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Canvas Print : On the sinking of the Lusitania, 1915. Britannia to America: In silence
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On the sinking of the Lusitania, 1915. Britannia to America: In silence
On the sinking of the Lusitania, 1915. Britannia to America: In silence you have looked on felon blows, On butchers work of which the waste lands reek: Now, in Gods name, from Whom your greatness flows, Sister, will you not speakja A German submarine torpedoed the Lusitania off the Irish coast on 7 May 1915. Although unarmed, she was carrying munitions. 1, 198 people lost their lives, of whom 128 were US citizens. From Punch, London, May 1915
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Media ID 9784767
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1915 America Britannia Butcher Carrying Citizens Coast Flows German Irish Lands Lives Lost Munitions Punch Shipwreck Silence Sinking Sister Submarine Waste Work Blows Felon Greatness Looked Lusitania Torpedoed Unarmed
30"x20" (76x51cm) Canvas Print
Experience history come to life with our Media Storehouse Canvas Print featuring the poignant image, 'Britannia to America: In Silence' from Universal Images Group (UIG). This powerful photograph captures the moment of the Lusitania's sinking in 1915, with the caption 'Now, in God's name, you have looked on felon blows, On butchers work of which the waste lands reek.' This evocative image is beautifully rendered on high-quality canvas, creating a stunning piece of art that tells a story. Bring history into your home and add depth and character to any room with this captivating canvas print.
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 50.8cm x 76.2cm (20" x 30")
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
This powerful print captures the tragic aftermath of the sinking of the Lusitania in 1915. Titled "On the sinking of the Lusitania, 1915. Britannia to America: In silence" it depicts a moment of profound grief and contemplation. The caption, inspired by a quote from Punch magazine, highlights the silent response from America as Britain suffered under German aggression. The Lusitania, an unarmed passenger ship carrying munitions, was mercilessly torpedoed by a German submarine off the Irish coast on May 7th. The devastating act claimed the lives of 1,198 people, including 128 American citizens. As this image suggests, Britain implores its sister nation across the Atlantic to break their silence and condemn these heinous acts. In this poignant scene captured by Universal Images Group (UIG), we witness Britannia personified as a symbol of British strength and resilience mourning her lost compatriots while reaching out to America for support. The visual juxtaposition between Britannia's sorrowful gaze and America's stoic silence evokes deep emotions surrounding war and loss. This photograph serves as a reminder that even amidst great tragedy and devastation, unity can be found through shared empathy and collective action against injustice. It is an enduring testament to those who perished aboard the ill-fated ship and calls upon us all to speak up against atrocities committed in times of conflict - regardless of national boundaries or political affiliations.
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