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Fire at Izmir, British Dennis Pump engine in action
The Great Fire at Izmir, British Dennis Pump engine in action on the waterfront - note the railway lines, laid by the French. Date: 1922
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Media ID 11579239
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Ablaze Aflame Damage Damaged Dennis Izmir Lines Plumes Pump Smyrna Smyrne Waterfront 1922 Firefighter Firefighting
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.
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 16.9cm (9.6" x 6.7")
Estimated Product Size is 43.1cm x 38.1cm (17" x 15")
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 evocative photograph captures the intensity of the Great Fire of Izmir, which ravaged the Turkish city in 1922. The image shows a British Dennis Pump engine in action on the waterfront, battling the inferno that had engulfed the area. The fire, which started on September 13, 1922, spread rapidly, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. The photograph offers a glimpse into the chaotic scene, with flames and smoke billowing into the sky, and the damaged buildings and railway lines in the foreground. The French railway lines, visible in the photo, add an intriguing historical context to the image. The French had laid the tracks as part of their occupation of the city during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The presence of the British Dennis Pump engine, however, suggests that international aid was being provided to help combat the fire. The Great Fire of Izmir, also known as the Smyrna Fire, was a turning point in the history of the city and the region. It marked the end of the Greek presence in the area and led to the exchange of populations between Greece and Turkey. The fire caused extensive damage to the city, with an estimated 50,000 Greeks and 30,000 Turks becoming refugees. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the devastating impact of fire on communities and the crucial role that firefighting efforts play in mitigating the damage. The image also serves as a testament to the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity.
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