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Cartoon, Taking advantage of the dark, WW1
Cartoon, Taking advantage of the dark -- a Zeppelin airship creeps over Paris at night with deadly intent. Date: 1916
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14"x18" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x12" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 30.4cm x 20.3cm (12" x 8")
Estimated Product Size is 45.8cm 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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
Taking Advantage of the Dark: A Sinister Zeppelin Creeps Over Paris During World War I (1916)" In this evocative and chilling cartoon, a Zeppelin airship, shrouded in the inky darkness of night, glides menacingly over the Parisian skyline. The city below is bathed in a soft blue glow from the moon and stars, while the ominous black silhouette of the Zeppelin casts an ominous arc across the sky. The iconic landmarks of Paris, including the Eiffel Tower, the Arc de Triomphe, and the Sacré-Cœur, stand out against the night sky, their usual brilliance dimmed by the looming presence of the airship. The year is 1916, and the First World War rages on. The use of Zeppelins as weapons of war had become a terrifying reality for the people of Europe. These massive airships, once symbols of technological marvel and progress, were now transformed into deadly weapons, capable of dropping bombs on unsuspecting civilians. The Zeppelin in this cartoon creeps over Paris with a deadly intent, taking advantage of the cover of darkness to evade detection and inflict maximum damage. The clouds below churn with the potential for chaos and destruction, while the city sleeps, unaware of the imminent danger lurking above. This haunting image serves as a stark reminder of the sinister side of war and the unexpected dangers that lurked in the night sky during the First World War. It is a poignant and powerful reminder of the historical significance of this period and the impact that war has on the lives of civilians. The use of bold lines, dramatic shadows, and a muted color palette adds to the overall sense of unease and foreboding, making this a truly captivating and evocative piece of historical art.
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