Bouvines 1214

Bouvines Paintings

These are original paintings by Graham Turner, painted in gouache on watercolour board for the Osprey book 'Bouvines 1214'. They are unique pieces of hand-painted artwork by this well known historical artist - CLICK HERE for more information about how to purchase one of these paintings, or to arrange to visit us to view the originals.

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Original painting by Graham Turner from the Osprey book Bouvines 1214

The Death of Enguerrand Brisemoutier at Roche-aux-Moines Ref: GT-422A

During the siege of the castle of Roche-aux-Moines, Enguerrand Brisemoutier - a 'violent brigand' from Poitou - took to approaching the walls and sniping at the defenders with a crossbow from behind a large shield carried by a servant. A member of the garrison devised an ingenious method to circumvent Enguerrand's defenses; he secured the ends of a thin rope to the wall and a crossbow bolt, which he then shot into the shield. Pulling the rope caused both the shield and servant to tumble into the moat, and the exposed Enguerrand was duly shot by the other defenders.

Gouache painting by Graham Turner - image size 19"x 13" (48 x 33cm)

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Price: £650.00

King Philippe is saved at Bouvines, 27 July 1214 Ref: GT-422B

At the height of the Battle of Bouvines, King Philippe is unhorsed and lies dazed on the ground, his household knights rushing forward to protect him. Pierre Tristan (right) and Guillaume de Garlande (left) are amongst those fighting off the threat, while the royal standard bearer, Galon de Montiogny, signals the danger, and a fresh horse is brought forward.

Gouache painting by Graham Turner - image size 19"x 13" (48 x 33cm)

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Price: £850.00

Renaud de Dammartin sallies out from behind his Brabançons at Bouvines Ref: GT-422C

Renaud, count of Boulogne, charges out of the defensive ring his company of Brabançons have formed.

Guillaume le Breton noted the unusual crest he wore on his helm: two 'horns' made of baleen, 'waving in the breeze, taken from the black ribs which the whale dwelling in the sea of Brittany bears in its cavernous gills'.

Gouache painting by Graham Turner - image size 19"x 13" (48 x 33cm)

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Price: £795.00

Purchasing an Original Painting

Graham Turner's Original Paintings are offered for sale by the artist himself, so if you are interested in purchasing an original painting, please email Graham Turner at graham@studio88.co.uk to discuss the purchase.

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Bouvines 1214 Ref: CAM422
Philippe Augustus and the Battle for France

by James Titterton

Includes three paintings by Graham Turner G.Av.A.

Books bought from Studio 88 are individually hand-signed by artist Graham Turner

From the publisher's website:
A detailed look at the battle of Bouvines, which saw Philippe II of France defeat the German and English coalition forces, changing the history of Europe forever.

In early 1214, a coalition of forces led by Holy Roman Emperor Otto IV and bankrolled by King John of England was assembled to challenge France's King Philippe Augustus. Its aim was to reclaim the empire that John had lost to Philippe over the past decade. A campaign was planned on two fronts: John's army in Poitou and Otto's army in northern France. The battle of Bouvines took place in Flanders in July 1214 - and it was a crushing defeat for the coalition armies. The French knights outmatched them at every turn.

Here, medieval historian James Titterton looks at how Philippe's victory changed European history - not only did the coalition lose the lands they had hoped to reclaim, but Otto was deposed as Holy Roman Emperor and John's position was so weakened that he was forced into issuing the Magna Carta in 1215. The Flemish leaders were captured and imprisoned and Philippe set out to expand his authority unopposed. Bouvines was one of the most significant battles in European history, helping to establish the nation of France as it is today and resulting in the brutal defeat of the coalition leaders. With stunning artwork, detailed maps and period images, this book charts the clash of European chivalry and two crowned kings on the field of battle.

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Paperback
248 x 184mm
96 pages
Published 23rd October 2025 - orders received before then will be despatched on or very soon after the publication date.

Price: £16.99

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Detail from a painting by Graham Turner from Osprey book Bouvines 1214