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Fine Art Print : Ships of the Air versus Ships of the Desert, First World War, (c1920). Creator: Unknown
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Ships of the Air versus Ships of the Desert, First World War, (c1920). Creator: Unknown
Ships of the Air versus Ships of the Desert, First World War, (c1920). British aeroplanes bombing a Senussi camel convoy laden with ammunition...The sketch by a British officer from which the drawing was made was accompanied by the following note: " In the region of Baharia Wells, south of Dabaa, one of the four great wells in the desert between Alexandria and Matruh, two of our aeroplanes accomplished a very hazardous feat in dropping bombs on a Senussi village and demolishing a camel convoy. Some camels were laden with high-explosives, and violent explosions occurred, causing great damage." The Senussi campaign was fought by the Kingdom of Italy and the British Empire against the Senussi, a religious order in Libya and Egypt, from November 1915 to February 1917. Drawn by F. de Haenen. From " The Great World War: A History", Volume V, edited by Frank A Mumby. [The Gresham Publishing Company Ltd, London, c1920]
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20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into history with our captivating selection from the Media Storehouse Fine Art Prints collection. This intriguing image, titled "Ships of the Air versus Ships of the Desert," transports you back to the First World War era. Witness the clash between the forces of the sky and the sands, as British aeroplanes engage in a daring attack against a Senussi camel convoy, laden with valuable ammunition. The sketch, created by an unknown British officer around 1920, is a testament to the ingenuity and courage of the time. Add this unique piece to your collection and bring a piece of history into your home or office.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 66cm (22" x 26")
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.
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This print titled "Ships of the Air versus Ships of the Desert" captures a pivotal moment during the First World War. Taken around 1920, it depicts British aeroplanes bombing a Senussi camel convoy loaded with ammunition in the region of Baharia Wells, south of Dabaa. The sketch from which this drawing was made was accompanied by a note written by a British officer who witnessed the event firsthand. He describes how two brave aeroplanes undertook an incredibly dangerous mission to demolish a Senussi village and destroy their camel convoy. Some camels were carrying high-explosives, resulting in violent explosions that caused significant damage. The context behind this image lies within the larger Senussi campaign fought between November 1915 and February 1917. The Kingdom of Italy and the British Empire joined forces against the Senussi, who were a religious order based in Libya and Egypt at that time. Drawn by F. de Haenen and featured in "The Great World War: A History" edited by Frank A Mumby, this print offers us a glimpse into one small but impactful episode during this historic conflict. It serves as a reminder of both the ingenuity displayed by aviators during wartime and the harsh realities faced on both land and air fronts alike.
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