Canvas Print : Francis Drake Bowling
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Francis Drake Bowling
SIR FRANCIS DRAKE The sign at the bowling green at Plymouth Hoe, Devon, where Sir Francis Drake was playing a game of bowls when he saw the Spanish Armada in 1588. Date: 1545 - 1596
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Media ID 14299604
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1545 1588 1596 Armada Bowling Bowls Drake Elizabethan Francis Places Plymouth
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Bring history to life in your home with our exquisite Media Storehouse Canvas Prints. This captivating image showcases Sir Francis Drake engaged in a game of bowls at Plymouth Hoe, Devon, as he received news of the approaching Spanish Armada in 1588. With its rich, vibrant colors and stunning detail, this Rights Managed print from Mary Evans Prints Online is a must-have for history enthusiasts and art lovers alike. Experience the grandeur of the past with our premium canvas prints, expertly printed on high-quality canvas for a museum-quality finish.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
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
Sir Francis Drake: A Historic Moment at Plymouth Hoe, Devon This evocative image captures the spirit of Sir Francis Drake, the legendary English sea captain and explorer, as he engages in a leisurely game of bowls at Plymouth Hoe in Devon, England, in the late 16th century. The sign at the bowling green, a relic of the past, bears testament to the rich history that unfolded on this very spot. Born in 1545, Drake rose to prominence during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I, becoming a favorite of the monarch and a symbol of English maritime power. Dressed in the elaborate Elizabethan costume of the era, Drake appears to be completely absorbed in the game, oblivious to the impending danger that would soon disrupt his tranquil moment. The year was 1588, and the Spanish Armada, the largest naval force ever assembled, was making its way across the English Channel with the intention of invading England. As Drake and his companions continued their game, they were suddenly interrupted by the sight of the Spanish fleet in the horizon. The imminent threat of invasion forced Drake to abandon his leisurely pursuits and join the English forces in repelling the Spanish Armada, marking a turning point in the war and securing England's position as a major maritime power. This photograph, taken from Mary Evans Prints Online, offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time when history was made on the very green where Sir Francis Drake played his fateful game of bowls.
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