This original linocut book illustration, the Bowmen of Britain, features a knight in the middle of an arrow storm in the Alliterative Morte Arthure (King Arthur's Death).

The illustration is one of many which appears in Michael Smith's translation of the Alliterative Morte Arthure (King Arthur's Death) (published in 2021).

In the story, the poet describes a battle scene in which arrows from the 'bowmen of Britain' pound King Arthur's enemies from afar. Clearly reflective of battle scenes from the Hundred Years' War, the passage powerfully recreates the impact of an arrow storm on knights in battle.

When Michael was preparing the manuscript of the book for publication, a number of prints were produced to illustrate different sections of the book.

Michael is offering these originals for sale to collectors. All are signed and dated and carry the mark LCI to reflect the limited special edition status of the print. After these prints are sold, no more will be made available.

This print is hand printed on 250 gsm Somerset Velvet Paper on a 19th Century Albion Press in oil-based black ink for longevity; signed and edition by the artist. Printed area: 12" x 12"; paper size approx twice as much again.

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Michael Smith's translation of King Arthur's Death was published in 2021. To learn more about the book and to buy a signed and specially-dedicated edition, please click here.