Anna Boleyn. Born anno 1503 Married to Henry VIII King of England anno 1530, Beheaded 19th May 1536.
Engraved by R. Cooper 9 Upper Pratt Place Camden Town from an original Picture by Hans Holbein in the possession of M. Wocker at Basle.
London, Pubd. May 1st. 1824, by R. Ackermann, 101 Strand.
A very fine stipple, etching and engraving with large margins. Plate 400 x 279mm. 15¾ x 11".
According the British Museum, this item is not listed by Ganz or Rowlands among the paintings or drawings by Holbein. The identification as Anne Boleyn may also be incorrect, although the sitter bears some resemblance to the woman depicted in a drawing attributed to Holbein and thought to be of Anne in the Royal Collection. Anne Boleyn (c.1500-1536) was second wife to Henry VIII, and mother to Elizabeth I.
[Ref: 24735] £110.00
London, Pubd. May 1st. 1824, by R. Ackermann, 101 Strand.
A very fine stipple, etching and engraving with large margins. Plate 400 x 279mm. 15¾ x 11".
According the British Museum, this item is not listed by Ganz or Rowlands among the paintings or drawings by Holbein. The identification as Anne Boleyn may also be incorrect, although the sitter bears some resemblance to the woman depicted in a drawing attributed to Holbein and thought to be of Anne in the Royal Collection. Anne Boleyn (c.1500-1536) was second wife to Henry VIII, and mother to Elizabeth I.
[Ref: 24735] £110.00