King Harold II Unframed Landscape Canvas Print — The Falcon King | Heritage Clothing
King Harold II Unframed Landscape Canvas Print — The Falcon King
He wears his crown without ceremony. The falcon rests on his fist with the ease of long familiarity. Behind him, the timber and thatch of a Saxon hall rises against a sky that carries the weight of what is coming. This is Harold Godwinson as he was in the months before everything changed — king, falconer, lord of a world that had no idea it was about to end. Crowned on 6 January 1066, dead by October. The Falcon King looks out across the landscape he defended to the last.
This horizontal unframed stretched matte canvas brings a cinematic, brooding presence to any wall. A framed version is coming soon.
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Product features
- Unframed stretched matte canvas — ready to hang straight out of the packaging
- 18″ × 12″ horizontal format (width 18.00 in, height 12.00 in, depth 1.25 in)
- Glare-reducing matte finish — painterly, museum-like look with no reflections
- Stretched on a 1.25″ radiata pine frame sourced from renewable forests
- Printed with UL-certified Greenguard Gold latex inks — non-toxic, vivid colour
- Soft rubber corner dots and included back hanging hardware for secure display
- Size tolerance ± 1/8″
Dimensions
| 18″ × 12″ (Horizontal) | |
|---|---|
| Width, in | 18.00 |
| Height, in | 12.00 |
| Depth, in | 1.25 |
Care instructions
- Dust gently with a clean, dry or slightly damp cloth
- Do not use chemical cleaners or abrasive materials
- Keep away from direct sunlight and high humidity to preserve colour
Frequently asked questions
Who was King Harold II?
Harold Godwinson was Earl of Wessex and the last Anglo-Saxon King of England. Crowned on 6 January 1066, he defeated the Norwegian invasion at Stamford Bridge in September before falling at the Battle of Hastings on 14 October 1066. His death marked the end of Anglo-Saxon rule in England.
What does the falcon signify?
Falconry was the sport of kings in medieval England — a mark of nobility, wealth, and mastery. Harold Godwinson was known to keep hawks. The falcon in this portrait speaks to his status and his power.
How does this differ from the vertical Harold II portrait?
This is a wider, landscape-format composition — cinematic and panoramic, with the Saxon hall visible in the background. The vertical portrait is a closer, more intimate study. Both are unframed stretched matte canvas.
Is this available framed?
A framed version is coming soon. In the meantime, browse the full 1066 — The Last Stand collection.
Does it come ready to hang?
Yes — back hanging hardware is included. The canvas is stretched and ready to hang straight from the packaging.
Is this suitable as a gift?
Yes — a strong gift for fans of Anglo-Saxon history, the Norman Conquest, medieval art, or anyone who appreciates regal, story-driven heritage wall art.
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Product information: Generic brand, 2 year warranty in EU and Northern Ireland as per Directive 1999/44/EC
Warnings, Hazard: For adults.
Care instructions: Dust gently with a clean, dry or slightly damp cloth. Do not use chemical cleaners. Keep away from direct sunlight and high humidity.
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