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King Edward III
1 of 27 portraits of King Edward III
King Edward III
by Elkington & Co, cast by Domenico Brucciani, after Unknown artist
electrotype, 1873 (circa 1377-1380)
44 in. (1118 mm) long
Purchased, 1871
Primary Collection
NPG 332
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Artistsback to top
- Domenico Brucciani (1815-1880). Artist associated with 23 portraits.
- Elkington & Co. Artist associated with 22 portraits.
- Unknown artist. Artist associated with 6232 portraits.
This portraitback to top
The likeness of Edward's copper-gilt tomb effigy in Westminster Abbey may have been based on a death mask. However, as can be seen in the electrotype of the upper part of the figure, the final effigy does not show evidence of the paralysis that struck the king shortly before his death.
Linked publicationsback to top
- Saywell, David; Simon, Jacob, Complete Illustrated Catalogue, 2004, p. 194
- Strong, Roy, Tudor and Jacobean Portraits, 1969, p. 84
Linked displays and exhibitionsback to top
- Early English Kings: Medieval Monuments Remade (3 April 2012 - 31 March 2013)
Exhibitions and displays
- Queens and Consorts: Likeness in Life and Death
From 12 June
Events programme
- Early Kings and Queens
Until 4 November
See this portrait
On display in Room 1 at the National Portrait Gallery
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