Original artwork description:

Tomb of Edward Seymour
Pen and Watercolour on Paper
Unframed: 58 x 43.5cm
Signed by the Artist
Certificate of Authenticity

Born in 1537, Edward was the son of Edward Seymour, 1st Duke of Somerset and nephew of Queen Jane Seymour, third wife of King Henry VIII. In 1560 he secretly married Catherine Grey, younger sister of the famous Lady Jane Grey. Because Catherine was a legitimate heir to the throne, she could not marry without the consent of Queen Elizabeth. When the marriage was discovered upon the birth of their first son the couple was imprisoned in the Tower of London where they had a second son and then exiled so that Edward would never see his wife again. Following Catherine's death in 1568, Edward was allowed back at court. and subsequently remarried twice. Edward lived the latter part of his life quietly, under the political radar, and died at Netley having reached the incredible age of 81. His tomb now resides at Salisbury Cathedral.

This painting has been rendered in black pen and watercolours reminiscent of the style of Victorian illustration. It forms part of a wider collection of works exploring modern society's relationship with religion.

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Materials used:

Pen and Watercolour

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