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Disembarking the Italian Hundred-Ton Gun arrived at Spezia from Newcastle-on-Tyne (engraving)
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Disembarking the Italian Hundred-Ton Gun arrived at Spezia from Newcastle-on-Tyne (engraving)
1602602 Disembarking the Italian Hundred-Ton Gun arrived at Spezia from Newcastle-on-Tyne (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Disembarking the Italian Hundred-Ton Gun arrived at Spezia from Newcastle-on-Tyne. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 18 November 1876.
English School (19th Century)); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 23408108
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
Arrived Cannons Cranes Disembarking Lifting Gear Munitions Newcastle On Tyne Spezia
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The captivating engraving captures the historic moment of "Disembarking the Italian Hundred-Ton Gun arrived at Spezia from Newcastle-on-Tyne". This 19th-century artwork, part of a private collection, showcases the immense scale and significance of this event. Intricately detailed, the print depicts a scene filled with munitions, lifting gear, and cranes as they work together to carefully unload the colossal weapon. The Italian Hundred-Ton Gun stands proudly in all its might, symbolizing Italy's growing military power during that era. The image transports us back to November 18th, 1876 when this remarkable feat took place. Published in The Illustrated London News at the time, it serves as a visual testament to technological advancements and international collaborations between countries like Italy and England. The presence of the Italian flag waving proudly in the background reminds us of national pride and unity. It also highlights Europe's rich history and cultural diversity within an evolving European Union. This engraving not only celebrates an important historical event but also pays tribute to human ingenuity and engineering prowess. It invites viewers to marvel at both the physical strength required for such an operation and appreciate how far we have come since then. Bridgeman Images' Fine Art Finder allows us access to treasures like these – immortalizing moments that shaped our world while reminding us of our shared heritage.
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