English Royal Banner no. 9, 1707-1714.
Copy design by Edward J. Ashenden for an English Royal Banner no. 9, 1707-1714, intended for the study of heraldry, early 20th century
Copy design by Edward J. Ashenden for an English Royal Banner no. 9, 1707-1714, intended for the study of heraldry. The period covers the reign of Queen Anne
Artist Biography
Edward James Ashenden (1896–1952) Born at Wandsworth Common in London, Ashenden was a versatile British artist known for his work in watercolour, design, model-making, and decorative arts. He studied at Putney School of Art before and after World War I, and his creative talents were applied in diverse settings—from museum displays at the Wellcome Historical Medical Museum to international exhibitions like the Century of Progress in Chicago. During World War II, he served as a camouflage officer with the Air Ministry. Ashenden exhibited at the Royal Academy, the Royal Institute, and across the UK