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Poster Print : The Siege of Basing House, 1645 (engraving) (b / w photo)
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The Siege of Basing House, 1645 (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF273147 The Siege of Basing House, 1645 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Hollar, Wenceslaus (1607-77); Private Collection; (add.info.: built in 1535 for William Paulet (c.1483-1572) 1st Marquess of Winchester; during the English Civil War it belonged to John Paulet, 5th Marquis and was besieged 3 times by the Parliamentary troops; ); Czech, out of copyright
Media ID 12789919
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Battered Civil War Defensive Fortifications Fortified Grounds Royalists Walls
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Experience history come to life with Media Storehouse's stunning range of poster prints. This captivating image, "The Siege of Basing House, 1645 (engraving) (b/w photo)" by Wenceslaus Hollar, transports you back in time to the English Civil War. The intricate details of the engraving bring the siege to life, showcasing the intensity and drama of this pivotal moment in history. Add this beautiful poster print to your home or office to inspire and educate, and let the story of The Siege of Basing House unfold before your eyes.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 59.4cm x 28.3cm (23.4" x 11.1")
Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
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.
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The Siege of Basing House, 1645 - A Glimpse into the Turbulent English Civil War
EDITORS COMMENTS
. This print captures a historic moment in time - "The Siege of Basing House, 1645". The engraving by Wenceslaus Hollar takes us back to a tumultuous period during the English Civil War. Basing House, built in 1535 for William Paulet, stands proudly amidst its fortified grounds. However, it became a battleground when it fell under the control of John Paulet, the 5th Marquis. The Parliamentary troops laid siege to this royalist stronghold not once but thrice. In this image, we witness the aftermath of one such attack. The architecture is battered and destroyed; walls lay crumbled as towers stand defiantly against an ominous landscape. This scene showcases both the defensive strength and vulnerability of Basing House. Hollar's detailed engraving transports us back in time as we imagine the chaos that unfolded within these very walls. It serves as a reminder of how conflicts can leave lasting scars on even grand palaces like Basing House. This powerful photograph print from Fine Art Finder allows us to appreciate both the artistic skill behind Hollar's work and gain insight into an important chapter in history - one where loyalty was tested and fortifications were put to their ultimate test at Basing House during the English Civil War.
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