Canvas Print : Luxuries versus lifeboats
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Luxuries versus lifeboats
Luxuries versus lifeboats. Illustration shows an ocean liner sinking amid icebergs with many passengers jumping into the sea for lack of enough lifeboats, as a few lifeboats loaded with passengers row clear of the ship. Date 1912 May 8
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Life Boats Luxuries Puck Versus
30"x20" (76x51cm) Canvas Print
"Bring the dramatic contrast of luxury and survival into your home with our Canvas Prints from Media Storehouse. This powerful illustration, titled "Luxuries versus lifeboats," depicts an ocean liner sinking amidst icebergs, with passengers desperately jumping into the sea due to a shortage of lifeboats. The intricate details and vivid colors of this Rights Managed image from Mary Evans Prints Online come alive on our premium canvas, adding depth and texture to your wall art. Relive history and spark conversation with this captivating piece, available now at Media Storehouse."
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 76.2cm (20" x 30")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
Luxuries vs. Lifeboats: A Tragic Contrast (May 8, 1912, Puck Magazine) This haunting illustration, published in the May 8, 1912, issue of Puck Magazine, captures the stark contrast between the opulence of a sinking ocean liner and the desperate struggle for survival in the frigid waters of the North Atlantic. The RMS Titanic, a symbol of modern luxury and progress, lies in ruins amidst towering icebergs as panicked passengers leap into the icy sea. In the foreground, a few lifeboats, loaded with fortunate survivors, row clear of the doomed ship. The illustration serves as a poignant reminder of the human cost of the Titanic disaster. Despite the ship's grandeur and the abundance of luxurious amenities, the lack of sufficient lifeboats led to the tragic loss of over 1,500 lives. The image also highlights the stark divide between the haves and have-nots, with the privileged few escaping the carnage while the masses were left to fend for themselves. The cartoon, created in the aftermath of the Titanic disaster, was a powerful commentary on the value of material possessions and the importance of prioritizing safety and preparedness over luxury. It served as a wake-up call to the world, leading to increased awareness and stricter safety regulations for ocean liners and other forms of transportation. This poignant illustration, a testament to the human spirit and the enduring power of art to capture the essence of history, remains a powerful reminder of the Titanic tragedy and the lessons learned from it.
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