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		Henry III, from the Wall-Painting in the Sedilia above the Monument of King Sebert, 1775 William Blake (British, 1757–1827) Watercolor, pen and black ink, and shell gold on paper; 15 5/8 x 10 1/4 in. (39.8 x 26 cm) Society of Antiquaries of London

King Sebert, from the Wall-Painting in the Sedilia above his Monument, 1775
William Blake (British, 1757–1827)
Watercolor, pen and black ink, and shell gold on paper; 12 3/8 x 4 3/4 in. (31.5 x 12 cm)
Society of Antiquaries of London

Description

Description

These two kings, from different periods of British history, were paired in the 14th-century sedilia, or ceremonial seats, presumably because Henry III had helped to reestablish Westminster Abbey, which Sebert had founded.

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