STEEL ENGRAVING - "CROMWELL AND HIS DAUGHTER" from the painting by Charles Lucy, engraved by Jas. Heath, published in 1865. This engraving is in excellent condition. The picture measure 5 ¾” x 4 5/8”, and is matted to 11" x 14" for easy framing.

     Cromwell’s great affection for his daughter, Lady Claypole, is matter of history. She died at Hampton Court in 1659, and her father died the succeeding year.

     The scene requires no comment.  She knew that she was dying, and her farewell words to her distinguished father, whom she loved with extraordinary affection, and whose affection was equal to her own, are rendered with a touching truthfulness, which is unsurpassable.

      Charles Lucy was born in Nottingham in 1820 and died in London, 1875.

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