Robert Smirke, War of the Roses, etching, 1799







Etching depicting famous figures and houses involved in the Wars of the Roses, published by Robert Bowyer Historic Gallery (London), 1799. Author: Robert Smirke (1753–1845), English painter and illustrator, known for his small-scale paintings which represented literary and historical subjects. Engraver: John Landseer, born in Lincoln between 1763 and 1769, died in London on 29 February 1852. Good condition, as can be seen from the attached photos; it shows signs of humidity visible in the photos.
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