{"product_id":"battle-of-cannae-by-james-strachan-davidson-1897","title":"Battle of Cannae by James Strachan-Davidson, 1897","description":"\u003cp\u003eBattle of Cannae by James Strachan-Davidson is a superb 1897 antique colour lithograph that fuses cartography with historical narrative to illuminate one of antiquity’s most decisive clashes. Created for an educational history volume by the eminent classicist, this map presents the 216 BC encounter in which Hannibal defeated the Romans during the Second Punic War. With Roman troop placements clearly articulated in red and opposing forces set out in contrasting tones, the composition distills complex battlefield dynamics into an immediately legible visual account. Rectangular encampments, a winding river line, and carefully patterned unit blocks guide the eye across the terrain and make strategy visible at a glance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing is for a fine art reproduction by The Unique Maps Co., available on acid-free archival paper or artist’s cotton canvas. Choose from a range of sizes to suit your space. We offer professional framing in classic finishes, and you can personalize your piece with optional captions, margins, or a dedication. Each print is produced with museum-quality inks to honor the clarity, colour, and period character of the original lithograph.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJames Strachan-Davidson was a leading British classicist of the late nineteenth century, admired for his lucid scholarship on Rome and his commitment to making ancient history accessible to students and general readers alike. His maps and diagrams, including this plan of Cannae published in 1897, embody that mission: they are concise, meticulously composed, and designed to support clear historical understanding rather than mere decoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Battle of Cannae holds an almost mythic place in military history. Hannibal’s encirclement of a larger Roman army became a textbook demonstration of tactical brilliance, shaping military thought for centuries. This map captures that turning point with the elegant didactic style of its era—colour-coded formations, crisply defined camps, and the river’s sinuous course anchoring the field—so viewers can grasp how position and movement determined the outcome.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVisually, the palette is restrained and scholarly: warm beige grounds the sheet; saturated reds denote Roman arrays; purple and green distinguish opposing contingents and features of the field. Striped and solid fills differentiate troop types, while the contrast between the rigid geometry of camps and the curvilinear river adds rhythm and balance. Despite its age, the design feels modern in its clarity—a perfect blend of art and information that rewards close study and serves as an elegant focal point for a home library, office, or study.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA thoughtful gift for historians, classicists, military enthusiasts, and lovers of cartography, this print suits occasions from Christmas and Father’s or Mother’s Day to graduations, housewarmings, or to welcome someone home from travels in Italy’s Apulia region—an enduring reminder of strategy, scholarship, and timeless design.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you're not sure what size to order, or you're looking for a custom order of some kind \u003cspan\u003e–\u003c\/span\u003e a different size, a different colour, a special frame \u003cspan\u003e–\u003c\/span\u003e then please \u003ca href=\"\/es\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003econtact me\u003c\/a\u003e. I usually respond within a few minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can see an example of my fine art personalisation service in the fifth image. Zoom in and take a look. My personalised artwork is always very well received. Take a look at \u003ca href=\"\/es\/pages\/map-personalisation\"\u003emore examples of personalisation\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can also choose to \u003cem\u003eage\u003c\/em\u003e your art print to make it look older. This is popular amongst my customers who want their artwork to look like an older, antique print. You can see an example of ageing in the sixth product image, or go ahead and check out \u003ca href=\"\/es\/pages\/sepia-aged-maps\"\u003elots of examples of other aged artwork\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe model in the listing images is holding the 18x24in (45x60cm) version of this art print.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI can print and frame this beautiful piece of art at sizes up to 3 metres (10ft). If you are looking for a size or framing option that isn't available online, please \u003ca href=\"\/es\/pages\/contact-us\" data-mce-href=\"\/es\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003eget in touch\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis artwork is available as a giclée print on acid free archival matte paper, or you can buy it framed. My \u003ca href=\"\/es\/pages\/map-finishes-framed-canvas\"\u003estandard frames\u003c\/a\u003e come in six colours (black, dark brown, dark grey, antique gold, oak and white), and \u003ca href=\"\/es\/pages\/custom-framing\"\u003ecustom framing\u003c\/a\u003e is available for an additional charge. My frames are glazed with super-clear museum-grade acrylic (perspex\/acrylite), which is significantly less reflective than glass, safer, and will always arrive in perfect condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Unique Maps Co.","offers":[{"title":"12x16in (30x40cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":57855659245952,"sku":"UM00273061A","price":39.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x16in (30x40cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":57855659278720,"sku":"UM00273062A","price":105.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x16in (30x40cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":57855659311488,"sku":"UM00273063A","price":110.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Art print","offer_id":57855659344256,"sku":"UM00273064A","price":39.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":57855659377024,"sku":"UM00273065A","price":105.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Framed 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