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British Howitzer inspected by Maharaja of Patiala, WW1
A British 12 inch Mark III railway Howitzer being inspected by the Maharaja of Patiala (Maharaja Bhupinder Singh, 1891-1938) on the Western Front near Borre in France during the First World War. The Maharaja served on the General Staff in France, Belgium, Italy and Palestine in the First World War as Honorary Lieutenant-Colonel, and was promoted Honorary Major-General in 1918.
20 August 1918
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17"x15" (43x38cm) Premium Frame
FSC real wood frame with double mounted 10x8 print. Double mounted with white conservation mountboard. Frame moulding comprises stained composite natural wood veneers (Finger Jointed Pine) 39mm wide by 21mm thick. Archival quality Fujifilm CA photo paper mounted onto 1mm card. Overall outside dimensions are 17x15 inches (431x381mm). Rear features Framing tape to cover staples, 50mm Hanger plate, cork bumpers. Glazed with durable thick 2mm Acrylic to provide a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish. Acrylic Glass is far safer, more flexible and much lighter than typical mineral glass. Moreover, its higher translucency makes it a perfect carrier for photo prints. Acrylic allows a little more light to penetrate the surface than conventional glass and absorbs UV rays so that the image and the picture quality doesn't suffer under direct sunlight even after many years. Easily cleaned with a damp cloth. Please note that, to prevent the paper falling through the mount window and to prevent cropping of the original artwork, the visible print may be slightly smaller to allow the paper to be securely attached to the mount without any white edging showing and to match the aspect ratio of the original artwork.
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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 43.1cm x 38.1cm (17" x 15")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This evocative photograph captures a moment of historical significance as the Maharaja of Patiala, Maharaja Bhupinder Singh (1891-1938), inspects a British 12 inch Mark III railway Howitzer during the First World War. The Maharaja, who served on the General Staff in France, Belgium, Italy, and Palestine, is prominently dressed in his full military uniform, adorned with his distinctive Sikh turban. The year is 1918, and the location is near Borre in France, on the Western Front. The Maharaja's involvement in the war was significant, and he held the rank of Honorary Lieutenant-Colonel, later being promoted to Honorary Major-General in 1918. The British army valued the Maharaja's expertise and leadership, and his presence on the front lines was a testament to the strong alliance between India and Great Britain during the war. The 12 inch Mark III railway Howitzer, a powerful artillery piece, is camouflaged and painted in a discreet pattern to blend in with the surroundings. The gunners, dressed in their own uniforms, stand at attention, ready to assist the Maharaja during the inspection. The scene is a reminder of the crucial role that artillery played during the First World War and the diverse contributions of soldiers from various parts of the world. This photograph, taken by Robert Hunt, is a valuable historical record of the Maharaja's service during the war and the complex relationship between India and Great Britain during this period. It is a testament to the bravery and dedication of soldiers from all corners of the world who fought in the Great War.
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