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Fine Art Print : Fort and Town of Alessandria, 1857. Creator: Unknown
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Fort and Town of Alessandria, 1857. Creator: Unknown
Fort and Town of Alessandria, Sardinia, 1857. The plan which is now to be carried out consists of a bastioned body and four detached forts, one situated on the Bormida, a second on the Tanaro, and the other two to the east and south-east of the place. This fortress, with the aid of Casale on one side and Genoa on the other, will enable a body of from 20, 000 to 25, 000 men to keep a much larger army in check for many months, until the arrival of succour from other quarters'. The town of Alessandria in in Piedmont, Italy, was formerly part of the Kingdom of Sardinia. From "Illustrated London News", 1857
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Media ID 36346027
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Defence Defences Fort Fortress Fortifications Wood Engraving
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into the past with our exquisite Fine Art Print of Fort and Town of Alessandria, Sardinia, captured in 1857. This stunning, vintage image from Heritage Images showcases the strategic military planning of the time, with the construction of a bastioned body and four detached forts. A must-have for history enthusiasts and art collectors, this beautiful, unknown creation transports you back to an era of fortification and strategic planning. Add a touch of timeless charm to your home or office decor with this unique and captivating print.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 53.3cm x 29.9cm (21" x 11.8")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 50.8cm (27" x 20")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This wood engraving depicts the Fort and Town of Alessandria in Piedmont, Italy, as it appeared in 1857. The image, published in the Illustrated London News, showcases the strategic military location of the fortress and the surrounding town. At the time, Alessandria was part of the Kingdom of Sardinia. The caption explains that the fortification plan included a bastioned body and four detached forts, situated on the Bormida, Tanaro, and to the east and south-east of the town. The fortress, with the support of Casale and Genoa, was expected to hold off a much larger enemy army for extended periods, until reinforcements arrived. The town of Alessandria is nestled between the rivers Bormida and Tanaro, with several bridges connecting the two bodies of water. Boats and other water transport methods are visible in the image, indicating the importance of the rivers for transportation. The black and white wood engraving offers a glimpse into the geographical and historical significance of Alessandria during the 19th century. The print is a testament to the strategic military planning and the importance of fortifications during this period in European history.
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