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Framed Print : Arturo Prat Monument, Plaza Intendencia, Valpariso, Chile
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Arturo Prat Monument, Plaza Intendencia, Valpariso, Chile
Valparaiso, Chile - Plaza Intendencia (Municipality Square) with the monument to Arturo Prat. Agustin Arturo Prat Chacon (1848-1879), was a Chilean navy officer. He was killed shortly after boarding the Peruvian armored monitor Huascar at the Naval Battle of Iquique after the ship under his command, the Esmeralda, was rammed by the Peruvian monitor. The valiant actions of Prat led to his status as a national hero. Date: circa 1930s
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Agustin Arturo Ceremony Chile Chilean Festival Hero Marching Massed Municipality Personnel Plaza Prat Ranks Valparaiso Intendencia
18"x14" Modern Frame
Bring a piece of Chilean history into your home with our beautifully framed print of the Arturo Prat Monument in Valparaiso's Plaza Intendencia. Captured by Mary Evans Prints Online, this rights managed image showcases the monument dedicated to Agustin Arturo Prat Chacon, a renowned Chilean navy officer and national hero. Add a touch of international culture to your decor with this stunning and authentic framed print.
16x12 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexiglass. 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 40.6cm x 26cm (16" x 10.2")
Estimated Product Size is 45.7cm x 35.6cm (18" x 14")
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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In this evocative photograph taken in the 1930s, the monument to Chilean naval hero Agustin Arturo Prat Chacon stands proudly in Valparaiso's Plaza Intendencia, the city's municipal square. The monument, a tribute to Prat's bravery and sacrifice, was erected in honor of the Chilean navy officer who became a national hero after his valiant actions during the Naval Battle of Iquique in 1879. The scene captures a moment of solemn reverence as a massed assembly of personnel, likely members of the Chilean military or naval forces, pay their respects to the monument. The ranks are ordered and disciplined, their uniforms gleaming in the sunlight. The atmosphere is one of ceremony and reflection, as the past is honored and the sacrifices of a hero are remembered. Prat, born in 1848, was a key figure in the War of the Pacific between Chile and Peru and Bolivia. He was killed shortly after boarding the Peruvian armored monitor Huascar, following the ramming of his own ship, the Esmeralda. Despite the outcome, Prat's actions during the battle earned him enduring recognition as a national hero. This photograph, with its evocative imagery and historical significance, offers a glimpse into Chile's past, showcasing the importance of military tradition and the reverence for those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for their country.
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