Sir Francis Lovell, 1st Viscount Lovell

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Sir Francis Lovell, 1st Viscount Lovell Ref: KS6-19

Born in 1456, Francis Lovell spent some of his formative years in the care of Richard Neville, Earl of Warwick - the 'Kingmaker' - quite probably in the company of King Edward IV's young brother, Richard, Duke of Gloucester. Lovell would become a staunch supporter of Gloucester, and was knighted by him after their expedition to Scotland in 1481, made viscount in 1483, and after Richard acceded to the throne, he became Lord Chamberlain and a Knight of the Garter. Following the Battle of Bosworth he escaped to fight for the Yorkist cause for the last time at the Battle of Stoke in 1487, after which he vanished, his end shrouded in mystery.

Graham Turner's painting shows Sir Francis wearing armour based primarily on memorial brasses of the 1480s, his helmet being notable as an early close helm, inspired by those preserved in the churches of St. Mary's, Bury St. Edmunds, and All Saints, Godshill, on the Isle of White, while other examples can be seen in the Royal Armouries and depicted in art of the period.

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)

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Price: £19.00

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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