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LOWERING SHIPS FLAG
A rating lowers the ensign at sunset aboard a warship of Her Majestys Navy. Date: circa 1890
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Media ID 20154531
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Aboard Deck Ensign Lowering Lowers Majesty Majestys Rating Sunset Warship
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the grandeur of naval tradition with our exquisite selection from the Media Storehouse Fine Art Prints range. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, depicts the lowering of the ships flag aboard a warship of Her Majesty's Navy, circa 1890. The intricate details and rich colors bring to life the solemn ceremony as the sun sets on the water. Add this beautiful work of art to your collection and infuse your space with a touch of history and nautical charm.
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.
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 36.5cm x 50.8cm (14.4" 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 evocative photograph captures the ritual of sunset flag lowering on the deck of a warship of Her Majesty's Navy, circa 1890. The setting sun casts a warm glow over the transport ship, its sails full and billowing in the breeze. In the foreground, a rating, a low-ranking sailor, performs the ceremonial duty of lowering the ensign. With a deft hand, he unties the ropes securing the flag to the mast and carefully folds it, preparing it for safekeeping until the morning. The scene exudes a sense of tradition and discipline, a testament to the daily routines and rituals of life aboard a naval vessel. The image transports us back in time to an era of maritime exploration and imperial power, when Her Majesty's Navy ruled the waves and protected the interests of the British Empire. The photograph is a poignant reminder of the human element of naval life, the ordinary sailors who carried out the orders of their superiors with pride and dedication, and the enduring symbol of the Union Jack, a beacon of British identity and history.
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