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Exquisite 1840s Steel Engraving - Engraved by: H. T. RYALL FROM THE COLLECTION OF HIS GRACE THE DUKE OF MARLBOROUGH Published by THE LONDON PRINTING AND PUBLISHING COMPANY Approximate Portrait Image Area Size: 4 X 5 inches Approximate Size With Decorated Border and vignettes: 6 X 7 1/2 inches Approximate Overall Size with margins: 7 X 10 1/2 inches Enlarged view of the top vignette. A beautiful elaborate fleur de lis scrollwork decorative border surrounds the image, with a tiny vignette at the top of the portrait image. The vignette may represent the family coat of arms or crest.The celtic like ornamental perimeter scrollwork surrounding the portrait is a beautiful work of art, typical of a John Tallis type production. A great historical portrait print for a genealogy buff looking for family heritage or royalty type prints. John Churchill, 1st duke of Marlborough (1650-1722), English general and statesman, one of the greatest military commanders of history. A great strategist and a shrewd diplomat, he has been criticized for inordinate love of wealth and power and for inconstant loyalties in politics. - The son of an impoverished squire, he became (1665) a page of the duke of York (later James II ) and entered (1667) the army. He rose rapidly under York's patronage and c.1678 married Sarah Jennings (Sarah Churchill, duchess of Marlborough), attendant and friend of Princess (later Queen) Anne . Under James II he was active in crushing the rebellion (1685) of the duke of Monmouth and was raised to the peerage and made a major general. Nevertheless, fearing the religious policies of the Roman Catholic king, and concerned about his own career, he corresponded with William of Orange (later William III ) and supported him against James in the Glorious Revolution of 1688. He was created earl of Marlborough at William's coronation (1689). Marlborough was successful as a military commander in 1689 and 1690, but William's poor treatment of Anne offended him, and William began to resent Marlborough's ambition and ability. When Marlborough began secret communication with the exiled James II, he was discovered and lost royal favor (1692-98). The duke was falsely charged with misappropriating public funds and was dismissed (1711) from office. He returned to England from self-imposed exile upon the accession of George I in 1714 and was given chief command of the army again, but he took little further part in public affairs. CONDITION: Mild age toning with light spotting on the margin area. Very Good Condition. Portrait Image area is clean, clear and sharp with beautiful detail and in Excellent Condition. Blank on Reverse side and printed heavier paper. This beautiful print would look great matted and framed. An art supply store can provide you with a selection of frames for old art treasures. NOTE THE FOLLOWING BEFORE YOU PURCHASE: This is a GENUINE ANTIQUE PRINT. It is NOT a modern reproduction, ie. a laser scan, photocopy etc. It is the original from the antique publication. This print was published on the date mentioned, or circa of the date mentioned at the top of the page. The term "print" is referred to an image on a piece of paper. The print I have for sale, like many antique prints that you see online, originate from an antique book or atlas publication. The publication may not always be known. If you have any questions, emails are welcome. N° de ref. del artículo 11428
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