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Charles I and His Supporters

Unknown 19th Century

1850

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Romanticism Early 19th Century

Dominant colour

Charles I and His Supporters is a 1850 ink by Unknown 19th Century, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Unknown 19th Century
When & what style?: 1850 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This engraving shows King Charles I on horseback. His armor gleams. A crowd of supporters stands behind him. Their faces look serious. This isn’t a real moment. It’s a made-up scene from the 1800s. The artist used tiny lines called cross-hatching to shade the armor and sky. It’s a quiet piece that feels like a history book picture. Check it out at the National Gallery of Art, Washington.