EMILE JEANNEST (1813-57)
Lady Godiva
1857-58RCIN 1571
The story of Lady Godiva’s ride through the streets of Coventry in order to save her people from taxation was popular with mid-nineteenth century artists and writers, reflecting contemporary taste for the medieval and chivalric.
Commissioned by Queen Victoria and presented to Prince Albert on his birthday, 26 August 1857
No. 193
Commissioned by Queen Victoria and presented to Prince Albert on his birthday, 26 August 1857
No. 193