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Photographic 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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Ambush Attack Bow Gun Canvas Material Crossbow Louis Leloir Paris Museums Petit Palais
10"x8" Photo Print
Step back in time with our exquisite Media Storehouse Photographic Print featuring the iconic work "Le Guet-apens, 1869" by Louis Leloir. This captivating image, titled "The Ambush," transports you to a bygone era with its intricate details and rich storytelling. Originally captured by Leloir in 1869, this timeless photograph is now available as a stunning print, perfect for adding depth and character to your home or office decor. Bring history to life with this beautiful piece from Heritage Images.
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Estimated Product Size is 20.3cm x 25.4cm (8" x 10")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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Le Guet-apens,
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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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