Edward, Prince of Wales
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Edward, Prince of Wales
by Elkington & Co, cast by Domenico Brucciani, after Unknown artist
electrotype, 1875 (circa 1377)
47 in. (1194 mm) high
Purchased, 1875
Primary Collection
NPG 396
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Sitterback to top
- Edward, Prince of Wales (1330-1376), Known as 'The Black Prince'; son of Edward III. Sitter associated with 14 portraits.
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 original full-length effigy on his tomb in Canterbury Cathedral is attributed to the same artist who executed his father, King Edward III's effigy, although it lacks the realism of an actual portrait.
Linked publicationsback to top
- Saywell, David; Simon, Jacob, Complete Illustrated Catalogue, 2004, p. 196
- Strong, Roy, Tudor and Jacobean Portraits, 1969, p. 95
- Williamson, David, The National Portrait Gallery: History of the Kings and Queens of England, 1998, p. 61
- Williamson, David, Kings and Queens, 2010, p. 58
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
Thematic collections
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On display in Room 1 at the National Portrait Gallery
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