Russia breaking the chains of Europe above.
William Marshall Craig ( - 1827)
Craig was an English portrait painter who exhibited at the Royal Academy, from 1788 until 1827. He first lived at Manchester, but settled in London about 1791. He painted in watercolours to the Queen, and miniature painter to the Duke and Duchess of York. He also excelled as a draughtsman on wood, and as a book illustrator,
