Large Historicism Wall Shield, "Saint George the Dragon Slayer"
Cast iron, with a dark age patina. A large and detailedly crafted wall relief made of cast iron, produced in the Historicism style around 1880/90. The composition features a central escutcheon, crowned by a helmet with lavish mantling and flanked by a crossed halberd and spear. The main relief on the shield depicts the classic and dynamic scene of "Saint George as the Dragon Slayer," defeating the dragon with his lance from horseback. The high quality of the casting is evident in the fine execution of the details, good age-appropriate condition with a beautiful, authentic rust patina, lacquered on the reverse, 40 x 33 x 8 cm (HxWxD).
Cast iron wall decorations were very popular in the late 19th century, the era of Historicism. The motif of Saint George, as a symbol of the victory of good over evil and the epitome of chivalric heroism, was an extremely popular subject. It reflected the romantic and history-enthused mindset of the bourgeoisie during the German Empire.
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