Medallion portraits of British composers, (early-mid 19th century). Creator: Unknown.

Medallion portraits of British composers, (early-mid 19th century).  Creator: Unknown.

2-705-234 - The Print Collector/Heritage Images

Medallion portraits of British composers, (early-mid 19th century). Portraits of Samuel Arnold, Dr Arne, George Frideric Handel, Henry Rowley Bishop and Henry Purcell. Samuel Arnold (1740-1802) was organist of the Chapels Royal and Westminster Abbey. Dr Arne (1710-1778) was responsible for composing "Rule Britannia". Handel (1685-1759), was a German-born baroque musician who lived much of his life in England, where he composed his masterpiece, "Messiah". Bishop (1786-1855) is most famous for the song "Home! Sweet Home!". Purcell (1659-1695) wrote an ode for the King's birthday at the age of ten. [The London Printing and Publishing Company, London]


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People Information

Creator
  1. Unknown, attributed to: :
Subject
  1. Samuel Arnold: British: Composer
  2. Thomas Arne: British; English: Musician, composer
  3. George Frideric Handel: German: Composer, musician
  4. Henry Rowley Bishop: British, English: Composer
  5. Henry Purcell: British: Composer
People Related
  1. London Printing and Publishing Company: : Publisher, printer, publishing company, printers

Medium
  1. Engraving

Picture Type
  1. Portrait

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Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 4234x5382
File Size : 22,254kb


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  1. 0580030032
  1. 2-705-234
  1. 2705234

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