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Mary Queen of Scots Compelled to Sign Her Abdication in the Castle of Lochleven

Printmaker: Stewart, James Struthers, RSA · 1791-1863Publisher: Ackermann, Rudolph · 1764-1834Printer: McQueenPrimary artist: Allan, William, Sir, RSA, PPRSA · 1782-1850

The print is dedicated to the original owner of the painting, Nathaniel George Philips Esqr, but the present location of Allan's original oil is not known, however Aberdeen Art Gallery holds several preparatory chalk drawings of the heads of some of the participants.

The BM holds an impression, acc. no.1873,0809.585. This is a lettered impression, the inscription reading; the title, a dedication from the painter to the owner of the original painting, Nathaniel George Philips Esqr., around a crest bearing the motto 'Simplex Munditiis' and "Painted by William Allan A.R.A. / Engraved by James Stewart / London _ Published July 1st. 1827, for the proprietor by R. Ackerman, [sic] Strand. / Printed by Mc.Queen".

The print was published on 1827-07-01



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  • Object data

    Date1827
    Accession1996.084
    TypePrint Etching and engraving
    MaterialsSupport paper
    Medium Ink
    Dimensions Image
    41cm x 46.5cm
    Plate
    46.1cm x 55.5cm
    Mount
    58.1cm x 86.4cm
    AcquisitionGift Stewart, James Struthers, RSA (March 19th, 1834)
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