Lord W Russel's Last Interview with his Family

DESCRIPTION: The image is an engraving titled "Lord W. Russel's Last Interview with his Family", created by the engraver Albert Henry Payne and based on an original painting by the celebrated English painter and illustrator Robert Smirke, R.A. The scene depicts the emotionally charged final meeting between the Whig politician Lord William Russell and his family in the Tower of London before his execution on July 21, 1683. He had been convicted of high treason for his alleged involvement in the Rye House Plot—a conspiracy to assassinate King Charles II and his brother, the Duke of York. The engraving captures the tragic moment he bids farewell to his devoted wife, Rachel, Lady Russell, and their children. STYLE: Engraving COLOUR: Monochrome SIZE (cm): 14.5 x 22.5 CREATORS: A H Payne after Robt Smirke PUBLICATION: PUBLISHER: DATE: C19 COMMENTS: Excellent condition with some patina from its antiquity SUBJECT: People 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.