Fine Art Print : Wake-up call
Fine Art Prints from Mary Evans Picture Library
Wake-up call
An early morning wake up call at a naval college. A trumpet sounds and two big drums are banged in order to get the recruits out of their sleeping hammocks. Date: 1885
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Media ID 14116452
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Alarm Call College Drums Hammocks Morning Recruits Sailor Sailors Sleeping Sounds Trumpet Wake Woken Awoke
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the vibrant history of military traditions with our exquisite selection from the Media Storehouse Fine Art Prints range. Witness the evocative scene of 'Wake-up Call' (1885), captured by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This early morning awakening at a naval college comes alive as a trumpet sounds and two large drums are banged, rousing recruits from their sleeping hammocks. Each print is meticulously crafted to bring the rich details and authenticity of this historic moment into your home or office, making for a truly captivating addition to your decor.
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 50.8cm x 36.8cm (20" x 14.5")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 55.9cm (26" x 22")
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 image captures the early morning routine at a naval college in the 1880s. The scene is set as the first light of dawn creeps over the horizon, and the stillness of the night is broken by the distinct and authoritative sounds of a trumpet and two big drums. The recruits, huddled in their hammocks, are roused from their slumber, their faces a mixture of grogginess and determination. The military sailors, dressed in their crisp uniforms, stand at attention, ready to enforce the wake-up call. The use of natural light and the contrast between the dark hammocks and the bright uniforms creates a striking visual effect, transporting us back in time to an era of discipline and tradition. This historical photograph offers a fascinating glimpse into the daily life of naval recruits during the late 19th century, a time when the call to duty was a literal wake-up call.
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