1850
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Catherine Parr outwits the Chancellor and Gardiner is a 1850 by Robert Smirke, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This print shows a scene from the life of Henry VIII and Catherine Parr. The scene depicts a moment where Catherine Parr outwits the Chancellor and Gardiner. This event is part of English history, and the print gives us a glimpse into the past. The fact that it's a print from the nineteenth century makes it interesting, as it shows how artists of that time viewed historical events. You can learn more about this style of artwork by looking up the artist Smirke.
The print depicts Henry VIII seated in a large chair, his right foot on a stool and a cane in his left hand, while Catherine Parr stands to his left, looking down at him with her left hand on her hip.
Read the full account in the museum source.
Robert Smirke (15 April 1753 – 5 January 1845) was an English painter and illustrator, specialising in small paintings showing subjects taken from literature. He was a member of the Royal Academy.
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