A Lost Cause: Flight of King James II

Why it's great

King James II, who had lost his throne in the Glorious Revolution of 1688, waits on the shore for a boat to take him into exile in France. Andrew Carrick Gow painted the sad moment in 1888, 200 years later.

🏛️ Part of history

The English Civil War (1642–1688) — King James II, who had lost his throne in the Glorious Revolution of 1688, waits on the shore for a boat to take him into exile in France.

Where to see it

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Hang it on your wall

⬇ Hi-res download 1,072 × 834 px · 0.9 megapixels This is the largest scan on Wikimedia Commons, which is fairly small for a big print. The museum that owns it may offer a larger one. File page & license ↗

Three places to look for a print of this painting, from budget to museum-grade:

💵 Budget Etsy ↗ Posters and simple prints from small sellers, usually the lowest prices. 🖼️ Mid-range Fine Art America ↗ Good printing on paper, canvas or metal, made to order, with framing options. 🏛️ High-end Meisterdrucke ↗ Museum-grade giclée prints on archival paper or canvas, the closest to the real thing.

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About the artist

Andrew Carrick Gow

1848–1920 · born in London

Andrew Carrick Gow was an English painter born in London in 1848. He painted battles and scenes from English history and became a member and later Keeper of the Royal Academy. He died in London in 1920.