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War against the Vikings: " The king of Wessex Alfred I the Great (846-899) disguise as a harpist enters Guthrum camp to derober his battle plans, Somerset 878 (King Alfred the Great, disguised as a musician)
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War against the Vikings: " The king of Wessex Alfred I the Great (846-899) disguise as a harpist enters Guthrum camp to derober his battle plans, Somerset 878 (King Alfred the Great, disguised as a musician)
ELD4886845 War against the Vikings: " The king of Wessex Alfred I the Great (846-899) disguise as a harpist enters Guthrum camp to derober his battle plans, Somerset 878 (King Alfred the Great, disguised as a musician, viewing the situation of the enemy in the Danish camp, previous to his defeating them in the somerset, 876-878) Drawing a la plugins me "Historische Memorabilian des In-und Auslandes" by Anton Ziegler, 1840 Private Collection by Geiger, Peter Johann Nepomuck (1805-80); (add.info.: War against the Vikings: " The king of Wessex Alfred I the Great (846-899) disguise as a harpist enters Guthrum camp to derober his battle plans, Somerset 878 (King Alfred the Great, disguised as a musician, viewing the situation of the enemy in the Danish camp, previous to his defeating them in the somerset, 876-878) Drawing a la plugins me "Historische Memorabilian des In-und Auslandes" by Anton Ziegler, 1840 Private Collection); Photo © The Holbarn Archive
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In this photo print, we are transported back in time to the War against the Vikings in Somerset, 878. The image depicts a pivotal moment as King Alfred I the Great of Wessex disguises himself as a harpist and infiltrates Guthrum's camp to steal his battle plans. The king, hidden beneath his musician's facade, carefully observes the enemy's situation within the Danish camp. His eyes reflect determination and strategic thinking as he gathers crucial information that will aid him in defeating Guthrum and his forces. Drawn with meticulous detail by Anton Ziegler in 1840, this historical artwork captures not only the intensity of war but also showcases King Alfred's cunning tactics. It is evident that he possesses both bravery and intellect, using disguise as a means to gain an advantage over his adversaries. This powerful image from Fine Art Finder reminds us of the resilience and resourcefulness displayed by great leaders throughout history. King Alfred I the Great stands tall among them, exemplifying how even amidst chaos and uncertainty, one can find innovative ways to overcome challenges. As we gaze upon this piece of artistry by Peter Johann Nepomuck Geiger from The Holbarn Archive collection, we are reminded of our own capacity for ingenuity when faced with adversity. It serves as a timeless reminder that sometimes victory lies not just on the battlefield but also within our ability to think outside conventional boundaries.
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