P. Henson - 1949 Watercolour Traitors' Gate, Tower of London

Description

A watercolour and pen and ink painting of the Traitors' Gate at the Tower of London. Prisoners were brought by barge along the Thames, passing under London Bridge, where the heads of recently executed prisoners were displayed on spikes. Unsigned. Date taken from other paintings from the same portfolio. On wove laid to card.

Condition

There is some mild foxing and discolouration, primarily to the margins.

Size

24.9 x 17.6cm (9.8" x 6.9")
Sheet: 32.2 x 23.3cm (12.7" x 9.2")

Collection Information

A collection of paintings depicting views and architectural details of the Tower of London, dated 1949. The majority are inscribed with details about the scenes on the reverse which are written with care and fascination, the portfolio perhaps originally being intended as a gift or as a preparatory manuscript for publication. The surname of the artist was inscribed on the portfolio's original folder.

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