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Landing of Julius Caesar in Britain, 54BC
A standard-bearer of the 10th legion in bearskin leads Roman infantry onto a beach at Sandwich, 54BC. Julius Caesar in breastplate and coat stands on board an anachronistic steamboat. Britons in animal skins with maces and cudgels fight them in the sea. Landing of Julius Caesar. Handcoloured steel engraving after an illustration by John Leech from Gilbert Abbott A Becketts Comic History of England, Bradbury, Agnew & Co. London, 1880
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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 17.5cm (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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This handcoloured steel engraving, titled 'Landing of Julius Caesar in Britain, 54BC,' depicts a pivotal moment in history as the Roman army, led by the legendary commander Julius Caesar, sets foot on British soil for the first time. The image, created by John Leech and published by Bradbury, Agnew & Co. in 1880, is an intriguing blend of fact and fiction. Julius Caesar, dressed in a breastplate and coat, stands confidently on the deck of an anachronistic steamboat, gazing out at the British shore. A standard-bearer of the 10th legion, wearing a bearskin headdress, leads the Roman infantry onto the sandy beach. The Britons, clad in animal skins and armed with maces and cudgels, are shown engaging in hand-to-hand combat with the Romans in the sea. The anachronism of Caesar's steamboat, a technology that would not be invented for over a thousand years, adds a whimsical touch to this historical scene. The image also includes several other anachronisms, such as knights on horseback, chain mail suits, and helmets, which were not present during Caesar's invasion. Despite these anachronisms, the engraving captures the spirit of the era and the excitement of the first Roman invasion of Britain. The intricate details, from the herald bearing the Roman eagle standard to the pub in the background where volunteers are no doubt recruiting, add depth and humor to this caricatured representation of history. The use of color further enhances the visual appeal of the image, making it a fascinating glimpse into the past.
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