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Military art prints of the Battle of
Hastings by leading military artists, all prints of the Battle of Hastings published by Cranston Fine Arts, the
military print company.
The Battle of Hastings 1066.
Hastings was one of the decisive battles of the world. It changed not
merely the dynasty but the history of England, bringing in its wake a new
race with new manners and customs and new wider ambitions. William landed
in Pevensey Bay without opposition. The ships that were defend our coast
had been compelled to return to port for supplies, and Harold, hurrying
south from his victory over the Norwegians at Stamford Bridge, found the
invaders in a strong position. Rejecting the advice to fall back on
London, Harold posted his men on the slope of Senlac and prepared to
contest William's claim to the land of Saxons. Fifty thousand Norman
knights and ten thousand rank and file formed in three divisions on the
plain with their redoubtable chief in the centre. Footmen, armed with long
lances and swords, led the way for the archers, and behind them rode the
mail-clad knights girded with sword, their shields hung round their necks
and heavy maces in their hands. Harold's force was inferior in numbers and
especially weak in cavalry. With true instinct he saw that the real
danger lay with the mailed and heavily armed knights. If they
succeeded in piercing his lines, the day was lost. Harold accordingly drew
up his men in a hollow square and warned them not to be tempted to a
charge. It was a strange sight upon which the priests looked from a woody
ridge where they had offered prayer to the God of Battles. The Normans
advanced amid the blare of trumpets, a knight riding in front of William
singing of the deeds of Charlemagne and Roland. Again and again the
invaders threw themselves on the line of the Saxons only to be hurled back
by lance and sharp-edged bill. For six hours the issue was in doubt and
then William had recourse to a cunning piece of stratagem. Finding that
his archers made no impression he ordered them to fire high in the air.
Harold, shot in the right eye, leaned in mortal agony on his shield, yet
the fight went on and the victory was still uncertain. Then came the order
that a regiment of cavalry should pretend flight, and the brave Saxons,
neglecting the warning of their leader, quitted the ranks to fall an easy
prey to the knights on the plain. The slaughter was greatest around the
standard of the Saxon King, and fifteen thousand Normans were the price of
his crown. Text by William Maxwell 1902.
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Battle of Hastings by Tom Lovell.
Open edition print. Image size 25 inches x 15 inches (64cm x 38cm). Price £58.00
ITEM CODE DHM1014
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Battle of Hastings by Brian Palmer.
The Battle of Hastings: While King Harold II was defeating the Norse invasion at the battle of Stamford Bridge in the north, the Norman invasion led by the Norman Duke William landed in the south. A Norman force of 7,000 warriors sailed across the English Channel in 450 flat boats and landed at Pevensey in Sussex on September 28th. The following two weeks saw the Norman army organising and raiding the local area for supplies. On hearing of the invasion, King Harold marched south from York to London, a distance of 200 miles, in seven days. And on October 13th with his army of 7,000 men took up position on Senlac Hill, 8 miles north of Hastings. Harold took this position as this was the direct route for London. The following day, the Normans attacked the village (which is now the town of Battle). The Battle of Hastings was a battle between King Harolds infantry and the Norman cavalry and archers. The Saxon line threw back the first charge of Norman knights and as the knights began retiring, the Saxons began to pursue the cavalry but a counter attack by Williams disciplined knights cut down the Saxon infantry. King Harold reformed his line before the second Norman cavalry attack was launched. For many hours King Harolds Saxon infantry held their ground against the repeated cavalry charges, both sides suffered heavy losses. As the evening progressed the battle turned the Normans way, William feigned a withdrawal of his cavalry, the Saxon infantry again could not resist to break ranks and pursue the cavalry. Halfway down the hill Williams knights turned and charged the Saxon infantry. King Harold at this time was mortally wounded from an arrow in the eye and the victory was won by the Normans. Each side lost a quarter of their men and during the fighting William the Conqueror had three horses killed under him. Later he ordered the building of Battle Abbey on the battlefield. The way was clear to London and William the Conqueror was crowned King of England on Christmas day at Westminster Abbey.
Signed limited edition of 1150 prints. Image size 25 inches x 15 inches (64cm x 38cm). Price £95.00
Limited edition of 50 artist proofs. Image size 25 inches x 15 inches (64cm x 38cm). Price £135.00
Limited edition of 50 giclee canvas prints. Image size 30 inches x 20 inches (76cm x 51cm). Price £460.00
Original painting by Brian Palmer. Image size 30 inches x 20 inches (76cm x 51cm). Price £2600.00
ITEM CODE DHM1036
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William the Conqueror at the Battle of Hastings by Matania.
Open edition print. Image size 9 inches x 12 inches (23cm x 31cm). Price £13.00
ITEM CODE DHM0121
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Battle of Hastings, 1066 by Henry Dupray.
Limited edition of 200 prints. Image size 12 inches x 8 inches (31cm x 20cm). Price £13.00
Antique print c.1890. Image size 12 inches x 8 inches (31cm x 20cm). Price £75.00
ITEM CODE HD0011
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Harolds Last Stand, Battle of Hastings by Harry Payne.
Limited edition of 400 prints. Image size 12 inches x 8 inches (31cm x 20cm). Price £13.00
Original chromolithograph plate published by Raphael Tuck and Sons. Paper size 10 inches x 7 inches (25cm x 18cm). Price £45.00
ITEM CODE VAR0611
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Battle of Hastings by Tom Lovell
"Stand Fast! Stand Fast!" shouts Bishop
Odo,.. "Fear nothing,
for if God please, we shall conquer yet." "So they took courage,
" wrote 12th century chronicler Master Wace. "He...sat on a
white horse, so that all might recognize him. In his hand he held a mace,
and wherever he saw most need he...Stationed the knights, and often urged
them on to assault...the enemy."
(Copyright of National geographic Society who have
granted permission to Cranston fine arts to publish 400 copies)
Battle of Hastings by Brian Palmer
The Norman Knights charge the Saxon Lines,
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Battle of Hastings Chess Set
These chess pieces represent the two opposing armies in the most
famous battle ever fought on English soil. The white pieces portray
Harold, King of England, leading his forces into battle against William,
Duke of Normandy. The ensuing battle, fought just inland from Hastings on
the south coast of England in October 1066, altered the course of English
history.
Figures made of ornamental resin.
Hastings chess pieces order number A157, price £100
($176)
Chess board in American walnut and sycamore 2"
squares order number H401, price £44 b($80
Chess set Shipping to UK £8.
Europe £35 Rest of the world £45 ($80)
Height of chess pieces - King height 4½" |
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