The Conquest of Saxony AD 782-785

The Conquest of Saxony AD 782-785 Paintings

These are original paintings by Graham Turner, painted in gouache on watercolour board for the Osprey book 'The Conquest of Saxony AD 782-785'. They are unique pieces of hand-painted artwork by this well known historical artist - CLICK HERE or on the photo of Graham at work for more information about how to purchase one of these paintings, or to arrange to visit us to view the originals.

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Battle in the Suntel Hills, AD 782 Ref: GT-271A

Carolingian commanders make their last stand under a dwarf beech tree in the Suntel Hills, as Saxons warriors - including their leader Widukind - close in for the kill.

Gouache painting by Graham Turner - image size 19"x 13" (48 x 33cm)

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Siege of Wittekindsberg, AD 783 Ref: GT-271B

Charlamagne's Carolingian warriors storm through the shattered northern gate of the Saxon citadel of Wittekindsberg in AD 783.

Gouache painting by Graham Turner - image size 19"x 13" (48 x 33cm)

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Widukind's Baptism at Attigny, AD 785 Ref: GT-271C

Charlamagne greets the leader of the defeated Saxons, Widukind, at the baptism of the former pagan at the Carolingian church and palace in Attigny, AD 785.

Gouache painting by Graham Turner - image size 19"x 13" (48 x 33cm)

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Purchasing an Original Painting

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Artist signed Osprey book, Campaign 271, The Conquest of Saxony AD 782-785

The Conquest of Saxony AD 782-785 Ref: CAM271
Charlemagne's defeat of Widukind of Westphalia

by David Nicolle

Includes three paintings by Graham Turner

Books bought from Studio 88 are individually
hand-signed by artist Graham Turner

From the publisher's website:
A detailed account of the key years that saw Charlemagne take personal command and finally subjugate the Saxons - one of the most epic campaigns of his long reign.

Charlemagne's conquest of the Saxons was the hardest fought and most protracted of his wars; it involved 18 campaigns spread across 33 years, a great deal of lower-level fighting and the harshest final peace settlement that Charlemagne ever imposed upon a defeated foe. Rapidly taking on the character of a religious conquest from its outset, it also became the most important of all Charlemagne's wars for the future direction and character of European history and began the long process of uniting the German-speaking peoples.

With extensive photographs, full colour artworks, maps and bird's-eye-views, this volume unravels the initial stages of a convoluted sequence of events that led to the conquest of the Saxons and ultimately Charlemagne's consolidation of Saxony into the greater Carolingian Empire.

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Paperback
248 x 184mm
96 pages
Published August 2014

Price: £16.99

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