18th Century Oil on Leather "The Battle of Cannae" Decorative Wings were added just before

Wings were added just before and after the First World War

Each battle scene showing the potential final glass colour choices and the lead lines

A good original 1930s

framed in the 19th century with gallery paper label verso

original mirror plate

18th Century Oil on Leather "The Battle of Cannae" Decorative Wings were added just beforeA pair of large painted leather panels depicting the 'Battle of Cannae'. Both panels comprise of four leather sections mounted on board with an oil painted, tooled and worked surfaces. Remarkable surface detail throughout. Portugese , late 18th Century. Signed P. B. to one panel. The panels originated from a family member at Soldon Manor, Devon. The Battle of Cannae was a key engagement of the Second Punic War between the Roman Republic and Carthage.