William Bell Scott (1811-1890)

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William Bell Scott (1811-1890)

Illustrations to The King's Book, commonally called The King's Quair

etchings with pen and black ink, pencil and touches of white heightening, circa 1865 on chine appliqué, progress proofs inscribed and annotated in pencil one in pencil with margins, some foxing and pale discolouration
overall S. 20 x 13 5/8in. (50.7 x 34.5cm.) (6)

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These are etched versions of the murals that Scott painted on the spiral staircase at Penkill Castle, 1865-8. The King's Quair was written by James I of Scotland when he was a prisoner in Windsor Castle in the 1420s.

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