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WILLIAM / CONQUEROR / SHIPS
Ships of William the Conqueror sailing to battle Date: 1066
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Media ID 20144865
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20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the rich history of the Middle Aages with our exquisite selection of Fine Art Prints from Media Storehouse, featuring this stunning image of William the Conqueror and his formidable fleet. Dating back to the fateful year of 1066, witness the determination and courage of the Norman ruler as he sets sail to claim the English throne. Add an air of regal sophistication to your home or office with this evocative and captivating print from Mary Evans Prints Online.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.5cm x 40.6cm (19.9" x 16")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 55.9cm (26" x 22")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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William the Conqueror and His Armada: Sailing Towards the Shores of Britain (1066) This evocative image captures the momentous event of William, Duke of Normandy's, preparations for the invasion of England in 1066. Known as William the Conqueror, he would go on to become the first Norman King of England, marking the end of Anglo-Saxon rule. The ships in this print, laden with soldiers, horses, and supplies, are a testament to the vast military might that William brought to bear against the Anglo-Saxon forces. The fleet, numbering around 700 vessels, was a formidable sight as it sailed towards the English Channel. The year 1066 was a pivotal one in English history, with several claimants vying for the English throne. Edward the Confessor, the last Anglo-Saxon king, had died without an heir, leading to a power vacuum. William, who was Edward's cousin and the rightful heir according to the Doomsday Book, saw his opportunity and set sail from Normandy. The invasion was not an easy feat. Storms, treacherous waters, and the resistance of the English forces under Harold Godwinson, who had been elected king by the Witan (council of nobles), made the journey a perilous one. However, William's determination and military prowess eventually paid off. On October 14, 1066, the Normans defeated the English forces at the Battle of Hastings, securing William's claim to the English throne. This print, with its intricate details and dramatic composition, transports us back to that fateful year and the momentous events that unfolded on the shores of Britain. The ships, with their sails billowing in the wind, carry the weight of history as they sail towards an uncertain future.
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