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Oliver Cromwell: P.233-1940

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

Oliver Cromwell
Oliverus Cromwell, Rex Independentium, Angliae Tyrannus.

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Unknown

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Description

Upper left a scene showing Cromwell hanged; upper right, a scene showing the heads of Cromwell, Henry Ireton and John Bradshaw impaled on poles on top of Westminster Hall.

Notes

History note: From the collection of Frederick Robert Halsey (1847-1918) [Lugt 1308]

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1940) by Clarke, Louis Colville Gray

Dating

17th Century
Production date: AD 1661

School or Style

British

Techniques used in production

Engraving

Identification numbers

Accession number: P.233-1940
Primary reference Number: 165905
Lugt: 1308
Stephens/George: 1003

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Sunday 7 August 2011

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Paintings, Drawings and Prints

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