WHA-S-039000-1807 Alfred the Great (849-899) Anglo-Saxon king of Wessex from 871. Alfred planning how to capture the Danish/Viking fleet - 885. Colour-printed wood engraving London 1864. Credit: World History Archive/Alinari Archives WARNING: Permission must be required for non editorial use. Please contact Alinari Archives Photographer: World History Archive Collection: World History Archive/Alinari Archives Technical info Image sizes (pixel): 4500 X 2757 Image sizes (cm at 300 dpi): 38 X 23 Image sizes (MB): 5.59 Color space: RGB