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Civil War Banner

Unknown artist, 17th century

Four panelled screen with a series of twelve pictures depicting scenes of retribution inflicted on army generals and latin mottos. An expression of contemporary opinion at the time of Cromwell's abdication. The silk is supported by wooden stretchers with embossed leather trim and brass mounts.

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Title of artwork, date

Civil War Banner, 17th century

Date supported

1989

Medium and material

Oil on silk, wooden stretchers, leather trim

Dimensions

Each: 162 x 51 cm

Grant

3000

Total cost

12000

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