‘The Eglinton Tournament’ (plate 1), 1840. A lithographic print, drawn by Doyle directly onto the stone. 10¼ x 14½ inches. Doyle’s opening tableau shows the sheer misery of heavy rain, with umbrellas raised above the heads of the participants, their fancy dress offering no protection.
Photograph and text by Simon Cooke. You may use this image without prior permission for any scholarly or educational purpose as long as you (1) credit the photographer and (2) link to this URL in a web document or cite it in a print one. [Click on the image to enlarge it.]
Bibliography
Doyle, Richard. The Tournament. London: Dickinson, 1840.
Created 12 October 2023