Battle of Bosworth Field

DESCRIPTION: The selected region shows an antique engraved print of the Battle of Bosworth Field, after a painting by Philip James de Loutherbourg and engraved by A.H. Payne. A dramatic battle scene depicting mounted knights and foot soldiers clashing during the decisive 1485 engagement of the Wars of the Roses. Fought on August 22, 1485, it led to the defeat of King Richard III and the rise of the Tudor dynasty. See also #4660 STYLE: Engraving COLOUR: Monochrome SIZE (cm; mount board typically a few mm larger): 18.25 x 17.25 CREATORS: A H Payne after De Loutherbourg PUBLICATION: William Hickman Smith Aubrey's The National and Domestic History of England PUBLISHER: London: J Hagger DATE: C19 COMMENTS: Excellent condition with some patina from its antiquity SUBJECT: Works of Art; Events PACKAGE: Single one-sided sheet in acid-free mount, flat & unfolded inside hard-backed envelope. Royal Mail Tracked 24 included. Note: Images are provided for illustration purposes only and are intended to show the complete printed product, including any imperfections of age that may be present. Frames or props shown in the images are for display purposes only and are not included with your purchase.