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Austrian Monitor Gunboat
An Austrian Monitor Gunboat patrolling the Danube, on its way to the Serbian frontier, shortly before the outbreak of World War One Date: 1914
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Media ID 14124318
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Austria Austrian Danube Frontier Gunboat Monitor Patrol Patrolling Serbia Serbian
20x30 inch Poster Print
"Step back in time with our captivating Austrian Monitor Gunboat poster print from the Media Storehouse collection. This vintage image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, depicts an Austro-Hungarian monitor gunboat patrolling the Danube River in 1914, on its way to the Serbian frontier. The tension in the air is palpable as the world teeters on the brink of World War One. Bring the history of the early 20th century to life in your home or office with this evocative and intriguing poster print."
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 76.8cm x 51.4cm (30.2" x 20.2")
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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This evocative image captures the Austrian Monitor Gunboat, the SMS Szent István, as it sails along the Danube River towards the Serbian frontier in the summer of 1914. The imposing warship, a symbol of Austro-Hungarian military might, was one of several Austrian vessels patrolling the river in the months leading up to the outbreak of World War One. The Danube, a major European waterway, had long been a strategic border between the Austro-Hungarian and Serbian territories. Tensions between the two powers had been simmering for years, fueled by nationalist sentiments and territorial disputes. As the situation deteriorated, the Austrian navy stepped up its presence on the Danube, aiming to maintain control of the waterway and prevent any potential incursions from the Serbian side. The SMS Szent István, named after the first Christian king of Hungary, was a formidable weapon in the Austrian arsenal. Armed with a battery of heavy guns, it was designed to dominate the river and project power deep into enemy territory. In this photograph, we see the gunboat underway, its flags flying proudly, as it makes its way towards the Serbian frontier. The crew, alert and focused, are no doubt on high alert, aware of the potential for conflict that hangs heavy in the air. This image offers a fascinating glimpse into the tense atmosphere of the summer of 1914, a time when Europe was on the brink of war. The Austrian Monitor Gunboat, with its powerful presence on the Danube, was a key player in the complex web of alliances and tensions that would soon erupt into the cataclysmic conflict of World War One.
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