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Dover Castle siege J020156
DOVER CASTLE, Kent. The siege of 1216. Reconstruction drawing by Peter Dunn (English Heritage Graphics Team) of a trebuchet
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Media ID 1889525
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Battle Field Graphic Medieval Military Weapon
16"x20" (51x41cm) Metal Print
Experience history in a new light with Media Storehouse Metal Prints. This captivating image, Dover Castle siege J020156 by Peter Dunn from Historic England, transports you back in time. Witness the intricate details of a trebuchet during the siege of 1216 at Dover Castle, Kent. Each Metal Print is meticulously crafted using high-quality materials and vibrant colors, ensuring your historical masterpiece is displayed with stunning clarity and depth. Elevate your home or office decor with this unique and thought-provoking piece of art that brings history to life.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, our metal photo prints go beyond traditional canvases, adding a cool, modern touch to your space. Wall mount on back. Eco-friendly 100% post-consumer recycled ChromaLuxe aluminum surface. The thickness of the print is 0.045". Featuring a Scratch-resistant surface and Rounded corners. Backing hangers are attached to the back of the print and float the print 1/2-inch off the wall when hung, the choice of hanger may vary depending on size and International orders will come with Float Mount hangers only. Finished with a brilliant white high gloss surface for unsurpassed detail and vibrance. Printed using Dye-Sublimation and for best care we recommend a non-ammonia glass cleaner, water, or isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol to prevent harming the print surface. We recommend using a clean, lint-free cloth to wipe off the print. The ultra-hard surface is scratch-resistant, waterproof and weatherproof. Avoid direct sunlight exposure.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
Estimated Product Size is 51.4cm x 41.2cm (20.2" x 16.2")
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 Historic England's Graphics Team transports us back to the medieval past, specifically to the siege of Dover Castle in 1216. The image captures the raw power and intensity of warfare during this era, as a colossal trebuchet is poised to hurl a large projectile towards the fortified walls of Dover Castle. The trebuchet, a formidable military engine of the Middle Ages, was a complex and intricately designed machine, capable of launching heavy stones or other projectiles over long distances. The siege of Dover Castle, which lasted from May to August 1216, was a pivotal moment in the First Barons' War, a conflict between King John of England and a rebellious baronage. The drawing masterfully depicts the trebuchet's intricate mechanical workings, with ropes and counterweights tautly stretched, ready to be released to launch a stone missile towards the castle walls. The surrounding battlefield is a chaotic scene of smoke, dust, and the clash of steel, as soldiers engage in hand-to-hand combat. The drawing also highlights the strategic positioning of the trebuchet, nestled within a protective palisade, allowing the besiegers to bombard the castle from a safe distance. The meticulous attention to detail in this reconstruction drawing by Peter Dunn brings the siege of Dover Castle to life, offering a fascinating glimpse into the military tactics and technology of the medieval period.
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