Fine Art Print : Hunt by French anti-aircraft gunners for Taube Aircraft
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Hunt by French anti-aircraft gunners for Taube Aircraft
On the main highways - the hunt by mobile French anti-aircraft gunners for German Taube aircraft Date: 1915
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Media ID 14254970
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Anti Aircraft Armoured Gunner Gunners Highway Main Mount Mounted Overhead Roads Taube
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the thrill of history with our Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse, featuring the captivating image of "The Hunt" by French anti-aircraft gunners for German Taube aircraft. This evocative photograph, dated 1915, taken from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports you back in time to the battlefields of World War I. Witness the intensity and determination of the French forces as they mobilize against the German Taube aircraft. Add this stunning piece to your collection and bring a piece of history into your home or office.
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 53.3cm x 35.5cm (21" x 14")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 50.8cm (27" 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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
Amidst the chaos and unrelenting intensity of the First World War battlefields, the skies above became a new battleground as German Taube aircraft soared overhead, dropping bombs and spreading destruction. In response, the French military swiftly deployed mobile anti-aircraft gun teams, stationed along the main highways and roads to intercept these aerial threats. This evocative photograph captures the tense moment as French gunners, clad in leather helmets and protective goggles, prepare to engage a German Taube aircraft. The gun team, huddled around their armored and mounted machine gun, is poised for action, their eyes fixed on the enemy above. The Taube, a two-seater biplane, is visible in the distance, its wings outstretched as it glides menacingly through the sky. The gunners' determination is palpable as they aim their weapon, the muzzle flashes illuminating the scene as they unleash a hail of bullets towards their target. The main highways and roads of France served as vital arteries for the movement of troops and supplies, making them prime targets for German air raids. The French anti-aircraft gunners, with their quick reflexes and unwavering resolve, became indispensable in protecting these essential lines of communication and ensuring the continued flow of resources to the front lines. This powerful image serves as a testament to the courage and resilience of the French military during the First World War, as they adapted to the ever-evolving nature of modern warfare and defended their homeland against the threat from the skies.
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