"CRUSADERS" from a painting by Sir John Gilbert.
Striking double-page print from wood engraving published September 2, 1876 in Supplement for Harper's Weekly, A Journal of Civilization magazine, in New York City, USA.
Printed area (image as on the main picture) measures:
Extra Large poster (or Canvas) 23.7x35.4 inch / 60.3x90.0 cm (approx. same sheet size)
Large poster (or Canvas) 15.4x23.7 inch / 39.1x60.3 cm (approx. same sheet size) - this size is near original
Medium poster (or Canvas) 10.7x16.5 inch / 27.2x42.0 cm (sheet size no less than A3 / 11.7x16.5 inch)
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The Crusades were a series of predominantly religious wars fought in Medieval period, initiated and supported by Latin Church. After a Byzantine request for military aid in 1095 there were dozens of Crusading military campaigns. The Crusades to Holy Land between 1095 and 1291 had the objective of reconquering Jerusalem and surrounding areas from Muslim rule. The First Crusade resulted in conquest of Jerusalem in 1099.
Harper's Weekly, A Journal of Civilization was an American political magazine based in New York City. It was published by Harper & Brothers from 1857 until 1916 and featured foreign and domestic news, fiction, essays on many subjects, humor, and many illustrations.
Sir John Gilbert (1817 - 1897) was an English engraver, painter and illustrator. Gilbert has taught himself to paint and later became best known for his wood engravings. He produced thousands of illustrations for magazines such as Illustrated London News, Punch and The London Journal. Gilbert became president of the Royal Watercolour Society in 1871, was knighted in 1872 and became a member of Royal Academy of Arts in 1876.
This poster is a high quality "giclee" reproduction of a painstakingly restored antique original, custom-printed on Standard Single-weight Matt Coated art paper 140gsm or Heavyweight Matt Coated art paper 230gsm (more of a thin card density), or superb Epson Matt Canvas 320gsm, according to your choice. We use the latest UltraChromeHDX pigment inks which guarantee 60 years of colour permanence (up to 200 years fade-proof for colour prints). This poster is suitable for mounting and framing, as well as direct display on a wall.
IMPORTANT: If you are going to frame this print we recommend art paper 230gsm or canvas 320gsm. The 140gsm art paper option makes sense if you wish to DIY-frame or to tack the poster to a wall without framing, due to it being lighter and more flexible. All three options are giclee prints of the same high quality.
POSTER PRINT QUALITY
Please note that our reproduction posters are made to order and every print is checked before posting. The images we use in most cases are scans of antique originals, professionally restored in order to remove the most evident stains, folds, tears and other damage. We strive to balance the restoration and saving the overall integrity and antique appearance of the original. Our restored images are unique and these prints can be purchased only from VictorianMaps.
There will be no watermark on your image but there might be a white border depending on aspect ratio of the original. Please note that when a large antique original is reduced to a smaller size print some text may not be readable. Please check our measurements: every poster has its own aspect ratio same as original and printed exactly as pictured.
This high-resolution, museum-grade fine art print is produced from a unique restored image. Printed on premium archival-quality art paper or canvas, it makes a striking addition to any interior as wall decor or a poster, and a memorable gift for lovers of antique and vintage maps, collectors of historic prints, historians, and explorers. Almost indistinguishable from the original Victorian engraving, it adds character and interest to a study, library, or office wall. It also makes a thoughtful gift for all occasions, including Christmas, Valentine's Day, Easter, and Father's or Mother's Day.
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Prints up to A4 are placed in transparent sleeve and posted in cardboard-backed envelope, unless posted together with a larger poster. All posters larger then A4 are rolled in transparent plastic and acid-free tissue paper and placed in heavy-duty postal tube for dispatch / delivery. We do not ship posters folded.
It will be shipped by Royal Mail or other service with tracking and/or delivery confirmation. The P&P includes postage and packaging, and the excess (i.e. for A4 prints) will always be refunded. International buyers: please check the postage costs and allow extra time for overseas delivery; please be aware that the purchase price doesn't include any possible custom charges.
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