Photographic Print : Fortification Methods C017 / 3529
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Fortification Methods C017 / 3529
Plate from 18th century encyclopedia showing a comparison of different fortification methods and geometries designed by Vauban, Maroloir and DeVille. The illustration also shows a bastion, Demi Lune and Fascines
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Media ID 9234421
© DAVID PARKER/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY
Defence Encyclopedia Fort Fortification Bastion Blondel Coehoorn Deville Fascines Lunette Ravelin Redoubt Vauban
11"x8.5" Photo Print
Introducing the Media Storehouse range of Photographic Prints featuring "Fortification Methods C017 / 3529" by David Parker/Science Photo Library. This captivating historical image is taken from an 18th century encyclopedia and showcases a comparison of different fortification methods and geometries designed by Vauban, Maroloir, and DeVille. Add an air of sophistication and intrigue to your space with this elegant and informative print, perfect for history enthusiasts, architects, or anyone with an appreciation for the past. Order yours today and explore the rich history of fortification design.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 17cm x 27.9cm (6.7" x 11")
Estimated Product Size is 21.6cm x 27.9cm (8.5" x 11")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print takes us back to the 18th century, where fortification methods were at their peak. The image showcases a plate from an encyclopedia, meticulously illustrating the ingenious designs of renowned architects Vauban, Maroloir, and DeVille. As we delve into this historical masterpiece, our eyes are immediately drawn to the intricate geometries that define each method. From bastions to demi lunes and fascines, these structures were ingeniously crafted with defense in mind. The illustration provides a fascinating comparison between the different approaches taken by these architectural pioneers. A bastion stands tall and proud at the forefront of the composition, its formidable walls ready to withstand any assault. Demi lunes flank either side of it like loyal guardians protecting their stronghold. Fascines lie nearby - bundles of sticks used for reinforcement - reminding us of the resourcefulness required in constructing such fortifications. The attention to detail is remarkable; every line and curve has been carefully etched onto this plate by skilled hands long ago. It serves as a testament not only to the brilliance of Blondel, Vauban, Maroloir, DeVille but also to their dedication in documenting their knowledge for future generations. This photograph print from Science Photo Library transports us back in time when battles raged on fields adorned with coehoorn redoubts and pagan belidor lunettes. It reminds us that even amidst chaos and conflict, human ingenuity can create enduring works that stand as testaments to our resilience throughout
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