Mounted Print : Hotchkiss Machine Gun
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Hotchkiss Machine Gun
Hotchkiss machine-gun on a parapet mounting, adapted for use as a fortress defence Date: August 1914
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Media ID 14124324
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Defence Fortress Hotchkiss Mounting Parapet Warfare Weapon
10"x8" Mount with 8"x6" Print
Bring history to life with our exquisite range of Mounted Photos from Media Storehouse. This captivating image showcases a Hotchkiss Machine Gun, skillfully mounted on a parapet for fortress defense, as it was used during the early days of World War I. Sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, this rights-managed photograph offers a unique and authentic glimpse into the past. Ideal for museums, galleries, or personal collections, each Mounted Photo is meticulously printed on high-quality archival paper and mounted on sturdy foam core board for lasting durability. Elevate your space with a piece of historical artistry that tells a story - order your Hotchkiss Machine Gun Mounted Photo today.
Printed on 8"x6" paper and suitable for use in a 10"x8" frame (frame not included). Prints are mounted with card both front and back. Featuring a custom cut aperture to match chosen image. Professional 234gsm Fujifilm Crystal Archive DP II paper.
Photo prints supplied in custom cut card mount ready for framing
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 13.5cm x 20.3cm (5.3" x 8")
Estimated Product Size is 20.3cm x 25.4cm (8" x 10")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the ominous presence of a Hotchkiss machine gun mounted on a parapet during the early days of World War I, in August 1914. The Hotchkiss machine gun, a significant and iconic weapon of the era, was widely used by various armies during the conflict. In this image, it is adapted for fortress defense, perched atop a stone parapet, ready to repel enemy advances. The mounting, a sturdy and strategic position, allowed for the gun to be easily manned and aimed, providing effective firepower against incoming troops. The fortress, a symbol of protection and resistance, looms in the background, its walls and towers rising high against the sky. The image exudes a sense of tension and anticipation, as the machine gun, poised and ready, awaits the sound of approaching footsteps or the flash of enemy fire. The date, August 1914, serves as a stark reminder of the beginning of a global conflict that would forever change the course of history. The Hotchkiss machine gun, with its unyielding power and presence, became a defining symbol of the new era of warfare, as trench warfare and machine gun fire replaced the traditional clashes of infantry and cavalry. This photograph, a testament to the past, offers a glimpse into the intense and often brutal realities of World War I.
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