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Metal Print : Nocturne; preparatifs de depart pour un bombardement de nuit, 1916. Creator: Unknown
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Nocturne; preparatifs de depart pour un bombardement de nuit, 1916. Creator: Unknown
Nocturne; preparatifs de depart pour un bombardement de nuit, 1916. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]
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Media ID 36335482
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Aeroplane Aircraft Airfield Airplane Aviation Biplane Biplanes Flight Floodlit Landing Ground Lillustration Plane Preparation Preparations Preparing Air Transport
15"x10" (38x25cm) Metal Print
Experience the haunting beauty of history with our Media Storehouse Metal Prints featuring the enigmatic image, "Nocturne; preparatifs de depart pour un bombardement de nuit," 1916. This captivating photograph, of unknown origin and creator, was originally published in L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2 by L'Illustration, Paris, 1924. Our high-quality Metal Prints bring this evocative image to life, with vibrant colors and exceptional detail, making it a stunning addition to any space. Relive history through this enigmatic and thought-provoking piece, now available as a durable and modern Metal Print from Media Storehouse.
Your image is printed photographically and bonded to a 3.5mm thick, Dibond board (black polyethylene sandwiched between two sheets of white coated aluminium). The panel is then sealed with a gloss protective covering. Supplied complete with a wall mount which holds the print 10mm from the wall.
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Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 38.1cm (10" x 15")
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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Nocturne; preparatifs de depart pour un bombardement de nuit
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(Night Preparations for a Night Bombing Raid, 1916) is an evocative and enigmatic photograph from the first world war era. The image, created by an unknown photographer, is taken from "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" published by L'Illustration, Paris, in 1924. The photograph captures the eerie stillness of an airfield at night, with the faint glow of floodlights illuminating the scene. In the foreground, several biplanes are positioned on the grassy landing ground, their engines silent as their crews prepare for an imminent nighttime bombing mission. The pilots and ground personnel move purposefully, their faces obscured by the darkness and the billowing smoke from the planes' exhausts. The background is filled with a dense crowd of people, their silhouettes adding to the sense of anticipation and urgency. The airfield, located in France during the wartime period, is a hive of activity, with the hum of machinery and the distant sounds of planes taking off adding to the chaotic yet focused atmosphere. The photograph is a poignant reminder of the role that aviation played in the first world war, with airplanes becoming essential tools for both reconnaissance and bombing raids. The image's mysterious and atmospheric quality also speaks to the sense of uncertainty and danger that came with nighttime bombing missions, as well as the bravery and determination of the pilots and ground personnel who carried them out. Despite the photograph's historical significance, the identity of the photographer remains unknown, adding to the intrigue and allure of this haunting and evocative image. The print, now part of The Print Collector's collection, continues to capture the imagination of viewers, offering a glimpse into the past and the extraordinary events that shaped the course of history.
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