Edward Bower
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Edward Bower was an English portrait painter, known for his painting of Charles I
at his trial
, and of other famous men of the time such as Lord Fairfax
and John Pym
. He worked primarily in London
.
Some of his works were engraved by Wenceslaus Hollar.
Charles I of England
Charles I was King of England, King of Scotland, and King of Ireland from 27 March 1625 until his execution in 1649. Charles engaged in a struggle for power with the Parliament of England, attempting to obtain royal revenue whilst Parliament sought to curb his Royal prerogative which Charles...
at his trial
High Court of Justice for the trial of Charles I
The High Court of Justice is the name given to the court established by the Rump Parliament to try King Charles I of England. This was an ad hoc tribunal created specifically for the purpose of trying the king, although the same name was used again for subsequent courts.Neither the involvement of...
, and of other famous men of the time such as Lord Fairfax
Thomas Fairfax, 3rd Lord Fairfax of Cameron
Thomas Fairfax, 3rd Lord Fairfax of Cameron was a general and parliamentary commander-in-chief during the English Civil War...
and John Pym
John Pym
John Pym was an English parliamentarian, leader of the Long Parliament and a prominent critic of James I and then Charles I.- Early life and education :...
. He worked primarily in London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
.
Some of his works were engraved by Wenceslaus Hollar.
External links
- Edward Bower on Artnet
- Portraits by Edward Bower (National Portrait Gallery)
- Portrait of Sir John Drake (c. 1646 - Tate Gallery, London)
- Speaker William Lenthall 1591-1662 and his family ("Art in Parliament)
- Portrait of Sir William Fairfax (c. 1640s - Philip Mould Ltd)