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Canvas Print : Arturo Prat Monument, Plaza Intendencia, Valpariso, Chile
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Arturo Prat Monument, Plaza Intendencia, Valpariso, Chile
Valparaiso, Chile - Plaza Intendencia (Municipality Square) with the monument to Arturo Prat. Agustin Arturo Prat Chacon (1848-1879), was a Chilean navy officer. He was killed shortly after boarding the Peruvian armored monitor Huascar at the Naval Battle of Iquique after the ship under his command, the Esmeralda, was rammed by the Peruvian monitor. The valiant actions of Prat led to his status as a national hero. Date: circa 1930s
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Agustin Arturo Ceremony Chile Chilean Festival Hero Marching Massed Municipality Personnel Plaza Prat Ranks Valparaiso Intendencia
30"x20" (76x51cm) Canvas Print
Bring the historic charm of Valparaiso, Chile, into your home with our exquisite Canvas Prints featuring the Arturo Prat Monument in Plaza Intendencia. This stunning image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases the municipality square and its iconic monument dedicated to the Chilean navy officer, Agustin Arturo Prat Chacon (1848-1879). Our high-quality Canvas Prints capture every intricate detail of this breathtaking scene, making it an ideal addition to any room in your home or office. Experience the rich history and culture of Valparaiso with our beautifully crafted, museum-quality Canvas Prints.
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 Image Size (if not cropped) is 76.2cm x 48.7cm (30" x 19.2")
Estimated Product Size is 76.2cm x 50.8cm (30" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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In this evocative photograph taken in the 1930s, the monument to Chilean naval hero Agustin Arturo Prat Chacon stands proudly in Valparaiso's Plaza Intendencia, the city's municipal square. The monument, a tribute to Prat's bravery and sacrifice, was erected in honor of the Chilean navy officer who became a national hero after his valiant actions during the Naval Battle of Iquique in 1879. The scene captures a moment of solemn reverence as a massed assembly of personnel, likely members of the Chilean military or naval forces, pay their respects to the monument. The ranks are ordered and disciplined, their uniforms gleaming in the sunlight. The atmosphere is one of ceremony and reflection, as the past is honored and the sacrifices of a hero are remembered. Prat, born in 1848, was a key figure in the War of the Pacific between Chile and Peru and Bolivia. He was killed shortly after boarding the Peruvian armored monitor Huascar, following the ramming of his own ship, the Esmeralda. Despite the outcome, Prat's actions during the battle earned him enduring recognition as a national hero. This photograph, with its evocative imagery and historical significance, offers a glimpse into Chile's past, showcasing the importance of military tradition and the reverence for those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for their country.
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