The ultimate ancient
military paintings and prints by renowned historical artist Chris
Collingwood. Ancient historical art prints of the Gladiators, Roman
Legions, Vikings and Alfred the Great, published by Cranston Fine Arts now
available.
SPQR (For the People of Rome) by Chris Collingwood.
Depicting Legio II Augusta, 1st Century AD, (showing a Legionary, Centurian and a Conucen Trumpeter)
Item Code : DHM0823
SPQR (For the People of Rome) by Chris Collingwood. - Editions Available
Morituri Te Saluttant (For Those About to Die Salute You) by Chris Collingwood.
Rome AD52, Gladiatorial Combat under the eyes of the Emperor Claudius (actual name, Tiberius Claudius Drusus Nero) a great supporter of the games. Seen are the Net and Trident fighter Retiarius matched with a more heavily armed Mirmillone, whilst in the background a successful Secutor seeks permission for the killing stroke.
Item Code : DHM1015
Morituri Te Saluttant (For Those About to Die Salute You) by Chris Collingwood. - Editions Available
In 480 BC the Spartans tried to defend the pass at Thermopylae against the Persians led by Xerxes. The Persian fleet had sailed along the coastline from northern Greece into the Gulf of Malia on the eastern Aegean Sea towards the mountains at Thermopylae. The Greek General and King Leonidas led the Greeks and tried to defend the pass of Thermopylae. All the defending Spartans were killed during the Battle of Thermopylae. Their defence and courage provided inspiration to the Greeks, and the following year the Greeks won battles against their old enemy the Persians.
Item Code : CCP0002
Spartans by Chris Collingwood. (P) - Editions Available
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Original pencil drawing produced on high quality art paper. Full Item Details
Paper size 16 inches x 16 inches (41cm x 41cm)
Artist : Chris Collingwood
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Roman Legionary by Chris Collingwood.
Item Code : CCP0074
Roman Legionary by Chris Collingwood. - Editions Available
Thermopylae 480BC, Spartan and Thespaian Hoplites. By Chris Collingwood.
So Tell The Spartans, Stranger passing by that here, Obedient to their laws, we lie. In 480 BC the Spartans tried to defend the pass at Thermopylae against the Persians led by Xerxes. The Persian fleet had sailed along the coastline from northern Greece into the Gulf of Malia on the eastern Aegean Sea towards the mountains at Thermopylae. The Greek General and King Leonidas led the Greeks and tried to defend the pass of Thermopylae. All the defending Spartans were killed during the Battle of Thermopylae. Their defence and courage provided inspiration to the Greeks, and the following year the Greeks won battles against their old enemy the Persians.
Item Code : DHM1243
Thermopylae 480BC, Spartan and Thespaian Hoplites. By Chris Collingwood. - Editions Available
In 480 BC the Spartans tried to defend the pass at Thermopylae against the Persians led by Xerxes. The Persian fleet had sailed along the coastline from northern Greece into the Gulf of Malia on the eastern Aegean Sea towards the mountains at Thermopylae. The Greek General and King Leonidas led the Greeks and tried to defend the pass of Thermopylae. All the defending Spartans were killed during the Battle of Thermopylae. Their defence and courage provided inspiration to the Greeks, and the following year the Greeks won battles against their old enemy the Persians.
Item Code : CCP0001
Spartan by Chris Collingwood. (P) - Editions Available
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Original pencil drawing produced on high quality art paper. Full Item Details
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Artist : Chris Collingwood
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Centurian by Chris Collingwood.
Item Code : DHM0825
Centurian by Chris Collingwood. - Editions Available
Christopher Erik Collingwood, Historical and Military Artist,
Chris has produced a wealth of impressive paintings from the Napoleonic War.
American Civil War, English Civil War, and a variety of Portraits of Great
Military Leaders, He also has produced superb paintings of Pirates, a particular
favourite of his. These superb paintings are available as Signed Limited edition
prints for you to enjoy. Most images are shown on this site in the various
Gallery's indicated.
Chris studied at Berkshire College of Art 1966 - 1970 and then worked for
Halas and Batchelor as a background artist. In the golden age of book cover
illustration Chris made the Gunslinger, Crow and Herne series his own. To this
day the shelves of High Street booksellers are full of his work. Perhaps his
best known popular pieces are in the now famous Jorvik Centre's paintings which
form the focus of the exhibitions promotion and won a travel industry award. In
recent years his best work has been paintings, such as SPQR, Anne Bonny, Mary
Reid and Calico Jack Rakam and Blackbeard in Damnation Seize My Soul.
Chris's super realistic style, using oils, brilliantly reflects the
techniques.. passion and depth of the old masters he has a particular love of
portraiture, which his new portraits of Wellington and William of Orange
certainly reflects along with others from the English Civil war his love of the
subject. He is also fascinated by the awful romance of weaponry and war. Chris
uses traditional Dutch paints made today, as in 1664, and is meticulous in his
research and attention to detail, so scarce in our modern throw away society.
Sir Anthony Van Dyke, William Dobson, Sir Peter Lely and Fortunio Matania played
a vital part in Chris's formative years. He also is much influenced by
Meissonier and De Neuville
AD61 by Chris Collingwood
Cavalry and Legionaries (plus Auxiliary Hamian Archer)
of the XIVth Legion.
Primus Pilus by Chris Collingwood.
In his 50s with 30 years experience, who now attained High Centurian
rank and commands the entire 1st Cohort.
SPQR (For the People of Rome) by Chris Collingwood
Depicting Legio II Augusta, (showing a
Legionary, Centurian and a Conucen Trumpeter).
Fire
from the Fens, c.1071 by Chris CollingwoodIn 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.
Alfred The Great by Chris Collingwood
First in the series of great British Kings from the middle
ages.
The Battle of Brunanburh937 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 Athelstan's 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.
Hingston Down 837
The Danish were joined by the people of Cornwall in an
attack on southwestern Britain but at Hingston Down they
were met by King Egbert of Wessex. His army defeated them
and as a result Cornwall was added to his empire.
Aclea 851
Aclea, south of the Thames, was a major battle between
the Danish invaders and the Saxon King of Wessex (Ethelwulf).
At Aclea King Ethelwulf and his army and succeeded in
repelling the Danes after a bitter battle.
York 867
A group of Danes led by Ivan the Boneless ventured
toward York to avenge Ivan's father who was killed in
Northumbria. The two kings of Northumbria united their
armies and drove the Danes against the city walls. The
advantage was not pursued properly and in the ensuing
fight both kings were killed and many men besides. York
fell to the Danish and became a stronghold.
Hoxne 870
The battle was fought between Edmund king of East Anglia and the
Vikings, and resulted in defeat for the Saxons. It is alleged that
Edmund was beheaded for refusing to renounce Christianity.
Ashdown 871
The Vikings had managed to take many of the Saxon kingdoms and
had occupied London with a camp at Reading but Wessex remained
unconquered. King Ethelred I and his brother Alfred led an army to
meet the charge of the Vikings. On January 8th Alfred led the
charge of the Saxons and when the Vikings retreated they pursued.
Reading 871
Ethelred I and brother Alfred led an assault on the Danish
stronghold of Reading. Although the Saxons charged the camp they
could not penetrate the entrenchments and were driven from the
field taking heavy casualties.
Wilton 871
The death of Ethelred I meant that Alfred had to take over the
kingdom of Wessex. It was then that the Vikings assaulted Wilton
though they were held off at first, when they faked a retreat the
Saxon army were taken in and pursued. The Danes turned about and
attacked with great success. Alfred's army was depleted and so he
offered a tribute to the Danes (Danegeld) if they would withdraw
to London.
Chippenham 878
The Danes under new leadership of Guthrum had started to raid
neighbouring counties in 877 despite the 5 year peace treaty
secured by Alfred. In January the Danes took Alfred's
headquarters, Chippenham, by storm. Surprised, many of the Saxons
army were killed and Alfred became a fugitive at Athelney in
Somersetshire.
Edington 878
It was here that Alfred the Great launched his counteroffensive
against the Vikings in Wiltshire. The Saxon warriors marched
toward the Danes camped at Chippenham while the Danes marched
towards the Saxons. They met at Edington and battled at close
quarters for hours until Alfred's army gained the upper hand.
Defeated, Guthrum, leader of the Danes, surrendered and was later
baptized. All southern Britain came under the rule of Alfred.
Tettenhall 910
Alfred the Great died in 899 leaving his son Edward and daughter
Ethelfleda to succeed. Peace between the Saxons and Danes was
broken by the Vikings and forced Edward to fight the battle of
Tettenhall. Edward the Elder won a decisive victory and as a
result expanded his rule to the Humber.
Tempsford 918
After Tettenhall, Edward set about reducing the Danelaw until
finally storming the Tempsford fortress in 918. Guthrum II was
killed and resistance waned. When Ethelfleda (Edwards sister) died
the two Saxon crowns were united.
Maldon 991
During Ethelred II reign Viking invaders landed at Maldon and
demanded tribute which was refused by the Alderman of Essex. In
turn he and most of his men were slaughtered. Ethelred tried to
buy off the invaders but in the end was forced to flee leaving
King Sweyn I (Forkbeard) to become king of England.
Nairn 1009
Sweyn I landed on the Moray Firth coast with his army laid siege
to the town of Nairn. King Malcolm II sent an army to relieve the
town and drove the Danes back. Malcolm himself was wounded in the
action.
Mortlack 1010
The battle took place after the Vikings invaded Banff County and
King Malcolm II organised an army to repel them. The Scots' army
managed to drive the Danes back to their ships.
Pen 1016
King Sweyn I died and Ethelred II's son Edmund (Ironside)
decided to claim the throne. However, Canute (Sweyn's son) arrived
to claim the throne and so a battle ensued. Edmund won and when
his father died claimed the throne.
Ashingdon 1016
The contest for the throne between Edmund Ironside and Canute
was decided at Ashingdon on 16th October. Edmund's brother-in-law
deserted to the Danes with some men giving an advantage to the
Danes. Canute's army to defeated Edmund's Saxons but the two
leaders made peace. Canute got Edmund's kingdom apart from Wessex
which remained under Edmund's rule.
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