Samuel Woodforde R.A. (1763-1817) – Xerxes’ Invasion of Greece –These ten drawings were bound into a marbled album with thebookplate of the Earls of Yarborough, Brocklesby. 1. The Court of Xerxes. Ink and watercolour. 350x457 mm. 2. The destruction of Xerxes’ first Hellespont bridge. Ink and watercolour. 344x450 mm. 3. The Persians prepare to cross the Hellespont. Ink and watercolour. 350x462mm 4. The Persians assuage the Hellespont. Ink and watercolour. 335x461 mm. 5. Xerxes overseeing the Persians cross the Hellespont. Ink and watercolour. 349x450 mm 6. Greeks arming against Xerxes’ invasion. Ink and watercolour. 341x450 mm. 7. The Greek fleet prepares for the Persian invasion. Ink and watercolour. 346x461 mm. 8. A Greek betraying his city to the Persians. Ink and watercolour. 345x455 mm. 9. The Greeks and the Persians do battle, I. Ink and watercolour. 342x438 mm. 10. The Greeks and the Persians do battle, II. Ink and watercolour. 346x460mm.