Divided Loyalty

Divided Loyalty Ref: Gic-G315

Ludlow Castle - Autumn, 1459.

A soldier from the Calais Garrison considers the awkward dilemma he finds himself in: sworn to protect the King, yet now expected to take up arms against him by his captain, the Earl of Warwick, who has joined the Duke of York in his stand against Henry VI and his court favourites. He proudly wears the cross of St. George - the livery of England - while holding a red sash bearing Warwick's badge of the ragged staff he is expected to put on. Where does his loyalty lie - is he prepared to follow his captain in open rebellion against the Crown, to become a traitor?

It was the Calais garrison's eventual decision not to turn against their King that was a major factor in the Yorkist failure at the Battle of Ludford Bridge, forcing the Duke of York, and the Earls of March, Warwick and Salisbury to flee into exile.

Graham Turner's painting highlights the complex shifting alliances that typify the Wars of the Roses, and how, although it is kings and nobles who dominate our history, their disagreements and power struggles affected ordinary people trying to survive in these uncertain and often violent times.

Giclée Print published from an original painting by Graham Turner.

Each print individually printed to order on very high quality heavyweight paper, and then signed on the border by the artist.

Sizes given are approximate and include a border.

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Available in two alternative sizes - select size required below -
17"x 21" overall size has an image size of 12.5"x 16.6" (317mm x 422mm)
13"x 16.5" overall size has an image size of 9.5"x 12.6" (241mm x 320mm)

Approximate overall print size

17"x 21" (43cm x 54cm) £79.00

13"x 16.5" (33cm x 42cm) £59.00

Divided Loyalty canvas print Ref: G315-XLC

This painting is also available reproduced on good quality canvas, individually printed before being stretched on wooden stretcher bars - just like the original oil painting - then varnished for protection.

Note that canvas prints have no white border - this is the overall size of the canvas on its wooden stretcher bars and the image extends to the edge.

Each canvas is individually signed (on the reverse, as there is no border) by the artist, Graham Turner.

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Canvas orders going to an overseas address should email us at info@studio88.co.uk for a shipping price - our usual shipping rates do not apply.

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18"x 24" (46cm x 61cm) canvas £169.00

15"x 20" (38cm x 51cm) canvas £149.00

Having printed your giclée print on the best quality fine-art paper (Hahnemühle 308gsm), Graham Turner individually signs it on the border.

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Medieval Art Paintings, Prints and Cards by Graham Turner

THE WARS OF THE ROSES

THE MEDIEVAL ART OF GRAHAM TURNER - Signed by Graham Turner

Graham Turner's eagerly anticipated book about the Wars of the Roses is now available.

It includes over 120 of his paintings and drawings, many newly created, with supplementary images and a comprehensive and fascinating text that illuminates the complex, shifting course of events and the people who lived their lives through this tumultuous time.

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Ludford Bridge print

High quality artist-signed prints are also available reproduced from Graham Turner's painting of Ludford Bridge - CLICK HERE FOR FULL DETAILS

Ludford Bridge 1459 - Print from a painting by Graham Turner

The Wars of the Roses

The period of civil strife in the second half of the 15th century now known as the Wars of the Roses was one of the most dramatic and turbulent in English history. Since first being inspired by a visit to Bosworth battlefield nearly 30 years ago, Graham Turner has immersed himself in the period to create a unique and comprehensive series of meticulously researched paintings that bring to life this colourful but unsettled chapter in our past and our ancestors who lived their lives through it.

Graham's available original paintings, along with prints and cards reproduced from them, are detailed here on the Studio 88 website, and the following links will take you to a relevant page to help your browsing.

THE FIRST BATTLE OF ST ALBANS, 1455

THE BATTLE OF BLORE HEATH, 1459

THE BATTLE OF LUDFORD BRIDGE, 1459

THE BATTLE OF NORTHAMPTON, 1460

THE BATTLE OF WAKEFIELD, 1460

THE BATTLE OF MORTIMER'S CROSS, 1461

THE SECOND BATTLE OF ST ALBANS, 1461

THE BATTLE OF TOWTON, 1461

THE BATTLE OF HEDGELEY MOOR, 1464

THE BATTLE OF HEXHAM, 1464

THE BATTLE OF EDGCOTE, 1469

THE BATTLE OF EMPINGHAM, 1470

THE BATTLE OF BARNET, 1471

THE BATTLE OF TEWKESBURY, 1471

THE BATTLE OF BOSWORTH, 1485

THE BATTLE OF STOKE, 1487

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The Wars of the Roses - Medieval Art Paintings, Prints and Cards by Graham Turner