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Merchant vessel shelled by German U-boat in WW2 (colour litho)
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Merchant vessel shelled by German U-boat in WW2 (colour litho)
3610837 Merchant vessel shelled by German U-boat in WW2 (colour litho) by Butler, Howard Russell (1856-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: 42 uboat sinks ship
); Peter Newark Pictures; American, out of copyright
Media ID 23127838
© Peter Newark Pictures / Bridgeman Images
Bombed Explosion On Fire Second World War Sinking U Boat World War Ii World War Two Wwii Flames Merchant Vessel
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This photo print, titled "Merchant vessel shelled by German U-boat in WW2" showcases the intense and devastating reality of warfare during World War II. Created as a colour lithograph by Howard Russell Butler, this artwork captures the chaos and destruction caused by a German U-boat attack on a merchant ship. The image portrays a harrowing scene at sea, with the merchant vessel engulfed in flames and billowing smoke. The ship's hull is being mercilessly bombarded, leaving it vulnerable to sinking. The raging fire illuminates the darkened seascape, creating an eerie contrast between destruction and tranquility. Butler's attention to detail brings forth the intensity of this historical event. Every stroke of his brush conveys the desperation felt aboard that doomed vessel as it fights against its impending demise. This powerful depiction serves as a reminder of the sacrifices made during wartime and pays tribute to those who lost their lives in service. As we gaze upon this poignant artwork, we are transported back to one of history's darkest chapters – World War II. It serves as a testament to human resilience amidst unimaginable adversity while reminding us never to forget the horrors endured during that tumultuous time.
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