Daniel Maclise
, Irish, 1806-1870
Title
An Interview between Charles I and Oliver CromwellDate1836
MediumOil on canvas
Dimensions
184 x 235 cm
Signed1836
Credit LinePurchased, 1951
Object numberNGI.1208
ProvenanceC.H. Clift; Christie's, 8 December 1877, lot 211; Shobdon Court Collection, Herefordshire; W. G. Dugdale, 1951; purchased, Mr W.G. Dugdale, Shrewsbury, 1951
Exhibition HistoryRoyal Academy of Arts, London,1836 (262)British Institution,1837 (59)
Daniel Maclise 1806-1870, National Portrait Gallery, London; National Gallery of Ireland, Dublin,1972
Daniel Maclise (1806-1870), Romancing the Past, Crawford Art Gallery, Cork, 24 October 2008 - 14 February 2009
Label TextLike many Victorian artists, Maclise found his subject matter in stories from the past. Scenes depicting Charles I were popular and particularly those that idealised his role as a husband and father. Here the captive King signs over authority to Cromwell and his men. Charles wears refined clothing and accessories while Cromwell wears armour and riding boots. Maclise evokes sympathy for the Royal family; Cromwell may be the victor but, even in defeat, the King has the loyal devotion of his children and dogs.