Fine Art Print : W Beach - Gallipoli - British Sailors attend a beach service
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W Beach - Gallipoli - British Sailors attend a beach service
Sailors from HMS Marlborough attending a service being held at Gallipoli - W Beach - looking towards Tekke Burnu (with wrecks of British light landing craft in the foreground). Date: 1923
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Media ID 14345273
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Attend Attending Craft Dardanelles Gallipoli Landing Priest Sailors Wrecked Wrecks 1923
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with our exquisite Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse, featuring a poignant moment of history at Gallipoli's W Beach. This evocative image captures British sailors in a solemn beach service, with the backdrop of the tranquil waters and the ruins of light landing craft. Drawn from the archives of Mary Evans Prints Online, this rights-managed print is a must-have for history enthusiasts and art collectors alike, transporting you to the poignant scene of 1923. Add this stunning piece to your collection and bring a piece of the past 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 34.3cm (21" x 13.5")
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 evocative photograph captures a poignant moment at W Beach, Gallipoli, in 1923. The scene is set against the backdrop of the Dardanelles, where ten years prior, the Allied forces had waged a brutal campaign during World War I. British sailors from HMS Marlborough are seen attending a beach service, led by a Greek Orthodox priest. The sailors, dressed in their uniforms, bow their heads in respect as they pay tribute to their fallen comrades. The wrecks of British light landing craft are visible in the foreground, serving as a stark reminder of the cost of war. The 1920s, a decade of recovery and reflection, saw many veterans return to the sites of their past battles to honor the memories of their fallen comrades. This photograph captures the solemnity and reverence of such a moment, as the sailors gather together to remember and pay their respects. The image is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made during the First World War, and the enduring impact it had on those who lived through it. The photograph, taken in 1923, offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time of reflection and remembrance. The image is a testament to the resilience of those who lived through the war, and the importance of remembering the past to honor the sacrifices made by so many.
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