Antique Framed Print : Henry Thomas Godwin
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Henry Thomas Godwin
Sir HENRY THOMAS GODWIN British military commander who scored a considerable, if controversial, success in a war against Burma. Date: 1784 - 1853
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Media ID 14304233
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1784 1853 Burma Considerable Controversial Godwin Scored Success
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 16.9cm x 37.1cm (6.7" 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
Sir Henry Thomas Godwin (1784-1853): A British Military Commander Who Scored a Considerable, if Controversial, Success in the War against Burma This evocative portrait captures the intense gaze and unwavering determination of Sir Henry Thomas Godwin, a British military commander who made his mark in the history books through his significant, yet controversial, victories in the First Anglo-Burmese War (1824-1826). Born in 1784, Godwin rose through the ranks of the British Army, demonstrating exceptional leadership and strategic acumen. In 1824, he was appointed as the commander of the British forces in the Eastern Theatre of the First Anglo-Burmese War. Facing off against the powerful Burmese army, Godwin led his troops in a series of decisive battles that ultimately resulted in the British conquest of Lower Burma. However, Godwin's victories were not without controversy. Critics argued that his tactics, which included the use of scorched earth policies and the destruction of religious sites, were excessive and unnecessary. Moreover, some historians have questioned the long-term strategic value of the British conquest of Burma, which ultimately proved to be a costly and draining endeavor. Despite these criticisms, Sir Henry Thomas Godwin's military prowess and leadership during the First Anglo-Burmese War earned him a knighthood and a place in the annals of British military history. This striking portrait, with its intricate detail and evocative expression, serves as a fitting tribute to a complex and influential figure in the history of Anglo-Burmese relations.
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