Premium Framed Print : Captured German biplane, Salonika, Greece, WW1
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Captured German biplane, Salonika, Greece, WW1
A captured German Albatros biplane paraded along a street in Salonika (Thessaloniki), Greece, during the First World War. Date: circa 1917
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Media ID 14227688
© Mary Evans / Pharcide
Albatros Biplane Captured Crowds Enemy Salonica Salonika Spectators Thessaloniki
23"x19" (58x48cm) Premium Frame
FSC real wood frame with double mounted 16x12 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 23x19 inches (584x482mm). 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.
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 39.6cm x 23.6cm (15.6" x 9.3")
Estimated Product Size is 58.4cm x 48.2cm (23" x 19")
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
This evocative photograph captures the moment of triumph and surprise as a captured German Albatros biplane is paraded through the streets of Salonika, Greece during the First World War. Circa 1917, the Albatros D.III was a formidable opponent in the skies, and its capture would have been a significant achievement for the Allied forces. The biplane, with its distinctive angular wings and open cockpit, is towed along the road by a truck, surrounded by a crowd of curious and excited onlookers. Men in military uniforms and civilians, both young and old, gather to witness the spectacle, some pointing and taking photographs, others simply marveling at the sight of the enemy aircraft up close. The scene is a testament to the excitement and unpredictability of wartime, as well as the determination and resourcefulness of the soldiers and civilians living through it. The photograph, taken in Salonika, also known as Thessaloniki, is a reminder of the multifaceted nature of the conflict, which extended beyond the battlefields and touched the lives of people in unexpected ways. This historical image offers a unique glimpse into the past, providing valuable insights into the experiences of those who lived through the First World War.
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