“The Execution of Lady Grey”

Artwork: The Execution of Lady Jane Grey

Genre: Historical

Artist: Paul Delaroche

Periods: Romanticism, Academic art

Created: 1833

Medium: Oil on canvas

Dimensions: 246 x297 cm

Location: National Gallery, London, UK (from 1909)

@nationalgallery Paul Delaroche ( b. 17 July 1797 in Paris, France- d. 4 November 1856 in Paris, France) was a French painter who achieved his greater successes painting historical scenes. The Execution of Lady Jane Grey is considered to be the major work by Paul Delaroche., the painting is based on historical event. The Lady Jane Grey (b. c. 1536-37 – d. 12 February 1554), also known as Lady Jane Dudley (after her marriage) and as “the Nine Days ‘ Queen”, was an English noblewoman and de facto Queen of England and Ireland from 10 until 19 July 1553. (Wikipedia)

Photography by @art_love_enjoy_life

24 February 2020

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