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Gentlemen fencers making the plain Cut over
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Gentlemen fencers making the plain Cut over
Gentlemen fencers making the plain Cut over the Point from Carte in Tierce. Copperplate engraving by after an illustration by Thomas Rowlandson from Mr. Domenico Angelos The School of Fencing, London, 1787
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Angelo Armes Carte Combat Domenico Duel Ecole Fencers Fencing Gentlemen Parry Plain Point Rowlandson Swordplay Thrust Tierce
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This print depicts a scene of elegant gentleman fencers engaged in the art of swordplay, specifically executing the 'plain cut over the point' maneuver during a duel or combat training session. The engraving, created as an afterpiece to an illustration by Thomas Rowlandson from Domenico Angelo's renowned fencing manual, 'The School of Fencing, or, The Ecole des Armes,' published in London in 1787, offers a fascinating glimpse into the refined world of 18th-century European fencing. The image showcases two fencers in a tierce formation, a defensive position where one fencer shields his opponent's attacks with a buckler, or small round shield, while the other thrusts and parries with his sword. The fencer on the left is in the act of executing a 'plain cut,' a powerful and direct strike aimed at the opponent's midsection, while his adversary attempts to parry and counterattack. The intricate details of their attire, from their breeches and waistcoats to their stockings and shoes, reflect the fashionable elegance of the time. The print's copperplate engraving technique, a popular method for producing high-quality, detailed images during the 18th and 19th centuries, adds to the visual allure of the scene. The meticulous attention to detail and the dynamic interplay between the fencers create a captivating tableau of skill, strategy, and grace. This print serves as an enduring testament to the artistry and sophistication of 18th-century fencing and the enduring appeal of the duel as a symbol of honor and chivalry.
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