William Henry Charles Groome Original Watercolor

Item Details

An original 1880 watercolor painting by well-listed British artist and illustrator William Henry Charles Groome (1854-1913), signed to the lower right. The well executed piece depicts the explorer, writer and poet Sir Walter Raleigh pulling his cloak out for Elizabeth I so that her feet do not get dirty. This act became famous after it showed him favor at court, granting him generous monopolies as well as a large estate in Ireland. The painting is presented behind glass and mat in a gold tone frame. More information about the artist can be found under Related Links.

Condition

- some decorative edge loss to frame.

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Item #

15CIN348-042

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