Antique Framed Print : French army retreat from Arroyo de Molinos, 1811
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French army retreat from Arroyo de Molinos, 1811
French army retreat from Arroyo de Molinos after General Rowland Hill had defeated Giraud. Date: 26 October 1811
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1811 Arroyo Defeated Foot Marching Napoleonic Peninsular Retreat Retreating Wagon Molinos
14"x12" (36x31cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, the 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 16.7cm (9.6" x 6.6")
Estimated Product Size is 36.3cm x 31.2cm (14.3" x 12.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative print captures the poignant moment of the French army's retreat from Arroyo de Molinos on October 26, 1811. The defeat of the French forces under General Giraud by British General Rowland Hill marked a significant turning point in the Peninsular War. The image portrays a group of weary French soldiers, clad in their distinctive blue uniforms with red facings, trudging along a rocky mountain path with their belongings piled high on wagons. The men, some carrying muskets and others leading horses, appear determined yet resigned to their fate. The rugged terrain and barren trees in the background emphasize the harsh conditions they faced during their march. The image serves as a poignant reminder of the hardships endured by soldiers during the Napoleonic Wars and the importance of logistics and transportation in military strategy. The print, with its intricate details and rich colors, offers a glimpse into the past and transports the viewer to a time of war and struggle.
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