A mortar firing partridges

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A mortar firing partridges

864346 A mortar firing partridges'; (add.info.: A mortar firing partridges, showing the barrel in cross-section. A large bomb was placed in the centre chamber and a number of smaller ones like hand grenades in the surrounding chambers. When fired, the projectiles were hurled towards the target like a covey of partridge. Stipple engraving from "Encyclopaedia Londinensis" Vol II (London, c1800).); Universal History Archive/UIG

Media ID 38140720

© Universal History Archive/UIG / Bridgeman Images

Artillery Barrel Beer Barrel Beer Barrels Bomb Bombs Cross Section Partridge Stipple Engraving Torch Wooden Barrel Wooden Barrels Encyclopaedia Londinensis Igniting

EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures the intense moment of a mortar firing 'partridges' in the 19th century. The intricate cross-section of the barrel reveals a large bomb placed in the center chamber, surrounded by smaller projectiles resembling hand grenades. When ignited, these projectiles were hurled towards their target like a covey of partridge birds taking flight. The skilled stipple engraving technique used to create this image from "Encyclopaedia Londinensis" Vol II showcases the detailed craftsmanship and precision required to depict such a complex weapon system. The soldier standing next to the mortar adds a sense of scale and human presence to this scene of military action. The billowing smoke and flickering torch in the background hint at the chaos and destruction that war brings, while also highlighting the technological advancements made in artillery during this period. This historical illustration serves as a reminder of both the ingenuity and brutality inherent in warfare throughout history. Overall, this print is not just a visual representation of a mortar firing 'partridges', but also an intriguing glimpse into the past where innovation and conflict intersected on battlefields around the world.

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