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'King Alfred the Great (849-899) forgets the cakes prepared by the Danish house




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"King Alfred the Great (849-899) forgets the cakes prepared by the Danish house

XEE4155338 " King Alfred the Great (849-899) forgets the cakes prepared by the Danish house under her roof at Athelney, and burns them, 878 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " King Alfred the Great (849-899) forgets the cakes prepared by the Danish house under her roof at Athelney, and burns them, 878 - Back in the little house, she reproaches the king for his inattention" (Legend has it that Alfred (849-899), offered shelter from the Danes by a woman at Athelney in the Somerset marshes, allowed her cakes burn because he became distracted while stringing his bow, 878) - engraving in " L Histoire d Angleterre, depuis les temps plus recules" by Francois Guizot 1877.); Stefano Bianchetti; French, out of copyright

Media ID 23311450

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18x24 inch Poster Print

Step back in time with our captivating King Alfred the Great Poster Prints. Featuring the iconic image of Alfred the Great, ruler of Wessex from 871 to 899 AD, engrossed in thought as he overlooks the burnt remains of cakes prepared by the Danish house. This evocative print, taken from the engraving by the French School and skillfully reproduced by Media Storehouse, showcases the historical detail and intrigue of this pivotal moment in English history. Bring the past to life in your home or office with this exquisite and authentic work of art from Fine Art Finder.

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Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.

Estimated Product Size is 46.3cm x 61.6cm (18.2" x 24.3")

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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This print titled "King Alfred the Great forgets the cakes prepared by the Danish house" takes us back to a moment in history filled with intrigue and regret. The engraving, created by French School in the 19th century, depicts a scene from 878 when King Alfred sought refuge at Athelney in Somerset marshes during Danish invasion. Legend has it that a generous woman offered him shelter and even went as far as preparing cakes for his sustenance. However, distracted while stringing his bow, King Alfred allows the cakes to burn in the fireplace of her humble abode. In this image, we witness their confrontation as she reproaches him for his lack of attention. The artist beautifully captures the emotions on both their faces - anger etched across hers and remorse visible on King Alfred's countenance. This historical event symbolizes not only an act of forgetfulness but also serves as a reminder of human fallibility amidst times of great adversity. Through this engraving, Stefano Bianchetti brings to life an important episode from British history where generosity clashes with severity, showcasing how small acts can have significant consequences. It is a testament to our shared humanity and serves as a poignant reminder that even great leaders are susceptible to moments of distraction and oversight.

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