The Battle of Mortimer's Cross

The Battle of Mortimer's Cross, 1461 - print from painting by Graham Turner

The Battle of Mortimer's Cross Ref: Gic-G331

On 2nd February 1461*, the forces of Edward, Earl of March, intercepted an army loyal to Henry VI commanded by the king's half-brother, Jasper Tudor, Earl of Pembroke, at Mortimer's Cross in Herefordshire. Edward's father, the Duke of York, had been killed at Wakefield just over a month earlier, but his victory on this cold clear day successfully reversed Yorkist fortunes and would soon lead to his crowning as king Edward IV, following his even more decisive victory at Towton.

Jasper Tudor's father Owen (grandfather of the first Tudor king, Henry VII), was captured as their army disintegrated in defeat. Owen was taken to Hereford where he was executed; according to Gregory's Chronicle 'trusting all eway that he shulde not be hedyd tylle he sawe the axe and the blocke, and when that he was in hys dobelet he trustyd on pardon and grace tylle the coler of hys redde velvet dobbelet was ryppyd of.'

Graham Turner's latest painting shows Owen and his remaining men as they find themselves fighting for their lives against the advancing Yorkists, victory within their grasp. Edward Earl of March's standard is in the thick of the fighting, along with the banners of Sir William Herbert, who would go on to be Edward's trusted lieutenant in the region, and Sir Walter Devereux. Facing them can be seen the banners of Pembroke and the earl of Wiltshire, who brought Irish, French and Breton mercenaries to fight alongside Pembroke's largely Welsh army.

*some sources suggest the battle was fought on the 3rd.

Giclée Print published from a gouache 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 -
21"x 17" overall size has an image size of 16.9"x 12.5" (429mm x 317mm)
16"x 12" overall size has an image size of 12.8"x 9.5" (326mm x 241mm)

Approximate overall print size

21"x 17" (53cm x 43cm) £79.00

16"x 12" (41cm x 30cm) £59.00

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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The Sun in Splendour print

High quality artist-signed prints are available reproduced from another of Graham Turner's paintings of the Battle of Mortimer's Cross 'The Sun in Splendour' - CLICK HERE FOR FULL DETAILS

The Battle of Mortimer's Cross - Print from a painting 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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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