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Harold IIs (c1022-1066) Anglo-Saxon troops (left) led by armoured standard bearer
Filename: 917_05_0390002381.jpg
Size: 3089 x 4500 (10.5MB)
Date: 29th March 2014
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Harold IIs (c1022-1066) Anglo-Saxon troops (left) led by armoured standard bearer
Harold IIs (c1022-1066) Anglo-Saxon troops (left) led by armoured standard bearer and warrior with axe, confront Norman cavalryman armed with lance:1066. After a detail from the Bayeux Tapestry. Lithograph
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Media ID 9783197
© Universal History Archive/Universal Images Group
1066 Anglo Saxon Armed Armoured Bayeux Bearer Conquest Detail Harold Lance Left Lithograph Norman Standard Tapestry Troops Warrior Weapon Cavalryman Confront
EDITORS COMMENTS
This lithograph print showcases a pivotal moment in history, depicting the clash between Harold II's Anglo-Saxon troops and a formidable Norman cavalryman during the fateful year of 1066. The image is inspired by a detail from the renowned Bayeux Tapestry, which beautifully captures the intensity of this historic confrontation. On the left side of the composition, we witness Harold II's valiant soldiers standing tall in their armor, led by an armored standard bearer proudly carrying their emblem. A warrior wielding an axe stands beside him, ready to defend his homeland against any threat. Their determined expressions reflect their unwavering commitment to protect England from foreign invasion. In stark contrast, on the right side of the print stands a Norman cavalryman armed with a lance - symbolizing both power and precision. This imposing figure represents William the Conqueror's forces as they sought to claim English soil for themselves. The lithograph expertly conveys not only the physical clash between these two opposing armies but also highlights deeper themes such as national identity and cultural conflict. It serves as a powerful reminder of one of Britain's most significant historical events – The Battle of Hastings – where English and French forces collided in an epic struggle that forever shaped British history
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