The Tapestry of Bayeux.

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• ARTIST: Charles Alfred Stothard

• PUBLISHER: London: The Society of Antiquaries of London

• MEDIUM: Engravings.

  DATE: 1819-23

• EDITION SIZE: Folio, 20 1/2 x 15 3/4” (51.7 x 39.7 cm)

• DESCRIPTION: Volume six of Society of Antiquaries' Vetusta monumenta. Embroidered in the 11th century, the Bayeux tapestry is 70 meters long and depicts the conquest of England by William the Conqueror in 1066.<br><br> Volume six of Society of Antiquaries' Vetusta monumenta.<br><br> Embroidered in the 11th century, the Bayeux tapestry is 70 meters long and depicts the conquest of England by William the Conqueror in 1066.<br><br> Charles Alfred Stothard 1786–1821 English antiquarian draughtsman. In 1815 he was appointed historical draughtsman to the Society of Antiquaries, who sent him to Bayeux to make coloured drawings of the tapestry for publication in the series Vetusta Monumenta He made three visits to Northern France in 1816–19 for this project.

• ADDITIONAL INFO:

• CONDITION: Good condition save for some occasional minor damp stains and fox mark. New leather spine and corners.

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