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Description: This original antique print was published ca. 1850.
Artists and Engravers: This plate by C. H. Jeens after A. Johnston.
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Subject: Plate : 'Lord William Russel - 1683'. This plate shows a scene with William Russell, Baron Russell (1639 - 1683), he was an English politician. He was a leading member of the Country Party, forerunners of the Whigs, who laid the groundwork opposition in the House of Commons of England to the concept of a reign of an openly Catholic King (James II) during the reign of King Charles II but ultimately resulted in his execution for treason, almost two years before King Charles died and James acceded to the throne.
Condition: Good. General age-related toning. Minimal staining in the margins. Please study scan carefully.
Size (in cm): The overall size is ca. 31.5 x 24 cm. The image size is ca. 25.5 x 20 cm.
Size (in inch): The overall size is ca. 12.4 x 9.4 inch. The image size is ca. 10 x 7.9 inch.
Medium: Engraving on a vellin type paper.
Location: A159-01
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