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IC059 - Standing Firing Archer | King & Country
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IC059 - Standing Firing Archer | King & Country
For collectors building a Imperial China display, Standing Firing Archer introduces a focused character, action or detail from the period.
This subject belongs to Chinese dynastic armies and legendary military figures. China’s military past provides a rich variety of infantry, horsemen, commanders and martial traditions. Military discipline and the legends surrounding great leaders both offer scope for historical scenes.
Standing Firing Archer is defined in part by its standing position. That gives the figure a specific purpose when combined with soldiers in complementary poses, helping create a formation with natural variety and a clear direction of action.
The weapon-related action captures a specific second in an engagement. It invites the viewer to imagine the position of an unseen target and the response of the surrounding troops.
Consider setting the piece in a Chinese fortress, training ground or battlefield. A coherent background is often the difference between an attractive miniature and a memorable historical vignette.
Angle the figure toward a common point of interest and use more stationary troops to balance the movement. A coherent line of fire can make an otherwise compact scene feel complete.
To expand the scene, look towards Chinese guards, mounted soldiers, standards and fortifications. Together, compatible subjects can add a sense of movement, scale and period detail.
The piece also invites an appreciation of the meeting of military history and legendary personalities. It is a useful reminder that a historical scene can be told through an individual detail.
It is equally suitable as a stand-alone subject or as one part of a carefully arranged story from the same range.
Now available from The Military Workshop.
Brand: King & Country
