Fine Art Print : HOOD SINKS (ART)
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HOOD SINKS (ART)
HMS Hood, the worlds largest battleship, is sunk by the Bismarck, from whose decks this eye-witness painting was made Date: 24 May 1941
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Media ID 7126301
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1941 Atlantic Battle Ship Bismarck Decks Hood Largest Sinks Sunk Witness Made
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the historical drama of the high seas with our Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse, featuring HOOD SINKS (ART) by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This captivating painting depicts the sinking of HMS Hood, the world's largest battleship at the time, as it was sunk by the Bismarck during the Battle of the Denmark Strait on May 24, 1941. Witness history unfold through the eyes of an eyewitness on the Bismarck's deck. Add this stunning piece of art to your collection and bring a piece of maritime history into your home or office.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 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.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 53.3cm x 33.6cm (21" x 13.2")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 50.8cm (27" 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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This striking and poignant painting captures the momentous event of the sinking of HMS Hood, the world's largest battleship, during the epic Battle of the Atlantic on May 24, 1941. The Hood, a symbol of British naval power and pride, met its end at the hands of the German battleship Bismarck. The painting was made from the decks of the Bismarck by an eye-witness to the historic event. The Hood, commissioned in 1920, was the pride of the Royal Navy and the largest and most powerful battleship in the world at the time. However, on May 24, 1941, the Hood and her sister ship, the Prince of Wales, were ambushed by the Bismarck off the coast of France. In the ensuing battle, the Hood was hit by several shells and eventually sank, taking over 1,400 men with her. This painting offers a unique and firsthand perspective of the battle, providing a glimpse into the chaos and intensity of the event. The smoke and fire rising from the Hood's wreckage, the ominous loom of the Bismarck in the background, and the sense of finality and loss conveyed by the painting are powerful reminders of the human cost of war. The Battle of the Atlantic was a pivotal moment in World War II, and the sinking of the Hood was a significant turning point in the conflict. This painting serves as a poignant reminder of the events that shaped history and the human stories that lie behind them.
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