The Meeting of Sir Henry Lee and King Charles II

Historical subjects were one of this artist’s specialities although he was also an illustrator, architectural draughtsman and accomplished violinist. Here he depicts
a scene from ‘Woodstock’, a historical novel published in 1826 by Walter Scott set during the English Civil War.

The story revolves around Charles II’s escape from England after the battle of Worcester, and his eventual return to London in May 1660. Sir Henry Lee, a staunch supporter of the monarchy, was a ranger of the royal lodge and park of Woodstock.

Object Summary

Accession Loan No.
30/1934
Category
Fine Art
Collection Class
Drawings
Medium
watercolour on paper
Common Name
The Meeting of Sir Henry Lee and King Charles II
Simple Name
drawing
Inscription Transcription
F P Stephanoff 1826-
Period Classification
George IV (1820-1830)
Production Town
London
Production Country
United Kingdom: England
Production Date
1826
Production Person Initials
Francis Philip
Production Person Surname
Stephanoff
Production Year Low
Production Year High

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The Meeting of Sir Henry Lee and King Charles II