{"product_id":"tr019","title":"TR019 - The Mounted Sun King, King Louis XIV  | King \u0026 Country","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTR019 - The Mounted Sun King, King Louis XIV | King \u0026amp; Country\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore Historical Personalities with The Mounted Sun King, King Louis XIV, a King \u0026amp; Country miniature depicting a distinctive part of this historical collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe wider setting is royal figures, statesmen and notable historical personalities. A major historical personality can provide an immediate focal point in a display. Dress, ceremony and the context in which a person is shown all help connect a miniature to its period.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLouis XIV is depicted on horseback carrying the Royal Banner of France. The banner identifies the mounted figure at a glance and makes him a focal point for a display centred on the French court.\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\u003eAn engaging way to present it is within a royal court, formal portrait setting or historical gathering. The setting makes the period easy to understand and gives the subject a natural place in the scene.\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 period attendants, guards and ceremonial pieces. Choosing companions from the same historical setting helps keep the story consistent.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat makes the subject appealing is the people who shaped or symbolised their eras. 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":53419576983834,"sku":"TR019","price":223.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/0154\/0890\/files\/TR019.jpg?v=1794306705","url":"https:\/\/themilitaryworkshop.com\/products\/tr019","provider":"The Military Workshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}