Source Size = 3802 x 5114

Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Liszt Collection

Source Size = 3802 x 5114

THE CHANNEL SQUADRON AT PORTLAND: A SHAM FIGHT: 1. Ten minutes to go up, ten seconds to come down!; 2. " Keep down! Keep covered, men! And don t make yourselves so confoundedly conspicuous" ; 3. A spectator: " Ugh! hot tearing work that, and I reckons their hofficers give their orders roughly too, ugh!" ; 4. Surrounded by a girdle of fire. " It seemed as if millions of bottles of ginger beer was bustin promiscuous, " said our lady caterer

Liszt Collection of nineteenth-century engravings and images to browse and enjoy

Media ID 12981641

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1891 Engraving Beer Blaze Bottles Cavalry Cavalrymen Channel Covered Division Fire Girdle Give Lady Make Military Minutes Mounted Troops Orders Portland Sham Fight Spectator Squadron Surrounded Tearing Troopers Work Caterer Conspicuous Ginger Millions Roughly Seconds

EDITORS COMMENTS
This print titled "The Channel Squadron at Portland: A Sham Fight" captures a moment of intense military action in the late 19th century. The image showcases four distinct scenes, each depicting different aspects of the spectacle. In the first scene, we witness the countdown to an explosive event as soldiers prepare for battle. The caption humorously suggests that it takes ten minutes for them to ascend and merely ten seconds to descend, emphasizing their swift and efficient movements. The second scene portrays a commanding officer urging his men to stay low and remain hidden from enemy sight. Their safety depends on maintaining cover and avoiding unnecessary attention. A curious spectator is depicted in the third scene, expressing astonishment at the fierce combat taking place before them. They remark on the brutal nature of warfare and criticize officers for their rough demeanor. Finally, we are presented with a dramatic image of troops surrounded by a blazing ring of fire. This chaotic display evokes comparisons to exploding bottles of ginger beer according to one lady caterer's observation. This vintage engraving from 1891 offers us a glimpse into history through its detailed illustrative technique. It transports us back to an era when cavalry divisions played significant roles in military strategies along coastal regions like Portland in the UK.

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