The Battle of Nibley Green

The Battle of Nibley Green Ref: Gic-G320

The crisis of 1469-71 left a vacuum at the top as Edward IV and the Earl of Warwick fought over their differences, giving those slightly lower in the hierarchy the opportunity to try to settle their own scores.

The long running inheritance dispute between William, Lord Berkeley, and the Talbot family was one such disagreement to boil over into violence, when Thomas Talbot, Viscount Lisle, lost patience with the proceedings in the law courts and challenged Berkeley to combat. The two nobles and their armed retainers met early in the morning of 20th March 1470 at Nibley Green in Gloucestershire, for what would be the last private battle fought on English soil.

In the ensuing encounter Lisle was killed by an arrow in his face as his force advanced down Shankley Hill towards Berkeley's position on the edge of Michaelwood - the deciding moment in the battle, pictured by Graham Turner in his painting.

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 -
22"x 17" overall size has an image size of 18.6"x 12.5" (473mm x 317mm)
17"x 12" overall size has an image size of 14"x 9.5" (360mm x 241mm)

Approximate overall print size

22"x 17" (56cm x 43cm) £79.00

17"x 12" (43cm 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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Right - This large solitary oak was once surrounded by many others before Michaelwood was reduced in size, so its younger self possibly witnessed the events of 1470. Graham has based the tree in his painting on this remarkable survivor, repositioning it to the edge of the wood.

Below - The view from Nibley Green towards Shankley Hill.

Original Paintings

Graham Turner's original painting of the Battle of Nibley Green has sold, but for details of his available originals, in oil on canvas, gouache or pencil, CLICK HERE

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