Canvas Print : Wartime bomb damage, paintshop in Hendon, north London
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Wartime bomb damage, paintshop in Hendon, north London
Wartime damage to a paintshop in Hendon, north London, hit by an incendiary bomb, with damaged vehicles in the foreground. Date: September 1940
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Media ID 7237045
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Blitz Bomb Bombed Bombing Damage Damaged Debris Destruction Hendon Mess Metropolitan Paint Workshop Ww 2 Ww Ii War Time
20"x16" (50x40cm) Canvas Print
Introducing the Media Storehouse Canvas Prints collection, featuring an evocative image of wartime resilience. This captivating print captures the aftermath of a bombing raid in Hendon, north London, during September 1940. Witness the determination of a paintshop as it rises from the ashes, with damaged vehicles in the foreground serving as a poignant reminder of the challenges faced during those historic times. Our high-quality canvas prints bring history to life, allowing you to create a unique and meaningful addition to your home or office decor. Crafted with premium materials and meticulous attention to detail, each print is a testament to the enduring spirit of the human spirit. Order now and bring a piece of history into your living space.
Ready to hang Premium Gloss Canvas Print. Our archival quality canvas prints are made from Polyester and Cotton mix and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
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
September 1940: Wartime Destruction in Hendon, North London - A Painful Palette of Damage and Ruin Amid the tumultuous backdrop of World War II, the Metropolitan area of London bore the brunt of relentless bombing raids, with Hendon in north London being no exception. In this poignant photograph, the aftermath of an incendiary bombing raid is captured in stark detail. The once bustling paintshop, now a scene of devastation, stands as a testament to the destructive power of war. The photograph reveals a chaotic tableau of shattered glass, twisted metal, and debris, with damaged vehicles scattered haphazardly in the foreground. The once pristine paintbrushes and jars of pigment, now caked with dust and grime, lie discarded and forgotten. The paint cans, their contents spilled and mixed with the detritus of the blast, add a surreal, almost painterly quality to the scene. The police, ever present in the background, survey the damage with a sense of grim determination. The Metropolitan Workshop, a symbol of industry and productivity, lies in ruins, a stark reminder of the messy, unpredictable reality of war. The date, September 1940, etched into the photograph's history, serves as a poignant reminder of the devastating impact of the Blitz on London and its people. This photograph, a poignant snapshot of a bygone era, offers a glimpse into the harsh realities of wartime London. The paintshop in Hendon, once a place of creation and innovation, now stands as a haunting reminder of the destructive power of war and the resilience of the human spirit.
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