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Attributed to Merian, Matthäus the Younger (1621-1687)

THE HIGH BORNE PRINCE IAMES DVKE OF YORKE. c.1640-50

Etching | 18.5 x 11.4 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 602772

THE HIGH BORNE PRINCE IAMES DVKE OF YORKE

Attributed to Merian, Matthäus the Younger (1621-1687)

THE HIGH BORNE PRINCE IAMES DVKE OF YORKE c.1640-50

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THE HIGH BORNE PRINCE IAMES DVKE OF YORKE

Attributed to Merian, Matthäus the Younger (1621-1687)

THE HIGH BORNE PRINCE IAMES DVKE OF YORKE c.1640-50

©

Description

Etching of James II as Duke of York. Whole length as a child playing tennis, with lace collar, jacket and breeches. Holding racket in right hand and with spectators in the background. With English inscription below, including publisher's address. 'Sould by Tho: Ienner at the South Entry of the Exchange'. Borders trimmed.
People involved

Creator(s)

Attributed to
Search the collection Merian, Matthäus the Younger (1621-1687)
(etcher)

Search the collection Jenner, Thomas: London
(publisher)

Subject(s)

Search the collection View the person page James II, King of Great Britain (1633-1701)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Etching

etching

Measurements

18.5 x 11.4 cm (sheet of paper)

17.1 x 11.4 cm (image)
Groupings
Category
Portrait Prints
Object type(s)
visual works
prints
Subject(s)
Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
Sports
Ball games
Racket games
Tennis
References

Other number(s)

O'D : O'Donoghue, F., 1908. Engraved British Portraits Preserved in the Department of Prints and Drawings in the British Museum. Volume I-V, London – O'D (James II) 30

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