Lot 27: *JAMES WILLIAM GLASS, A.R.S.A. (BRITISH, 1825-57) "RICHARD, COEUR DE LION, ON HIS WAY TO JERUSALEM"

signed and dated 1854 oil on canvas 69 1/4 by 95 in. 175.9 by 241.3 cm. Provenance: Owen Edgar Gallery, London Exhibited: London, Royal Academy, 1854, No. 414 Literature: Art Journal, 1854, p.167, "The scene is the desert, and the army of the crusaders has the appearance of an interminable caravan, the rear of which is traceable far across the burning sands, until lost in the distance. Richard appears in front accompanied by a train of knights with an attendance of slaves - Bedaween (sic) guides; and here and there, above the heads of the long array, appear the litters of those fair ladies who, with their lads, would assume the cross. The subject is painted with great perspicuity; and the appointments and character of the most prominent figure pronounce him to be Richard and no one else.".