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Fictile vases in the British Museum
Fictile vases in the British Museum. Vases in red clay with black designs, showing decorative patterns, warrior on biga two-horse chariot, and fighting warriors. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Henry Moses from A Collection of Antique Vases, Altars, etc. London, 1814
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Altars Antique Biga Chariot Clay Etruscan Fight Lance Moses Shield Two Horse Vase Vases Warrior Fictile Myth
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Breathtakingly beautiful, our Media Storehouse range of Poster Prints showcases the timeless allure of Fictile vases, as captured in this exquisite image from the British Museum. Rights Managed through Mary Evans Prints Online, these prints bring the intricate red clay designs with their striking black patterns, depictions of mythological scenes such as a warrior on a biga two-horse chariot, and intense battles between warriors, right into your home or office. Each print is a testament to the rich cultural heritage and artistic mastery of ancient civilizations. Bring history to life with these captivating Poster Prints from Media Storehouse.
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 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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Fictile Vases in the British Museum: A Glimpse into Ancient Greek, Roman, and Etruscan Mythology This handcoloured copperplate engraving, created by Henry Moses in 1814, offers a glimpse into the rich and intriguing world of ancient art housed in the British Museum. The image showcases an exquisite collection of fictile vases, with their red clay bodies adorned with intricate black designs. The vases depict various mythological scenes, including a warrior riding in a biga, a two-horse chariot, while another warrior engages in a fierce battle, brandishing a lance and shield. The detailed engraving captures the intensity of the fight, with the warriors locked in a struggle, their muscles tensed and their expressions filled with determination. The Greek, Roman, and Etruscan civilizations are renowned for their mastery of pottery, and these vases are a testament to their artistic prowess. The black designs on the red clay vases are reminiscent of the intricate patterns found on ancient ceramics, which often told stories of gods and heroes. The biga chariot scene may represent the myth of Achilles and Patroclus, with Achilles riding in his chariot to battle, while the fighting warriors could be depictions of various mythological figures engaged in epic battles. The vases in this engraving serve as a reminder of the rich mythological traditions that shaped ancient cultures. This stunning handcoloured copperplate engraving by Henry Moses is a beautiful representation of the ancient art housed in the British Museum, offering a glimpse into the mythological worlds of the Greeks, Romans, and Etruscans.
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