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A giclée print on 200gsm matte fine art paper, using a twelve-colour process for accurate, fade-resistant colour. Supplied unframed, delivered flat or rolled.
The Children of Edward - Paul Delaroche
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A sombre historical painting by Paul Delaroche depicting the Princes in the Tower, captured with precise detail and emotional tension.
Paul Delaroche, a leading figure of the French Academic school, completed this work in 1831. It depicts the Princes in the Tower, Edward V and Richard of Shrewsbury, shortly before their disappearance. The composition focuses on the two boys huddled together on a bed, their expressions conveying a sense of apprehension and vulnerability. Delaroche employs a restrained palette, dominated by deep shadows and muted tones, which directs the viewer's attention to the pale faces of the children and the illuminated pages of the book they share.
The setting is sparse, featuring a heavy, carved wooden bed frame and dark drapery that creates a claustrophobic atmosphere. A small dog stands in the foreground, looking towards the door, adding a layer of tension to the scene. Delaroche was known for his ability to render historical narratives with a focus on human emotion rather than grand spectacle. This approach, often termed 'anecdotal history', allowed him to connect with the sensibilities of the nineteenth-century public. The painting reflects the artist's technical precision, particularly in the treatment of textures, from the soft fabric of the bedding to the intricate carvings on the bed frame.
By choosing a moment of quiet anticipation rather than the violent act itself, Delaroche invites the viewer to contemplate the fate of the young royals. The work remains a primary example of the Romantic-era interest in historical subjects, particularly those involving tragic figures from the British monarchy. Its composition and lighting demonstrate the artist's mastery of the Academic tradition, where clarity of form and narrative legibility were paramount. This print captures the sombre mood and the precise detail of the original oil painting, offering a clear view of the psychological depth Delaroche achieved in his historical compositions.
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Every Solis piece is made to order with archival, gallery-quality materials built to last.
- Museum-grade giclée printing for rich, fade-resistant colour
- Archival matte fine-art paper, FSC-certified
- Multiple sizes and framing options available
- Frames in black, natural wood, dark wood or white
- Framed prints arrive ready to hang
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Museum-grade giclée on FSC-certified archival matte paper, with framed and canvas options.
- Paper sizes: A4, A3, A2, A1, A0 and B2 (50×70 cm)
- Canvas: XS (20×30 cm) to Large (60×90 cm)
- Frames: black, natural wood, dark wood or white
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The Children of Edward - Paul Delaroche
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Från £37.00 GBP
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Från £37.00 GBP
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Fine Art Poster / Small Square (30x30 cm) / -
Artist Biography
Paul Delaroche
Delaroche set The Execution of Lady Jane Grey indoors for maximum drama, even though the real execution took place outdoors at the Tower of London. The model for Jane is thought to have been his mistress, an actress known as Mademoiselle Anais. The painting was lost during the Second World War and remained missing until 1973, when a Tate curator found the canvas rolled up inside another painting while sorting through damaged carpets.
He was born in 1797 in Paris and specialised in English and French history scenes because they sold well. In his own lifetime, his commercial success often exceeded both Ingres and Delacroix. Upon first seeing the daguerreotype in 1839, he reportedly declared: from today, painting is dead.
He married Louise Vernet, daughter of the painter Horace Vernet, in 1835. She was the absorbing passion of his life. She died in 1845, aged thirty-one. He sketched her on her deathbed; the drawing survives at the Walters Art Museum in Baltimore. He never recovered from the loss. His later work turned exclusively to religious subjects. He died in 1856.
He was born in 1797 in Paris and specialised in English and French history scenes because they sold well. In his own lifetime, his commercial success often exceeded both Ingres and Delacroix. Upon first seeing the daguerreotype in 1839, he reportedly declared: from today, painting is dead.
He married Louise Vernet, daughter of the painter Horace Vernet, in 1835. She was the absorbing passion of his life. She died in 1845, aged thirty-one. He sketched her on her deathbed; the drawing survives at the Walters Art Museum in Baltimore. He never recovered from the loss. His later work turned exclusively to religious subjects. He died in 1856.
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