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Framed Print : Fortifications: Ancient fortress with curtain walls, top, and bastioned fortress, bottom
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Fortifications: Ancient fortress with curtain walls, top, and bastioned fortress, bottom
Fortifications: Ancient fortress with curtain walls, top, and bastioned fortress, bottom. Engraving c1880
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Media ID 9783643
© Universal History Archive/Universal Images Group
Bottom C1880 Curtain Engineering Fortifications Fortress Military Walls
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Discover the rich history of fortifications with our stunning Framed Prints from Media Storehouse. Featuring an engraving from Universal Images Group (UIG) dating back to 1880, these prints showcase the beauty and complexity of ancient fortresses. The top image showcases a fortress with elegant curtain walls, while the bottom image reveals the intricate design of a bastioned fortress. Each print is carefully framed to preserve and enhance the intricate details of this historical artwork. Bring a piece of the past into your home or office with our Framed Prints of Fortifications.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 40.4cm x 40.4cm (15.9" x 15.9")
Estimated Product Size is 44.6cm x 62cm (17.6" x 24.4")
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 from Universal Images Group (UIG) showcases the remarkable evolution of fortifications throughout history. The engraving, dating back to around 1880, presents a striking contrast between two distinct types of ancient fortress designs. At the top, we are transported to an era where curtain walls dominated military engineering. These formidable structures were characterized by their sheer height and impenetrable appearance. As our gaze follows the intricate details etched in this print, we can almost imagine soldiers patrolling along these towering walls, safeguarding their civilization against potential threats. In stark contrast lies the bastioned fortress depicted at the bottom of this engraving. Here, we witness a more sophisticated approach to defensive architecture. The strategic placement of bastions – protruding polygonal structures – not only enhanced protection but also allowed for better surveillance and artillery coverage. This image serves as a testament to human ingenuity in times of war and conflict. It reminds us that throughout history, civilizations have constantly adapted their fortification techniques to ensure survival against ever-evolving threats. As we admire this historical artifact captured by UIG, let us reflect on how far we have come in terms of military engineering and defense strategies. This photograph invites us to appreciate both the beauty and functionality behind these ancient fortresses while acknowledging their vital role in shaping our world today - even if only through visual representation rather than commercial use.
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