The Sovereigns of England, part 2
9 of 14 portraits of King Edward V
The Sovereigns of England, part 2
by John Carwitham, printed and published by Richard Caldwell, after Unknown artist
mezzotint, circa 1723-1741
13 7/8 in. x 9 7/8 in. (353 mm x 252 mm) plate size; 16 7/8 in. x 10 3/4 in. (430 mm x 273 mm) paper size
acquired Unknown source, 1959
Reference Collection
NPG D34142
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Artistsback to top
- Richard Caldwell. Artist associated with 2 portraits.
- John Carwitham (active 1723-1741), Engraver and etcher. Artist associated with 15 portraits.
- Unknown artist. Artist associated with 6232 portraits.
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- Queen Anne (1665-1714), Reigned 1702-14. Sitter associated with 72 portraits.
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- King Charles II (1630-1685), Reigned 1660-85. Sitter associated with 292 portraits.
- King Edward V (1470-1483), Reigned 1483. Sitter associated with 14 portraits.
- King Edward VI (1537-1553), Reigned 1547-53. Sitter associated with 45 portraits.
- Queen Elizabeth I (1533-1603), Reigned 1558-1603. Sitter associated with 125 portraits.
- King George I (1660-1727), Reigned 1714-27. Sitter associated with 52 portraits.
- King George II (1683-1760), Reigned 1727-60. Sitter associated with 56 portraits.
- King Henry VII (1457-1509), Reigned 1485-1509. Sitter associated with 62 portraits.
- King Henry VIII (1491-1547), Reigned 1509-47. Sitter associated with 90 portraits.
- King James I of England and VI of Scotland (1566-1625), Reigned, Scotland from 1567, England 1603-25. Sitter associated with 196 portraits.
- King James II (1633-1701), Reigned 1685-8. Sitter associated with 128 portraits.
- Queen Mary I (1516-1558), Reigned 1553-8; daughter of Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon. Sitter associated with 49 portraits.
- Queen Mary II (1662-1694), Reigned with William III 1689-94. Sitter associated with 92 portraits.
- King Richard III (1452-1485), Reigned 1483-5. Sitter associated with 24 portraits.
- King William III (1650-1702), Reigned 1689-1702. Sitter associated with 139 portraits.
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