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Piraeus Besieged / 388 Bc
Spartan ships besiege the Athenian port of Piraeus Date: 388 BC
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Athenian Besiege Besieged Piraeus Spartan
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 17cm (9.6" x 6.7")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative image captures the intensity and scale of the pivotal ancient Greek siege of Piraeus in 388 BC. The port of Piraeus, located just outside Athens, was a vital strategic stronghold for the Athenian navy and a key supply line for the city-state. In this moment, the Spartan fleet, led by King Agesilaus II, has successfully blocked the harbor, cutting off Athens from the sea and isolating the city. The Spartans, determined to crush Athenian resistance, have surrounded the port with their ships, forming a formidable barrier against any attempt at relief or escape. The Athenian defenders, outnumbered and outmaneuvered, are shown huddled on the walls of the city, their faces etched with determination and resolve. The smoke from the fires burning within Piraeus rises in the background, a testament to the fierce fighting that has taken place. The Athenian flag, still flying proudly above the city, symbolizes their unwavering spirit and refusal to surrender. The siege of Piraeus was a turning point in the Peloponnesian War, which pitted Athens and its allies against Sparta and its allies. The outcome of this battle would ultimately decide the fate of the war and the future of ancient Greece. The courage and resilience of the Athenian defenders, despite their eventual defeat, would become a source of inspiration for generations to come.
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