'William refusing his Daughter to Edwin', c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech.

'William refusing his Daughter to Edwin', c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech.

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'William refusing his Daughter to Edwin', c1860, (c1860). William I (c1028-1087) had promised one of his daughters to Edwin the brother-in-law of Harold II, however when the Earl came to formalise the agreement William refused. From The Comic History of England, Volume I, by Gilbert A A'Beckett. [Bradbury, Agnew, & Co., London]


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People Information

Creator
  1. John Leech: British: Artist, illustrator and printmaker
Subject
  1. William the Conqueror: French: King of England
People Related
  1. Bradbury, Agnew & Co: British: Publisher
  2. Gilbert Abbott A Beckett: British: Author, writer, journalist, lawyer, playwright

Medium
  1. Engraving

Picture Type
  1. Caricature
  2. Satire

Category Hierarchy

People Royalty

People Famous People

Society & Culture Art & Literature

Artistic Representations Satires

Artistic Representations Caricatures

History & Politics Historical Events


Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 5040x4248
File Size : 62,725kb


Aliases

  1. 0580040913
  1. 2-651-932
  1. 2651932

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