8816 Henry Shaw (1800–1873) – Effigy of Sir Richard Vernon – Lithograph with hand-coloring (c. 1843)
This historical and antiquarian illustration depicts the funerary effigy of Sir Richard Vernon. The print shows the knight in full plate armor, wearing a surcoat and a crown (indicating his role as Constable of England or similar high office), with his hands pressed together in prayer. His feet rest upon a lion, symbolizing courage, and his swords are brightly colored. The print is highly detailed and vibrantly hand-colored, reflecting the original painted tomb sculpture and is dated to "Circa 1460" at the top margin.
Henry Shaw was a respected English illustrator, engraver, and antiquarian. He specialized in publishing meticulously detailed works on medieval and Elizabethan architecture, decorative arts, illuminated manuscripts, and costume history and heraldry. His major publications, such as Dresses and Decorations of the Middle Ages (1843), were celebrated for their scholarly accuracy and beautiful colored plates, often using the technique of lithography finished with hand-coloring.
Artist or Maker: Henry Shaw
Dimensions: Approximately 27 cm x 19 cm
Medium: Lithograph with hand-coloring
Date: c. 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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