Thomas Ryder, John Opie, and others
The Murder of James 1.st King of Scotland
1791
Scroll
- Artist: Thomas Ryder
- Artist: John Opie
- Publisher: John & Josiah Boydell
The Murder of James 1.st King of Scotland
1791
Physical Qualities
Engraving and stipple engraving, Sheet: 503 x 592 mm. (19 13/16 x 23 5/16 in.)
Image: 461 x 592 mm. (18 1/8 x 23 5/16 in.)
Credit Line
Garrett Collection
Object Number
1984.81.424
T. Harrison Garrett, Baltimore, purchased 1885 (Lugt supp. 2435b); James L. Claghorn, Philadelphia (Lugt supp. 555c)
Signed: 1
Inscribed: RECTO: LL in plate: 'Painted by F. Opie R.A.'; LR in plate: 'Engrav'd by T. Ryder.'; BC in plate: 'THE MURDER OF JAMES 1.ST KING OF SCOTLAND, / In the Monastery of the Dominicans, near Perth, on the 12.th Feb.y 1437. / Publish'd Aug.t 1. 1792, by John & Josiah Boydell, Cheapside, & at the Shakspeare Gallery, Pall Mall London.'; BL in plate: 'Walter Earl of Athole was at the head of the conspiracy [...]' continues BR: '[...] to save her husband.'. VERSO: LL: 2 Claghorn stamps in red ink; BL (graphite, in diamond): '8492'. From mount: 'Opie, John, / 1761-1807' 'And.2 vol.2 p410' 'S ix' 'Le B 12 2nd st'.
Markings: none - DUPVY
