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"King Alfred the Great (849-899) forgets the cakes prepared by the Danish house
XEE4155338 " King Alfred the Great (849-899) forgets the cakes prepared by the Danish house under her roof at Athelney, and burns them, 878 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " King Alfred the Great (849-899) forgets the cakes prepared by the Danish house under her roof at Athelney, and burns them, 878 - Back in the little house, she reproaches the king for his inattention" (Legend has it that Alfred (849-899), offered shelter from the Danes by a woman at Athelney in the Somerset marshes, allowed her cakes burn because he became distracted while stringing his bow, 878) - engraving in " L Histoire d Angleterre, depuis les temps plus recules" by Francois Guizot 1877.); Stefano Bianchetti; French, out of copyright
Media ID 23311450
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30"x20" (76x51cm) Canvas Print
Bring history to life with our exquisite Media Storehouse Canvas Prints. Feast your eyes on this captivating image of King Alfred the Great (849-899) by Stefano Bianchetti from Fine Art Finder. In this engraving, King Alfred is shown momentarily distracted, forgetting the cakes prepared by the Danish house under his roof at Athelney. The intricate details and rich colors of this artwork are beautifully rendered on our high-quality canvas, making it a stunning addition to any home or office decor. Transport yourself back in time with this captivating piece of historical art.
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Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 76.2cm (20" x 30")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This print titled "King Alfred the Great forgets the cakes prepared by the Danish house" takes us back to a moment in history filled with intrigue and regret. The engraving, created by French School in the 19th century, depicts a scene from 878 when King Alfred sought refuge at Athelney in Somerset marshes during Danish invasion. Legend has it that a generous woman offered him shelter and even went as far as preparing cakes for his sustenance. However, distracted while stringing his bow, King Alfred allows the cakes to burn in the fireplace of her humble abode. In this image, we witness their confrontation as she reproaches him for his lack of attention. The artist beautifully captures the emotions on both their faces - anger etched across hers and remorse visible on King Alfred's countenance. This historical event symbolizes not only an act of forgetfulness but also serves as a reminder of human fallibility amidst times of great adversity. Through this engraving, Stefano Bianchetti brings to life an important episode from British history where generosity clashes with severity, showcasing how small acts can have significant consequences. It is a testament to our shared humanity and serves as a poignant reminder that even great leaders are susceptible to moments of distraction and oversight.
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