Framed Print : Court Martial, 1845. Creator: Unknown
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Court Martial, 1845. Creator: Unknown
Court Martial, 1845. The scene of a District Court-Martial is generally a large room attached to the garrison, or perhaps the official residence of the officer in command of the district, who mostly presides. The Judge-Advocate, or the officer of the court, sits at the bottom of the table facing the President; the prosecutor - if the charge is brought by one officer against another - must be in attendance; the prisoner, disarmed, stands by the side of the Judge-Advocate, near him a sentinel with fixed bayonet...in appearance, at least, the proceedings are fair and dispassionate.... From " Illustrated London News", 1845, Vol VII
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Army Officer Court Court Martial Court Of Law Law Court Officers Trial
13.5"x11.5" (34x29cm) Premium Frame
Step back in time with our captivating Framed Print from Media Storehouse, featuring an intriguing image of a Court Martial in 1845. This historic moment, captured from Heritage Images, showcases a District Court-Martial scene, likely held in a spacious room within a garrison or the commanding officer's residence. Add an air of mystery and intrigue to any space with this beautifully framed, unknown creation. Let the story of this enigmatic scene unfold as you ponder the events that once took place in this historic moment.
Framed and mounted 9x7 print. Professionally handmade full timber moulded frames are finished off with framers tape and come with a hanging solution on the back. Outer dimensions are 13.5x11.5 inches (34x29cm). Quality timber frame frame moulding (20mm wide and 30mm deep) with frame colours in your choice of black, white, or raw oak and a choice of black or white card mounts. Frames have a perspex front providing a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish which is easily cleaned with a damp cloth.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 21.4cm x 21.4cm (8.4" x 8.4")
Estimated Product Size is 34cm x 29.2cm (13.4" x 11.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures a significant moment in history - the Court Martial of 1845. The scene unfolds in a large room, possibly attached to the garrison or the official residence of the commanding officer. Presiding over the court is an unknown figure, most likely an officer in command of the district. At the bottom of a long table sits the Judge-Advocate or court officer, facing towards the President. The gravity of this event is palpable as we see various individuals present. The prosecutor, if one officer accuses another, must be in attendance while standing beside them is a disarmed prisoner flanked by a sentinel with fixed bayonet. Despite these intense circumstances, there is an air of fairness and impartiality surrounding these proceedings. This engraving was originally featured in "Illustrated London News" back in 1845 during Victorian times when military matters were at their peak. It offers us a glimpse into how courts martial operated during that era within Britain's armed forces. As we delve into this historical image, it serves as a reminder of both justice and conflict intertwined within our past. This photograph allows us to reflect on how far our legal system has evolved since then while honoring those who have dedicated themselves to maintaining order and discipline within our military forces throughout history.
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