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Framed Print : WWI: searchlights over the Embankment, Thames, London
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WWI: searchlights over the Embankment, Thames, London
Vintage World War One photograph -
WWI: searchlights over the Embankment, Thames, London
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Media ID 23436106
Conflict Defeat First Global Victory
12"x10" Modern Frame
Step back in time with our stunning Framed Print from the Media Storehouse collection, featuring the evocative image of "WWI: searchlights over the Embankment, Thames, London" from Mary Evans Prints Online. This vintage World War One photograph transports you to a bygone era with its captivating depiction of searchlights illuminating the night sky over the Thames in London. Add this historical masterpiece to your home or office decor, and let the story of the past come alive. Each print is carefully framed to preserve its authenticity and beauty, making it a unique and thoughtful addition to any space.
10x8 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexi glass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 25.4cm (10" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 30.5cm x 25.4cm (12" x 10")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative vintage photograph captures the ominous and otherworldly scene of searchlights illuminating the night sky over the Embankment in London during World War I. The year was 1914 or 1918, a time when the world was gripped by the greatest conflict it had ever seen. The major powers of Europe, including Britain, France, Germany, Japan, Russia, and the United States, were locked in a brutal struggle for dominance. The searchlights, a crucial defense against enemy air raids, cast an eerie glow over the Thames, reflecting on the dark water and creating a stark contrast against the darkened cityscape. Soldiers, both British and possibly foreign, can be seen standing at attention along the riverbank, their faces etched with determination and resolve. The First World War was a global conflict that brought about the defeat of several empires and the emergence of new political order. It marked the end of an era and the beginning of a new one. The war ended with the signing of the Armistice on November 11, 1918, bringing about a sense of relief and jubilation among the victorious Allied forces. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by soldiers and civilians alike during the war. It also underscores the sense of unity and resilience that emerged among the Allied powers in the face of a common enemy. The searchlights over the Thames symbolize the hope and determination that guided the Allies through the darkest days of the war and ultimately led to their victory.
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