1911 Print Samuel Begg Art Canopy Bearer King George V Coronation Anointing ILN2

"The Bearers of the Canopy over the King during the Anointing"

This is an original 1911 black and white and grayscale halftone print of a drawing by Samuel Begg that depicts; George Cadogan, 5th Earl Cadogan, canopy bearer, Henry Innes-Ker, 8th Duke of Roxburghe, bearer of the Staff of St. Edward, Rawdon Clifton, 23rd Baron Grey de Ruthyn, bearer of St. George's Spurs, Victor Bruce, 9th Earl of Elgin, canopy bearer, Sir Thomas B. Crosby, Lord Mayor of London, bearer of the Crystal Mace, Charles Rawdon-Hastings, 11th Earl of Loudoun, Archibald Primrose, 5th Earl of Rosebery, canopy bearer, and Frederick Roberts, 1st Earl Roberts, canopy bearer, at the Coronation Ceremony of King George V of the United Kingdom and British Dominions and Emperor of India at Westminster Abbey on June 22, 1911.

CONDITION

This 102+ year old Item is rated Very Fine +++. Light aging throughout. There is light bleedthrough on this piece from the verso. Some light surface rub. Please note: There is printing on the verso.

• Product Type: Original Halftone Print; Black & White / Grayscale
• Grade: Very Fine +++
• Dimensions: Approximately 11 x 15.75 inches; 28 x 40 cm
• Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
• Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)

Period Paper is proud to present a collection of chromolithographs and photolithographs, (some with gold ink and gilt), and vintage advertisements from the London Illustrated News during the 1911 coronation of King George V of the United Kingdom and British Dominions and Emperor of India, and his wife, Mary of Teck, Queen consort. These stunning illustrations and paintings by Cyrus Cuneo, Cecil King, Samuel Begg, and others, portray the wealth and splendor of the British Royal Family, the coronation ceremony inside Westminster Abbey, and the majestic Crown Jewels of the United Kingdom. In excellent condition, these folio-sized prints are ideal for framing. Due to the difficulty of digitally capturing the luster of the metallic inks, we have provided a second image, so please see both images. To continue browsing this regal collection, simply click the link provided beneath the condition paragraph.

This piece was illustrated by Begg, Samuel. Artist name printed on page - bottom center of image.

Reproductive art by Carl Hentschel, Ltd.

Keywords specific to this image: Royalty

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