Elizabeth of York

1 portrait

Elizabeth of York

by Elkington & Co, cast by Domenico Brucciani, after Pietro Torrigiano
electrotype, 1870 (circa 1512-1518)
34 in. (864 mm) high
Purchased, 1870
Primary Collection
NPG 291

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Elizabeth of York (1466-1503), Queen of Henry VII. Sitter associated with 23 portraits.

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Domenico Brucciani (1815-1880). Artist associated with 23 portraits.
Elkington & Co. Artist associated with 22 portraits.
Pietro Torrigiano (1472-1528). Artist associated with 6 portraits.

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This electrotype is a copy from the upper part of the gilt bronze effigy of the queen on the double tomb with her husband Henry VII at Westminster Abbey. It is one of a series of electrotype reproductions of tomb effigies made for the National Portrait Gallery by Elkington & Co in the 1870s. An electrotype sculpture of this type is made by electro-deposition of copper onto a mould or cast of an object. The electrotype could then be patinated like bronze.