{"product_id":"ne011","title":"NE011 - Mounted Infantryman?  | King \u0026 Country","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNE011 - Mounted Infantryman? | King \u0026amp; Country\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor collectors building a Napoleon in Egypt display, Mounted Infantryman? introduces a focused character, action or detail from the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSituated in the French expedition to Egypt and local troops of the period, the piece rewards attention to the people and events around it. The Egyptian expedition brought European troops into unfamiliar conditions and into contact with forces and communities of North Africa. A vignette can explore both the military and human aspects of this campaign.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMounted Infantryman? gives the scene a clear sense of movement on horseback. Mounted subjects bring a different shape to the composition and create opportunities for pairing with officers, patrols or a larger formation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA mounted subject immediately introduces motion and a different level within the scene. Cavalry and horsemen can be presented on patrol, at the halt or caught in the urgency of action.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a display based on a sunlit Egyptian street, desert outpost or battlefield, position the subject where its role is evident at first glance. Even modest scenery can add depth and atmosphere.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eConsider the direction of the mount when arranging a group: a line of movement helps a small number of figures suggest a much larger formation. Officers and dismounted troops can reinforce the moment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt will sit naturally alongside Napoleonic-era soldiers and local mounted figures. Choosing companions from the same historical setting helps keep the story consistent.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe piece also invites an appreciation of a distinctive chapter of Napoleon’s early campaigns. It is a useful reminder that a historical scene can be told through an individual detail.\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":53419523309850,"sku":"NE011","price":95.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/0154\/0890\/files\/NE011.jpg?v=1794305156","url":"https:\/\/themilitaryworkshop.com\/products\/ne011","provider":"The Military Workshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}