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Canvas Print : French enemy ships stranded off the Point of Grao (or Grau, the port of Valencia, Spain)
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French enemy ships stranded off the Point of Grao (or Grau, the port of Valencia, Spain)
French enemy ships stranded off the Point of Grao (or Grau, the port of Valencia, Spain), during the Peninsular War (1807-1814). Date: 1811-1812
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1810s 1811 1812 Enemy Peninsular Point Rocks Rough Rowing Stranded Valencia Vessels Waves Grau
30"x20" (76x51cm) Canvas Print
Bring history to life with our stunning Canvas Prints from Media Storehouse. This captivating image, titled "French enemy ships stranded off the Point of Grao" by Terry Parker, depicts a pivotal moment during the Peninsular War (1807-1814). Witness the French fleet's misfortune as they are stranded off the coast of Valencia, Spain, in 1811-1812. Each Canvas Print is meticulously crafted with high-quality materials, ensuring vibrant colors and exceptional detail that will bring this iconic moment into your home or office. Relive history with this beautiful and authentic piece of art.
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 76.2cm x 50.8cm (30" x 20")
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 image captures the moment of triumph for the Spanish and British forces during the Peninsular War (1807-1814), as they watch the stranded French enemy ships off the Point of Grao (or Grau), the port of Valencia, Spain. Dating from the early 1810s, the photograph presents a striking tableau of naval warfare, with several vessels grounded on the rocks, their sails torn and masts broken, as they are battered by the rough waves. The French crews can be seen rowing desperately in small boats, attempting to reach the safety of deeper waters. The Spanish and British forces, victorious on the battlefield, look on with a mix of satisfaction and disbelief at the sight of their defeated adversaries. The Point of Grao, with its strategic location and sheltered harbor, had long been a target for naval forces during the Peninsular War, and this image offers a poignant reminder of the brutal realities of naval combat during this tumultuous period in European history.
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