WWI Belgian Lancers Cavalry Charge Raphael Tuck Photogravure Postcard 1914-image
WWI Belgian Lancers Cavalry Charge Raphael Tuck Photogravure Postcard 1914-image

WWI Belgian Lancers Cavalry Charge Raphael Tuck Photogravure Postcard 1914

$ 10.55

Postage Condition: Unposted Era: World War I (WWI) Year Manufactured: 1914 Type: Printed (Lithograph) Original/Licensed Reprint: Original Country: England Signed: No Time Period Manufactured: 1910-1919 Unit Type: Unit Country of Origin: England Unit of Sale: Single Unit brand: Raphael Tuck Sons Brand/Publisher: Raphael Tuck Sons Subject: Military Unit Quantity: 1 Number of Items in Set: 1 Artist: B. Granville Baker

Description

WWI Belgian Lancers Cavalry Charge Raphael Tuck Photogravure Postcard 1914. This exquisite Raphael Tuck & Sons postcard from "The European War 1914, Types of the Allied Armies, Series II" features a dramatic illustration of Belgian Lancers in a cavalry charge. The sepia-toned photogravure print, meticulously rendered by artist B. Granville Baker, captures the intensity of mounted soldiers with lances and sabers, showcasing their valor against German Uhlans as described on the reverse. It is a historical snapshot from a significant early 20th-century conflict. Published in England as Postcard No. 4310, this piece embodies the artistry and historical documentation characteristic of Raphael Tuck & Sons, "Art Publishers to Their Majesties The King & Queen." The detailed artwork and the historical context provided make this a compelling collectible for enthusiasts of military history, WWI memorabilia, and vintage postcards. The photogravure technique ensures a high-quality, nuanced image that brings the historical scene to life.

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