{"product_id":"ic059","title":"IC059 - Standing Firing Archer  | King \u0026 Country","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIC059 - Standing Firing Archer | King \u0026amp; Country\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor collectors building a Imperial China display, Standing Firing Archer introduces a focused character, action or detail from the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStanding 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eConsider 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAngle 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is equally suitable as a stand-alone subject or as one part of a carefully arranged story from the same range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNow available from The Military Workshop.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"King \u0026 Country","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53419487199514,"sku":"IC059","price":57.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/0154\/0890\/files\/IC059.jpg?v=1794304346","url":"https:\/\/themilitaryworkshop.com\/products\/ic059","provider":"The Military Workshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}