William I receiving the crown of England [graphic]Noble, George, active 18th century-19th century, printmakerDecr. 1, 1797.eng"Illustration to Bowyer's edition of Hume's 'History of England' (1805-6); William the Conqueror, standing at left with soldiers waving banners behind him, is presented the crown by Edgar Atheling, kneeling in the centre of the crowd; a prelate, probably Strigand, the Archbishop of Canterbury, stands at right with arms open; a gothic building in background at right; after Benjamin West (Staley 50)."--British Museum online catalogueTitle from text below image.Sheet trimmed within plate mark on three sides.