Edmund Beaufort, Duke of Somerset

Online Catalogue | Historical Art | The Medieval Art of Graham Turner | Medieval Prints | Edmund Beaufort, Duke of Somerset

Edmund Beaufort, 2nd Duke of Somerset, print from a painting by Graham Turner

Edmund Beaufort, Duke of Somerset Ref: KS5-19

Edmund Beaufort, 2nd Duke of Somerset, with his standard bearer.

A staunch supporter of the Lancastrian King Henry VI, Somerset's rivalry with the Duke of York was one of the causes of the Wars of the Roses. Their struggle for power and control of the King would escalate into open warfare at the battle of St. Albans in 1455, where Beaufort would meet his death.

Graham Turner has depicted Somerset in an English armour based on the tomb effigy of his brother, the 1st Duke, who died in 1444. Edmund Beaufort was 49 years old at St. Albans, and a veteran of the war in France, so although this armour was probably slightly out of date by 1455, he could well have continued to wear the harness that had served him well and he was comfortable with.

Reproduced on good quality slightly textured paper from a gouache painting by Graham Turner (The paper is very similar in appearance to the watercolour paper the original was painted on).

Overall print size 13"x 19" (33cm x 48cm)

click on image to enlarge

Price: £19.00

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.

Order your signed copy now - CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS

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

CLICK HERE for the overall menu to find details of Graham's complete range of medieval open and limited edition prints, individually produced giclée prints, greeting cards and available original paintings.

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