{"product_id":"na369","title":"NA369 - Kneeling Firing  | King \u0026 Country","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNA369 - Kneeling Firing | King \u0026amp; Country\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdd another chapter to the Age of Napoleon collection with Kneeling Firing, a subject suited to a thoughtful historical vignette.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis subject belongs to the Napoleonic Wars and the armies that fought them. Napoleonic battlefields depended on disciplined infantry, cavalry, standards and officers directing movement under pressure. Each formation had its own identity and role within the larger army.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKneeling Firing is defined in part by its kneeling 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\u003eAn engaging way to present it is within a Napoleonic firing line, cavalry charge or field headquarters. The setting makes the period easy to understand and gives the subject a natural place in the scene.\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\u003eCollectors can build outward from this piece with Napoleonic infantry, officers, mounted men and standard bearers, letting each addition contribute a different aspect of the setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat makes the subject appealing is the movement, uniform traditions and command of the period. These smaller details often hold the viewer’s attention as much as a prominent centrepiece.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith a little consideration for placement and supporting pieces, the subject can become a strong focal point within the collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNow available from The Military Workshop.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"King \u0026 Country","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53419511021850,"sku":"NA369","price":79.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/0154\/0890\/files\/NA369.jpg?v=1794305155","url":"https:\/\/themilitaryworkshop.com\/products\/na369","provider":"The Military Workshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}