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Studies for a Yeomen Warder (Beefeater); an outdoor scene with group of spectators in front of buildings; and the tying of Tyndale to the stake
Studies for a Yeomen Warder (Beefeater); an outdoor scene with group of spectators in front of buildings; and the tying of Tyndale to the stake

Studies for a Yeomen Warder (Beefeater); an outdoor scene with group of spectators in front of buildings; and the tying of Tyndale to the stake

Governor's Grand Executive Reception Room, Pennsylvania State Capitol, "The Founding of the State of Liberty Spiritual"
,
Harrisburg, PA

Object Details

Title:
Studies for a Yeomen Warder (Beefeater); an outdoor scene with group of spectators in front of buildings; and the tying of Tyndale to the stake
Date:
1902–6
Artist:
Medium:
Graphite on tracing paper
Dimensions
10 ¼ x 15 ½ in.
Classification
Drawings-watercolors
Credit Line:
Gift of the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, 2015
Description

[in the scroll with Tyndale’s last words in graphite]: Lord, open the King of England’s eyes

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