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English Civil War
Chris Collingwood  English Civil War |
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CHRIS COLLINGWOOD Art Prints of the English Civil War by military artists Chris Collingwood. The English civil war is one of the major periods of interest to Chris and this can be seen in the superb range of English Civil War art prints. The English Civil War of 1642 to 1651. The Friction between King Charles Ist and the Parliament. became civil war in 1642, sometimes referred to as "The Great Rebellion". The Monarchy was supported by Anglican episcopacy, while the Parliament has the backing of the Presbyterians. The Kings Forces known as the Royalist were strong in the west of England and in the North. But in 1644 after the Battle of Marston Moor a Victory for Oliver Cromwell and the parliamentarian army, (known as the New Model Army). the Royalists lost control of the North. King Charles the Ist had to surrender after the Royalist defeat at Naseby in 1645. The war started again when King Charles escaped and made an alliance with the Scots who invaded England. But the Scots and Other Royalist forces were defeated by Oliver Cromwell. King Charles the first was tried for treason and beheaded in 1649.
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For Sack and Plunder by Chris Collingwood. A once noble household becomes the focus of the common mans greed, thwarted only by the timely arrival of a troop of Kings Horse. |
East European Mercenary by Chris Collingwood. Part of a series of seven English Civil War uniform stuies. |
Opposing Generals of Horse - Battle of Marston Moor by Chris Collingwood. Portraits of Sir Thomas Fairfax and Prince Rupert of the Rhine. Sir Thomas Fairfax (1612-71) Captain general of the Parliamentary New Model Army and his opponent Prince Rupert of the Rhine (1619-82) nephew of King Charles 1st and general of Royalist Horse. Centre section of the painting depicts cavalry engagement during the battle of Marston Moor. |
Charles II 1630-1685 by Chris Collingwood. No text for this item |
Infantry 1643 by Chris Collingwood. No text for this item |
Pikeman of the Kings Life Guard by Chris Collingwood. Part of a series of seven English Civil War uniform stuies. |
Musketeer Earl of Manchesters Regiment by Chris Collingwood. Part of a series of seven English Civil War uniform stuies. |
Cavalry 1643 by Chris Collingwood. No text for this item |
Battle of Worcester, 3rd September 1651 by Chris Collingwood. Charles II rides out to lead his army. Including many Scots who fought on his side. |
Oliver Cromwell by Chris Collingwood. Oliver Cromwell born1599 to his father Robert Cromwell, and his mother Elizabeth Steward Cromwell. This painting of Cromwell shows him at the age of 50. From his humble beginnings he became a military leader second to none during the civil war. He was the creator of the Ironsides and was Lord Protector from 1653 to 1658. Many think of him today as a visionary political leader. He died due to a recurring illness on 3rd September 1658. |
Royalist Harquebusier Officer by Chris Collingwood. Part of a series of seven English Civil War uniform stuies. |
For God and Parliament by Chris Collingwood. The chaos of mounted action is perfectly captured as parliament troops engage in the cut and thrust of confused conflict. The observer is drawn into the fight by the closeness of impending pain. |
Parliamentarian Harquebusier Trooper by Chris Collingwood. Part of a series of seven English Civil War uniform stuies. |
Found and Lost by Chris Collingwood. After the Battle of Roundway Down 13th July 1643, a grief stricken girl meets her true love all too briefly for the last time. |
Royalist Dragoon Officer by Chris Collingwood. Part of a series of seven English Civil War uniform stuies. |
For King and Kingdom by Chris Collingwood. Depicts Royalist troops at an early stage of the war, readying for battle. Faces set with grim determination to fight and die for King and Kingdom. |
Parliamentarian Cornet by Chris Collingwood. Parliamentarian Cornet Standard Bearer of Sir John Fiennes Regiment. Colonel John Fiennes's Regiment of Horse was part of the Right Wing under the comannd of Lieutenant General Oliver Cromwell during the Battle of Naseby during the First English Civil War. Part of a series of seven English Civil War uniform stuies. |
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Battles of the English Civil War 1642-1651 |
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