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The assassination of George Villiers, 1st Duke of Buckingham by John Felton
1 of 3 portraits of John Felton
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by Richard Sawyer
etching, published 1822
6 3/8 in. x 7 3/8 in. (162 mm x 187 mm) plate size
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George Villiers, 1st Duke of Buckingham (1592-1628), Courtier; favourite of James I. Sitter associated with 49 portraits. Identify
John Felton (1595?-1628), Assassin of the Duke of Buckingham. Sitter in 3 portraits. Identify
Richard Sawyer (active circa 1807-1830), Engraver. Artist associated with 11 portraits.
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