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Dover Castle siege J020156
DOVER CASTLE, Kent. The siege of 1216. Reconstruction drawing by Peter Dunn (English Heritage Graphics Team) of a trebuchet
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Media ID 1889525
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Battle Field Graphic Medieval Military Weapon
17"x15" (43x38cm) Premium Frame
FSC real wood frame with double mounted 10x8 print. Double mounted with white conservation mountboard. Frame moulding comprises stained composite natural wood veneers (Finger Jointed Pine) 39mm wide by 21mm thick. Archival quality Fujifilm CA photo paper mounted onto 1mm card. Overall outside dimensions are 17x15 inches (431x381mm). Rear features Framing tape to cover staples, 50mm Hanger plate, cork bumpers. Glazed with durable thick 2mm Acrylic to provide a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish. Acrylic Glass is far safer, more flexible and much lighter than typical mineral glass. Moreover, its higher translucency makes it a perfect carrier for photo prints. Acrylic allows a little more light to penetrate the surface than conventional glass and absorbs UV rays so that the image and the picture quality doesn't suffer under direct sunlight even after many years. Easily cleaned with a damp cloth. Please note that, to prevent the paper falling through the mount window and to prevent cropping of the original artwork, the visible print may be slightly smaller to allow the paper to be securely attached to the mount without any white edging showing and to match the aspect ratio of the original artwork.
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 17.4cm (9.6" x 6.9")
Estimated Product Size is 43.1cm x 38.1cm (17" x 15")
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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EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative reconstruction drawing by Peter Dunn of Historic England's Graphics Team transports us back to the medieval past, specifically to the siege of Dover Castle in 1216. The image captures the raw power and intensity of warfare during this era, as a colossal trebuchet is poised to hurl a large projectile towards the fortified walls of Dover Castle. The trebuchet, a formidable military engine of the Middle Ages, was a complex and intricately designed machine, capable of launching heavy stones or other projectiles over long distances. The siege of Dover Castle, which lasted from May to August 1216, was a pivotal moment in the First Barons' War, a conflict between King John of England and a rebellious baronage. The drawing masterfully depicts the trebuchet's intricate mechanical workings, with ropes and counterweights tautly stretched, ready to be released to launch a stone missile towards the castle walls. The surrounding battlefield is a chaotic scene of smoke, dust, and the clash of steel, as soldiers engage in hand-to-hand combat. The drawing also highlights the strategic positioning of the trebuchet, nestled within a protective palisade, allowing the besiegers to bombard the castle from a safe distance. The meticulous attention to detail in this reconstruction drawing by Peter Dunn brings the siege of Dover Castle to life, offering a fascinating glimpse into the military tactics and technology of the medieval period.
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