Fine Art Print : Tirpitz battery WWI
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Tirpitz battery WWI
Damage to the emplacement of a gun of the Tirpitz Battery caused by a 38cm shell in Ostend, Belgium during World War I
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Battery Cannon Cannons Damage Guns Ostend Tirpitz Weapon Weapons Ww 1
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with our stunning Fine Art Print from the Media Storehouse collection, featuring the damaged Tirpitz Battery from World War I. This evocative image, captured by Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases the remnants of a German naval gun emplacement after a devastating 38cm shell attack in Ostend, Belgium. Add historical depth and character to your space with this beautifully printed, rights managed fine art print. Perfect for museums, galleries, or any space seeking a touch of 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.
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 50.8cm x 35.7cm (20" x 14.1")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the aftermath of the relentless bombardment endured by the Tirpitz Battery in Ostend, Belgium during the First World War. The image shows the extensive damage inflicted upon one of the massive gun emplacements, a testament to the destructive power of the 38cm (15 inch) German naval guns that once dominated this coastal fortification. The Tirpitz Battery, named after the German Admiral Alfred von Tirpitz, was a key component of the German defensive line along the North Sea coast. Constructed between 1906 and 1912, the battery housed a total of six large guns, each capable of firing a shell weighing over 900 pounds (400 kg) over a distance of 15 miles (24 km). These guns posed a significant threat to Allied shipping and coastal towns, and were a source of great concern for the British Royal Navy. However, the battery's invulnerability was short-lived. In the early hours of October 28, 1914, the British naval forces launched a daring raid on Ostend, using a combination of battleships, cruisers, and destroyers to bombard the German positions. The Tirpitz Battery was heavily targeted, and this photograph depicts the aftermath of one such attack. The gun emplacement, with its intricate network of concrete and steel, lies in ruins, the once mighty cannon reduced to a twisted, crumpled mass of metal. This poignant image serves as a reminder of the devastating impact of war and the enduring power of history. The Tirpitz Battery, once a symbol of German military might, now stands as a testament to the destructive capabilities of the weapons of war during the First World War.
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