{"product_id":"na398","title":"NA398 - Sitting Wounded  | King \u0026 Country","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNA398 - Sitting Wounded | King \u0026amp; Country\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor collectors building a Age of Napoleon display, Sitting Wounded introduces a focused character, action or detail from the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSituated in the Napoleonic Wars and the armies that fought them, the piece rewards attention to the people and events around it. 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\u003eSitting Wounded is defined in part by its sitting 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\u003eA casualty or rescue subject brings the human cost of conflict into view. It offers a contrast to attacking figures by showing what happens to the people caught in the fighting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eConsider setting the piece in a Napoleonic firing line, cavalry charge or field headquarters. A coherent background is often the difference between an attractive miniature and a memorable historical vignette.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGive the vignette enough space and avoid treating it merely as a dramatic accessory. Nearby comrades or medical personnel can provide an appropriate sense of concern and purpose.\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":53419512463642,"sku":"NA398","price":79.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/0154\/0890\/files\/NA398.jpg?v=1794305152","url":"https:\/\/themilitaryworkshop.com\/products\/na398","provider":"The Military Workshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}