Antique Framed Print : Boadicea (Boudica)
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Boadicea (Boudica)
Boadicea (Boudica, 30-61 AD), a queen of the British Celtic Iceni tribe. Seen here in an imaginary Victorian illustration
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Media ID 14263718
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1883 Boadicea Boudica Boudicca Briton Celtic Iceni Raised Spear
21"x16" (54x41cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 15x10 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 21x16 inches (54x41cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
Bevelled Wood Effect Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 37.1cm (9.6" x 14.6")
Estimated Product Size is 41.4cm x 54cm (16.3" x 21.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
Boudica, also known as Boudicca or Budicca, was a formidable queen of the British Celtic Iceni tribe, who lived between 30 and 61 AD. This Victorian illustration, produced around 1883, immortalizes the fierce and defiant spirit of Boudica as she leads her warriors into battle against the occupying Roman forces. Dressed in traditional Celtic attire, Boudica wears a flowing gown adorned with intricate patterns and vibrant colors, symbolizing her connection to her people and the land they inhabited. Her long, flowing hair, often depicted as red in historical accounts, cascades down her back, adding to her regal and powerful appearance. In her right hand, she holds a spear, a symbol of her warrior status and her readiness to defend her people and their territory. Boudica's story is one of resistance and rebellion against the oppressive Roman Empire. After her husband, King Prasutagus, died, the Romans seized the Iceni lands and subjected the tribe to heavy taxes and cruel treatment. Enraged by this injustice, Boudica rallied her people and launched a massive uprising, which saw the Romans suffer significant losses. Despite her bravery and successes, Boudica's rebellion ultimately ended in defeat. The exact circumstances of her death remain uncertain, but her legacy as a symbol of British resistance against foreign occupation has endured throughout history. This powerful and evocative image serves as a reminder of her indomitable spirit and the resilience of the human will in the face of adversity.
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