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Guns Guns Guns
Six engravings of guns, including (top to bottom) a matchlock, a wheel-lock arquebus, a snaphaunce revolver, a snaphaunce fowling-piece, a flint fowling-piece and a percussion fowling-piece, circa 1800. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
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Hulton Archive
Media ID 11797262
© 2007 Getty Images
10"x8" (25x20cm) Photo Print
Step back in time with our captivating 'Guns Guns Guns' print from Hulton Archive, exclusively available at Media Storehouse's Fine Art Storehouse. This exquisite six-piece engraving showcases the evolution of firearms, from the matchlock and wheel-lock arquebus, to the snaphaunce revolver, fowling-piece, and percussion fowling-piece. Each intricately detailed gun is a testament to the ingenuity and craftsmanship of its era. Bring history into your home or office with this stunning and educational piece of art.
Ideal for framing, Australian made Photo Prints are produced on high-quality 270 gsm lustre photo paper which has a subtle shimmer adding a touch of elegance, designed to enhance their visual appeal.
Our Photo Prints are in a large range of sizes and are printed on Archival Quality Paper for excellent colour reproduction and longevity. They are ideal for framing (our Framed Prints use these) at a reasonable cost. Alternatives include cheaper Poster Prints and higher quality Fine Art Paper, the choice of which is largely dependant on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 20.3cm x 25.4cm (8" x 10")
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.
An Intricate Glimpse into Firearms History - Guns Guns Guns
EDITORS COMMENTS
. This print from the Hulton Archive takes us on a journey back to the early 19th century, showcasing six remarkable engravings of guns. Each firearm represents a unique chapter in the evolution of weaponry during that era. Starting from the top, we are introduced to a matchlock, an ancient yet revolutionary invention that utilized a slow-burning wick to ignite gunpowder. Moving down, we encounter a wheel-lock arquebus, which employed an intricate mechanism involving spinning wheels and sparks for ignition. The next two engravings feature snaphaunce revolvers and fowling-pieces respectively. These firearms demonstrate advancements in both design and functionality with their improved firing mechanisms. Continuing our descent through time, we come across a flint fowling-piece—a testament to the ingenuity of using flint as an ignition source. Finally, at the bottom lies a percussion fowling-piece; its innovative percussion cap system marked another significant leap forward in firearms technology. This extraordinary collection showcases not only different types of guns but also highlights how human creativity continuously pushed boundaries throughout history. The attention to detail captured in this photograph allows us to appreciate these historical artifacts as works of art themselves. As we gaze upon this medium-format portrait print by Hulton Archive/Getty Images, let us reflect on how far we have come since these weapons were first crafted—reminding ourselves of both their destructive power and their
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