Historical Art, Alfred the Great

Historical art of Alfred the Great, Hereward the Wake and King Harold in historical military print by Chris Collingwood and Brian Palmer. Alfred The Great and Hereward the Wake historical prints published by Cranston Fine Arts, the military and historical art print company.

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The Battle of Brunanburh 937 AD. The west Saxon Ruler Athelstan son of Edward the Elder and Grandson of Alfred the great. Had brought under his control the Norse Kingdom of York and the Kingdom of the Britans, Strathclyde. However when he marched into Scotland, the North erupted into war against the Saxon King. against him were the Picts, and scots of Constantine III, Britain's as well as Vikings under King Olaf Godfreyson of Dublin. The combined force fought against Athelstans army in a epic two day battle at Brunanburg (situated now near the border of Scotland and England) The Saxons of Wessex and Mercia and some Danes won a great victory against the Northern Foe. After this battle Athelstan controlled most of England. this position was later held by his brothers King Edmund the 1st and later King Edred.

Fire from the Fens, c.1071 by Chris Collingwood In the year 1070, Saxon England lay under Norman oppression. Only one last centre of resistance remained. The Isle of Ely in the Fenlands of East Anglia. Here, Hereward Leofricson, son of Earl Leofric and Lady Godiva, emerged as a warrior leader. Struggling against overwhelming odds in his defiance of the Normans. The legend of Hereward the Wake was born.

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Original painting by Chris Collingwood. £12000.00

Postcard size 6 inches x 4 inches (15cm x 10cm) £2.00

Fire from the Fens, c.1071 by Chris Collingwood.
In the year 1070, Saxon England lay under Norman oppression. Only one last centre of resistance remained. The Isle of Ely in the Fenlands of East Anglia. Here, Hereward Leofricson, son of Earl Leofric and Lady Godiva, emerged as a warrior leader. Struggling against overwhelming odds in his defiance of the Normans. The legend of Hereward the Wake was born.

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 £130.00
Limited edition of 50 giclee canvas prints. Image size 40 inches x 30 inches (102cm x 76cm). Price £690.00
Limited edition of 50 giclee canvas prints. Image size 36 inches x 26 inches (91cm x 66cm). Price £590.00
Original painting by Chris Collingwood. Image size 40 inches x 30 inches (102cm x 76cm). Price £12000.00
Postcard size 6 inches x 4 inches (15cm x 10cm). Price £2.00

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Textbook Attack by David Pentland.

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Original painting by Chris Collingwood. £9000.00

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Alfred The Great by Chris Collingwood.
Alfred was born in 849 at Wantage, Oxfordshire He was the youngest son of King Ethelwulf of Wessex, he became King of the Anglo Saxon Kingdom of Wessex from 871 to 899. Alfred is known for his great defence of the Kingdoms of southern England against the Vikings. Eventually in 871 he made peace with the Vikings who agreed to a withdrawal out of his kingdom. It is likely a large payment of gold was made. Alfred was awarded the epithet The Great, and was the only king to be awarded this title. Alfred the Great was a learned man and improved the education and legal and military systems and structure. Alfred died on the 26th October 899

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Limited edition of 50 artist proofs. Image size 15 inches x 25 inches (38cm x 64cm). Price £130.00
Limited edition of 50 giclee canvas prints. Image size 28 inches x 36 inches (71cm x 91cm). Price £590.00
Limited edition of 50 giclee canvas prints. Image size 20 inches x 30 inches (51cm x 76cm). Price £460.00
Original painting by Chris Collingwood. Image size 20 inches x 34 inches (51cm x 86cm). Price £9000.00
Postcard size 6 inches x 4 inches (15cm x 10cm). Price £2.00
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Forestside by David Dipnall.

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Anglo-Saxon 750 AD Wearing Coppergate Helmet by Stuart Liptrot (AP)

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Ivan Berryman - Battle of Britain Art

Artist Ivan Berryman has been producing many pencil drawings depicting scenes from the Battle of Britain. Each of these is signed by one of the pilots who was actually present at the battle, and is often inspired by the events they took part in themselves. Special signed print editions have also been created from existing full colour print editions, with some featuring multiple pilot signatures. You can find all of Ivan's Battle of Britain artwork on his website - www.ivanberryman.com, or see a full list of pencil drawings - updated regularly, in our dedicated section of pencil drawings.

When you go to a product page for an item in our shop, click on the names of the pilots where they are linked in the text for an item to see a profile page for that pilot. Often we include photos of signing sessions along with details of their flying career, and a full list of all items signed by the pilot.

Pilot Signed Battle of Britain Prints and Original Pencil Drawings

Commemorating the 70th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain

We are busy building up a portfolio of many many original pencil drawings which depict events from the Battle of Britain, the famous air battle won by 'the Few' in the summer of 1940. The British and Commonwealth pilots defended the air above Britain and the surrounding seaways from the might of the German Luftwaffe. Greatly outnumbered, the bravery of these young pilots saved the country from invasion, and let Britain survive to go on to defeat Germany. Without that first crucial victory, the outcome of the war could have been so very different. We have been busy arranging signing sessions with the few pilots who fought in that great battle who remain with us to this day. Our newly commissioned pencil drawings are often based on the descriptions of the battle by these great men, and are authenticated by their signatures. We have also had several editions of existing prints signed in full, or have signatures added to parts of existing editions. We have also incoporated signatures of some of the German pilots who also took part in the battle, some of whom went on to become top scoring aces of the war. See our Original Pencil Drawings Section - particularly the section of artists David Pentland and Ivan Berryman. Also, see our New Signature Editions section to see all of our newly signed editions.

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