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Henry VII. and Perkin Warbecks Wife, 1897. Creator: John Leech
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Henry VII. and Perkin Warbecks Wife, 1897. Creator: John Leech
Henry VII. and Perkin Warbecks Wife, 1897. Lady Catherine Gordon, wife of pretender to the throne Perkin Warbeck, kneels sobbing at the feet of King Henry VII who is dressed anachronistically in uniform of the Napoleonic period. (Lady Catherine (c1474-1537) was imprisoned by Henry but was later freed and became lady-in-waiting to his wife, Elizabeth of York. Warbeck was hanged). From " The Comic History of England" by Gilbert Abbott A Beckett, with satirical illustrations by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1897]
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In this print titled "Henry VII. and Perkin Warbecks Wife" we are transported back to the 15th century, where Lady Catherine Gordon finds herself in a heart-wrenching moment. Created by the talented John Leech for "The Comic History of England" by Gilbert Abbott A Beckett, this satirical illustration beautifully captures the emotions and historical context of its subjects. Lady Catherine, wife of pretender to the throne Perkin Warbeck, kneels before King Henry VII with tears streaming down her face. The powerful image depicts her sorrow and vulnerability as she pleads for mercy from the monarch who holds her fate in his hands. Interestingly, King Henry is portrayed anachronistically wearing a Napoleonic uniform from a different era, adding a touch of whimsy to this otherwise somber scene. Lady Catherine's story takes an unexpected turn as history reveals that she was eventually freed from imprisonment and became lady-in-waiting to Elizabeth of York, King Henry's wife. This twist adds depth to the narrative depicted within this single frame. With its black-and-white composition and intricate details, including period clothing and expressive faces, Leech's artwork transports us into Tudor England while also providing social commentary through satire. It serves as a reminder that even within historical events lies room for artistic interpretation and creative storytelling. This remarkable print offers viewers a glimpse into both past times and artistic genius – capturing not only history but also human emotion at its most vulnerable state.
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