Princes in the Tower

"The Princes in the Tower", Kind Edward IV's sons, were taken to the Tower of London after their father's death by his brother Richard, to "prepare for [the eldest's] coronation". They disappeared and were never seen again, and Richard claimed the throne for himself. This story was a major point of propoganda against Richard III by his successor Henry VII, so, many argue that it may actually have been the Tudor king who did away with the heirs and pinned the blame on their uncle... I copied a painting of the princes by John Everett Millais and added my own twist and symbolism.

Original: Indian ink on A5 smooth, white, hot pressed paper.

Print: 210mm square. Recycled, 300gsm heavy paper, with a matte finish.

Sold unframed.

2021