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Poster 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
18x24 inch Poster Print
Step back in time with our exquisite Le Guet-apens, 1869 poster print from the Media Storehouse collection. This captivating image, created by renowned French artist Louis Leloir, captures the intensity and drama of The Ambush in 1869. Witness the intricate details and vibrant colors as they come to life on your wall, transporting you to a bygone era. Add this historical masterpiece to your home or office decor and let the story of Le Guet-apens unfold before your eyes.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. 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.
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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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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