207 Henry Shaw (1800–1873) – Margaret, Queen of Henry VI and Her Court – Hand-coloured Engraving (1843)
This richly colored historical scene depicts Margaret of Anjou, Queen of Henry VI of England, kneeling in prayer alongside the ladies of her court. The figures are rendered in sumptuous 15th-century dress, meticulously illustrating the ornate patterns of their gowns and the high, elaborate headdresses of the era. The scene is copied from the celebrated Coventry Tapestry in St. Mary’s Hall, Coventry, England, and documents medieval courtly life, fashion, and religious customs. This plate was published in Henry Shaw’s monumental work on historical costumes and material culture, Dresses and Decorations of the Middle Ages from the Seventh to the Seventeenth Centuries.
Henry Shaw was a British architect, draughtsman, and antiquarian illustrator known for his scrupulous dedication to reproducing historical and architectural details. His career focused on rescuing the visual history of the English past through imposing, richly illustrated books. Shaw pioneered various printing techniques, including the use of hand-coloring and chromolithography, to bring medieval art and decoration to life with exceptional accuracy and aesthetic quality.
Artist or Maker: Henry Shaw
Dimensions: Approximately 28 × 22 cm
Medium: Hand-coloured Engraving
Date: 1843
Condition Report:
This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.
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