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Framed Print : Imperator. 1914: The Hamburg America vessel Imperator in dock
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Imperator. 1914: The Hamburg America vessel Imperator in dock
1914: The Hamburg America vessel Imperator in dock. She was seized by the US Navy during World War I, sold to Cunard and renamed Berengaria. (Photo by Henry Guttmann Collection/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
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Henry Guttmann Collection
Media ID 18392281
14"x12" (38x32cm) Modern Frame
Add a touch of maritime history to your home or office with our Framed Print from the Media Storehouse Fine Art Collection. Featuring the iconic image "Imperator" by Henry Guttmann, this stunning photograph captures the Hamburg America vessel Imperator in dock in 1914. A significant moment in maritime history, the Imperator was seized by the US Navy during World War I and later sold to Cunard, where it was renamed Berengaria. This framed print is a beautiful and unique addition to any space, bringing history and art together in one compelling piece.
Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (38x32cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 17.6cm (9.6" x 6.9")
Estimated Product Size is 37.6cm x 32.5cm (14.8" x 12.8")
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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This photograph takes us back to the year 1914, capturing a moment in history that forever altered the fate of an iconic vessel. The Hamburg America vessel Imperator stands tall and proud in dock, showcasing its grandeur against the backdrop of a bustling port. Little did anyone know at the time that this majestic ship would soon find itself caught in the turmoil of World War I. As fate would have it, Imperator was seized by the US Navy during the war, becoming a symbol of power and control amidst global chaos. However, her story didn't end there. Sold to Cunard after the war's conclusion, she underwent a transformation both inside and out. Renamed Berengaria, this once German liner found herself reborn under new ownership. Henry Guttmann Collection masterfully captures this pivotal moment in maritime history through his lens. The composition beautifully showcases Imperator's imposing presence as she looms over calm waters with an air of elegance and strength. This print serves as a poignant reminder of how even vessels can bear witness to significant historical events. It invites us to reflect on impermanence and adaptation while marveling at humanity's ability to repurpose what once belonged to one nation into something entirely different for another. In owning this piece from Fine Art Storehouse's collection by Henry Guttmann Collection, we not only acquire stunning visual art but also become custodians of an untold story waiting patiently within each brushstroke or click of a camera shutter
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