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Fine Art Print : Charles Eugene Jules Marie Nungesser, pilot and fighter
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Charles Eugene Jules Marie Nungesser, pilot and fighter
Charles Eugene Jules Marie Nungesser (1892-?1927), French pilot and fighter ace. Seen here leaning against his Nieuport 23, bearing his macabre personal emblem, and with three medals on his uniform. Date: circa 1915
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Media ID 14223333
© Hugh W. Cowin Aviation Collection / Mary Evans Picture Library
Candles Coffin Crossbones Emblem Eugene Jules Leaning Macabre Marie Medals Nieuport Nungesser Personal Pilot Skull
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Introducing the latest addition to our Fine Art Prints collection: a captivating image of Charles Eugene Jules Marie Nungesser, the renowned French pilot and fighter ace. This striking photograph, Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online, captures Nungesser in his element, casually leaning against his Nieuport 23 aircraft. His intriguing personal emblem adds an air of mystery, while the three medals adorning his uniform attest to his bravery and accomplishments in the skies. Elevate your home or office décor with this unique and historically significant piece of aviation history.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 36.9cm (20" x 14.5")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 55.9cm (26" x 22")
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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Charles Eugene Jules Marie Nungesser: The Enigmatic French Aviator and Fighter Ace of World War I This evocative photograph captures the enigmatic figure of Charles Eugene Jules Marie Nungesser, a French pilot and fighter ace during World War I. The image, taken circa 1915, shows Nungesser leaning casually against his Nieuport 23 fighter plane, a macabre personal emblem adorning the side of the aircraft. The emblem, featuring a skull with crossbones, a coffin, and candles, adds an eerie and intriguing touch to the scene. Nungesser's uniform is adorned with three medals, a testament to his bravery and accomplishments in the skies. The Croix de Guerre, Military Medal, and the Légion d'honneur were awarded to him for his exceptional service and valor. Nungesser's reputation as a fearless and skilled pilot was well-earned. He flew over 100 combat missions during the war, shooting down a remarkable 34 enemy planes, making him one of the most successful French fighter aces of the conflict. Despite his heroic exploits, Nungesser remains an intriguing and somewhat mysterious figure in the annals of aviation history. His macabre emblem, which some believe was inspired by his fascination with death or his superstitious nature, adds to the allure of this enigmatic figure. This photograph offers a glimpse into the life of a man who defied the odds and became a legend in the skies of World War I. It serves as a poignant reminder of the courage and determination of the men and women who took to the skies during a time of unimaginable conflict and change.
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