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Canvas Print : ZEPPELIN RAIDER / 1915-16
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ZEPPELIN RAIDER / 1915-16
A Zeppelin raider is caught in the searchlights over the countryside
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Media ID 613252
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Caught Country Side Raider Search Lights Zeppelin
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Introducing the captivating "ZEPPELIN RAIDER / 1915-16" canvas print from our Media Storehouse collection. This evocative image, sourced from Mary Evans Picture Library at Mary Evans Prints Online, transports you back in time to the tumultuous skies of the early 20th century. Witness the majestic yet menacing presence of a Zeppelin raider as it is illuminated by the searchlights, casting an eerie glow over the tranquil countryside below. Our high-quality canvas prints bring history to life with stunning detail and vibrant colors. Add this captivating piece to your home decor and be inspired by the rich history it represents.
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 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
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.
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This evocative image captures the tense moment during World War I when a Zeppelin raider was detected over the European countryside. The year was 1915, and the use of airships as weapons by the German military was a relatively new and terrifying development. In this photograph, a Zeppelin, identified as a raider due to its military markings, is silhouetted against the night sky as it is illuminated by the powerful searchlights of the ground forces below. The searchlights cut through the darkness, their beams reaching out like groping fingers, attempting to locate and bring down the elusive airship. The Zeppelin, with its distinctive rigid airframe and large, bi-winged design, looms ominously in the frame. Its engines hum menacingly in the background, a reminder of the destructive potential it carried. The countryside below, with its rolling hills and dark, shadowy trees, is a stark contrast to the technological marvel above. The use of Zeppelins as weapons during World War I marked a significant shift in the way wars were fought. Airships, which had previously been used for reconnaissance and transportation, were now being used to drop bombs on civilian populations. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the fear and uncertainty that gripped Europe during this period of history. Despite the advances in technology and military tactics, the outcome of this particular encounter is unknown. The Zeppelin may have escaped into the night, or it may have been brought down by the determined efforts of the ground forces. Regardless, this image stands as a testament to the courage and resilience of those who fought to protect their homes and communities during a time of great upheaval and change.
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