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Canvas Print : Le Guet-apens, 1869. Creator: Louis Leloir
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Le Guet-apens, 1869. Creator: Louis Leloir
Le Guet-apens, 1869. The Ambush, detail
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Media ID 36273325
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Ambush Attack Bow Gun Canvas Material Crossbow Louis Leloir Paris Museums Petit Palais
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Bring the timeless beauty of art history into your home with Media Storehouse's Canvas Prints. This exquisite piece, "Le Guet-apens, 1869" by Louis Leloir, depicts a captivating moment from the past. Witness the tension and drama in this detailed image of an ambush scene, as depicted in this masterpiece from Heritage Images. Our high-quality canvas prints are meticulously crafted to bring out the rich colors and intricate details of this iconic artwork. Add a touch of history and elegance to any room in your home with this stunning canvas print.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
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Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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or "The Ambush," is a captivating oil painting created by the renowned 19th-century French artist, Alexandre Louis Leloir. This masterpiece, completed in 1869, showcases a dramatic scene of an ambush in progress. The painting is a testament to the artist's exceptional skill in capturing the raw emotion and intensity of warfare. The canvas material is richly textured and vibrant in color, bringing the scene to life. The setting is a rural, wooded area in France, with the sun casting long shadows over the terrain. A group of men, dressed in traditional French attire, are hidden among the trees, their faces etched with focus and determination. They are poised to launch an attack on unsuspecting enemies, their weapons at the ready. Among the attackers, one man stands out, his gaze fixed on the horizon. He holds a bow gun, its string taut with tension. Another man, closer to the viewer, readies a crossbow, its heavy stock braced against his shoulder. The contrast between the two weapons, and the different tactics they represent, adds an intriguing layer to the painting. The painting is now a cherished part of the collection at the Petit Palais Museum in Paris, one of the city's most esteemed institutions for heritage art. It is a reminder of a time long past, when war was a more personal and brutal affair, and the lives of ordinary men were forever changed by the call to arms. The painting's title, "Le Guet-apens," speaks to the element of surprise and cunning that was a crucial part of warfare in the 19th century, and continues to fascinate us today.
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