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Fine Art Print : Prize won at the Tir National, Vincennes, 1860. Creator: Unknown
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Prize won at the Tir National, Vincennes, 1860. Creator: Unknown
Prize won at the Tir National, Vincennes, [France], 1860. Trophy won by...Lieutenant Le Poitevin, who made the highest score at the contest of the Normal School of Shooting...It is the work of M. Thenard...The central portion is a cup made from a solid bloodstone... The stem is formed of fascines, surrounded...by figures of men belonging to all the various corps which were represented at the siege of Sebastopol. These little statuettes...[were] modelled from the life, cast in silver, and afterwards chased and oxydised...At the top of each edge of the flutes of the cup is an eagle in gold holding scrolls on which are engraved the names of the battles and skirmishes which took place in the Crimea; and on the tablets and scrolls beneath are the names of all the French Generals who were killed or wounded during the siege. Between the figures spring up, as it were, from the bloody soil branches of laurel, exquisitely chased in gold. The cover, which is entirely of silver, represents the disorder of a breach at the moment of an assault...the whole being surmounted by the figure of a young Sous-Lieutenant of Infantry who first waved the French flag on the Malakoff...The cost of this magnificent prize is no less than 30, 000 francs, or £1200'. From "Illustrated London News", 1860
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Media ID 36361294
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Competition Crimean War French Army Metal Work Prize Shooting Range Trophy Armed Services Craftsmanship
21"x7" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with this exquisite Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse, featuring a captivating image of the Prize won at the Tir National, Vincennes, France, 1860. This magnificent trophy was awarded to an unnamed Lieutenant Le Poitevin for making the highest score at the Normal School of Shooting contest. The intricate details of the engraving on the trophy, as seen in this Heritage Images photograph, transport you to a bygone era. Add a touch of history and elegance to your home or office with this beautifully preserved piece of the past.
21x7 image printed on 27x13 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 17.7cm x 37.5cm (7" x 14.8")
Estimated Product Size is 33cm x 68.6cm (13" x 27")
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.
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This photograph showcases the magnificent Prize won by Lieutenant Le Poitevin at the Tir National, held in Vincennes, France, in 1860. The creator of this exquisite piece is M. Thenard. The central portion of the prize is a bloodstone cup, with a stem formed of fascines, surrounded by intricately detailed figures of men representing various corps that participated in the Siege of Sebastopol. These lifelike statuettes were meticulously crafted in silver, then chased and oxydised to create a stunning finish. Adorning the edges of the cup are gold eagles, each holding scrolls inscribed with the names of battles and skirmishes that took place in the Crimea. Beneath, the names of French Generals who were killed or wounded during the siege are engraved on tablets and scrolls. Laurel branches, expertly chased in gold, sprout from the soil between the figures. The cover of the prize is entirely of silver, depicting the chaos of a breach during an assault. Atop the cover stands a young Sous-Lieutenant of Infantry, the first to wave the French flag on the Malakoff. The cost of this breathtaking prize was an impressive 30,000 francs, or approximately £1,200.
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