Alfred the Great in the Neatherd's Cottage, 9th century AD, (1880). Artist: J Rogers

Alfred the Great in the Neatherd's Cottage, 9th century AD, (1880). Artist: J Rogers

1-624-336 - The Print Collector/Heritage Images

Alfred the Great in the Neatherd's Cottage, 9th century AD, (1880). Youngest son of King Æthelwulf, Alfred became King of Wessex during a time of constant Viking attack. He was driven into hiding by a Viking raid into Wessex, led by the Dane, Guthorm, and took refuge in the Athelney marshes in Somerset.


Image Details


People Information

Creator
  1. J Rogers, attributed to: : Artist, engraver
Subject
  1. King Alfred the Great: British, Saxon: King

Medium
  1. Engraving

Picture Type
  1. Portrait

Category Hierarchy

People Royalty

Artistic Representations Portraits

History & Politics Other


Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 3465x5044
File Size : 51,204kb


Aliases

  1. 0580003033
  1. 1-624-336
  1. 1624336

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