The Battle of Bosworth

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THE BATTLE OF BOSWORTH - 22nd August 1485

When Richard III succeeded his brother, Edward IV, in 1483, he found his throne threatened by the Lancastrian Henry Tudor, who was then exiled in France. Two years later, Henry landed in Wales with a small force and on the 22nd August 1485, he confronted the Royal army near Market Bosworth in Leicestershire.

Richard III at the Battle of Bosworth, Wars of the Roses - Medieval Art print by Graham Turner

The Battle of Bosworth - King Richard III's Charge Ref: BOS-38

With the two armies locked together in fierce hand to hand combat, Henry Tudor, surrounded by only a small body of men, becomes isolated from his main force. Seeing a chance to end the battle with one decisive stroke, King Richard III leads his household knights and retainers in a thunderous charge, seeking out his adversary.

Graham Turner's dramatic painting transports the viewer into the thick of the action, You can feel the shattering impact of the King's lance on the unfortunate Sir William Brandon, as Tudor's Red Dragon Standard falls to the ground. To the left, Sir John Cheyney spurs his horse on to challange the King and Henry Tudor's mount rears up, startled by the deafening noise of battle. However, the hitherto uncommitted forces of Sir William Stanley can be seen approaching and their intervention on Tudor's side leads to the defeat and death of Richard III, the last Plantagenet King of England, and the succession of Henry Tudor as Henry VII.

Open Edition Print published from an oil painting.
Overall print size, including border - 33"x 24" (84cm x 60cm).

Each print is supplied with a 'Who's who', identifying the major participants and banners shown in the painting.

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Price: £38.00

Battle of Bosworth Canvas Print

This painting is also available reproduced on canvas - just like the original painting - CLICK HERE for details.

Battle of Bosworth Greeting Cards

Graham Turner's painting of the Battle of Bosworth is also available as a Greeting Card - CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS

King Richard III at the battle of Bosworth - Medieval art print by Graham Turner

Richard III at Bosworth Ref: D1-15

Richard III leads his household knights and retainers in their charge towards Henry Tudor, at the height of the Battle of Bosworth on 22nd August 1485.

Reproduced on good quality heavyweight paper from a pencil drawing by Graham Turner.

Overall print size A3 - 11.5"x 16.5" (30cm x 42cm) - image size approximately 9.5"x 13.5" (24cm x 35cm)

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Price: £15.00

Richard III leaves Leicester before the Battle of Bosworth, 1485 - Medieval Art print by Graham Turner

The March from Leicester Ref: MFL-17

King Richard III leads his army out of Leicester, past Austin Friars and over Bow Bridge, en-route to Bosworth and his fateful confrontation with the invading army of his adversary for the throne, Henry Tudor.

Open Edition Print
Overall print size, including border - 16"x 12" (40cm x 30cm).

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Price: £17.00

Battle of Bosworth, Wars of the Roses - Medieval Art print by Graham Turner

The Battle of Bosworth - The Melee Ref: BOB-17

At the height of the Battle of Bosworth, the King's vanguard, led by the Duke of Norfolk, engages the main body of Henry Tudor's army, commanded by the Earl of Oxford.

Open Edition Print.
Overall print size, including border - 16"x 12" (40cm x 30cm).

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Price: £17.00

Artillery at Bosworth Ref: Gic-G115

The Yorkist Artillery open fire on Henry Tudor's army at the start of the Battle of Bosworth.

Giclée Print published from a gouache painting by Graham Turner.

Each print individually printed to order on very high quality heavyweight paper, and then signed on the border by the artist.

Sizes given are approximate and include a border.

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Available in two alternative sizes - select size required below -

Print Size

22"x 17" (56cm x 43cm) £79.00

16"x 12" (40cm x 30cm) £59.00

The Medieval Art of Graham Turner

The Wars of the Roses

The series of battles fought between the rival Yorkist and Lancastrian claiments to the English throne during the second half of the 15th century are now known as the Wars of the Roses, after badges carried by supporters of the two factions - the white rose of York and the red rose of Lancaster.

Political tensions erupted into open conflict at the first battle of ST.ALBANS in 1455, when the Duke of York took up arms against the Lancastrian King Henry VI, and this battle is one of several that Graham Turner has brought to life in his series of paintings devoted to this turbulent period in our history. WAKEFIELD, TOWTON, NORTHAMPTON, BARNET, TEWKESBURY, and BOSWORTH - where Henry Tudor defeated Richard III - these are some of the other battles that have been painted by this highly regarded historical artist who specialises in medieval history, all of which are available as prints from Studio 88.

CLICK HERE for details of the complete range of open and limited edition MEDIEVAL PRINTS by Graham Turner, priced from £17.

GREETING CARDS and ORIGINAL PAINTINGS are also available

Richard III at the Battle of Bosworth, Wars of the Roses - Medieval Art prints by Graham Turner

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