‘The Eglinton Tournament’ (plate 4), 1840. A lithographic print, drawn by Doyle directly onto the stone. 10¼ x 14½ inches. This is an image of the Melee – when participants tried to recreate the effect of a medieval skirmish. The result was the usual travesty, and Doyle exaggerates the disorder for comic effect.
Photograph and text by Simon Cooke. You may use this image without prior permission for any scholarly or educational purpose as long as you (1) credit the photographer and (2) link to this URL in a web document or cite it in a print one. [Click on the image to enlarge it.]
Bibliography
Doyle, Richard. The Tournament. London: Dickinson, 1840.
Created 12 October 2023