Fine Art Print : Hotchkiss Machine Gun
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Hotchkiss Machine Gun
Hotchkiss machine-gun on a parapet mounting, adapted for use as a fortress defence Date: August 1914
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Media ID 14124324
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
Defence Fortress Hotchkiss Mounting Parapet Warfare Weapon
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Bring a piece of history into your home or office with our exquisite Hotchkiss Machine Gun Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse. This stunning image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, captures the Hotchkiss machine gun in action during the early days of World War I. Adapted for use as a fortress defense, the Hotchkiss gun's menacing presence is on full display in this rights-managed print. The intricate details of the gun and its mounting are beautifully rendered, making this a must-have for history enthusiasts, military collectors, or anyone looking to add a unique and captivating piece of art to their space. Order your Hotchkiss Machine Gun Fine Art Print today and relive the past in stunning detail.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 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.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 35.5cm x 53.3cm (14" x 21")
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 68.6cm (20" x 27")
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
This evocative photograph captures the ominous presence of a Hotchkiss machine gun mounted on a parapet during the early days of World War I, in August 1914. The Hotchkiss machine gun, a significant and iconic weapon of the era, was widely used by various armies during the conflict. In this image, it is adapted for fortress defense, perched atop a stone parapet, ready to repel enemy advances. The mounting, a sturdy and strategic position, allowed for the gun to be easily manned and aimed, providing effective firepower against incoming troops. The fortress, a symbol of protection and resistance, looms in the background, its walls and towers rising high against the sky. The image exudes a sense of tension and anticipation, as the machine gun, poised and ready, awaits the sound of approaching footsteps or the flash of enemy fire. The date, August 1914, serves as a stark reminder of the beginning of a global conflict that would forever change the course of history. The Hotchkiss machine gun, with its unyielding power and presence, became a defining symbol of the new era of warfare, as trench warfare and machine gun fire replaced the traditional clashes of infantry and cavalry. This photograph, a testament to the past, offers a glimpse into the intense and often brutal realities of World War I.
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