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Dover Castle siege J020152
DOVER CASTLE, Kent. The siege of 1216. Reconstruction drawing by Peter Dunn, English Heritage Graphics Team, of the French attack on the collapsed North Gate, East tower
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Media ID 663498
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Armour Battle Field Graphic Illustration Medieval Military Tower Weapon
20"x20" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the rich history of Dover Castle with our stunning Fine Art Print from the Media Storehouse collection. This captivating reproduction, featuring the siege of 1216 by Historic England Photo Library (J020152), showcases a mesmerizing reconstruction drawing by Peter Dunn of the French attack on the collapsed North Gate, East tower. Bring the history of this iconic Kent landmark into your home or office with this beautiful and authentic work of art.
20x20 image printed on 26x26 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 50.8cm x 47cm (20" x 18.5")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 66cm (26" x 26")
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 evocative reconstruction drawing by Peter Dunn of the Historic England Graphics Team transports us back to the turbulent medieval era and the siege of Dover Castle in 1216. The collapsed North Gate and East Tower stand as haunting reminders of the fierce battle that once raged around them. French forces, led by the future King Louis VIII, laid siege to the castle in an attempt to overthrow King John. In this intricately detailed illustration, we see the intensity of the conflict as French soldiers, clad in armor and wielding an array of deadly weapons, launch an attack on the castle's defenses. The towering walls, battered and scarred from the relentless assault, offer a stark contrast to the meticulously crafted armor and weaponry of the attackers. The graphic depiction of the siege engines, such as the trebuchet and mangonels, highlights the advanced military technology of the time. This illustration not only serves as a testament to the historical significance of the siege of Dover Castle but also as a visual reminder of the brutal realities of medieval warfare.
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