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World War I spy drawing
What appears to be an innocent landscape drawing is in fact a plan of a harbour and its forts. The sketch has been made in accordance with a secret pictorial code known to the government in whose interest they were spying. In this code a windmill for example, would represent a lighthouse; a plantation of trees, a fort; a single farmhouse or cottage, a group of buildings; a group of houses, a town; a church, Admiralty offices or a Town Hall and double lines (ostensibly roads), railway tracks. In the image below, the innocent landscape has been decoded by the enemy for whom the drawing was made Date: 1914
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Media ID 14231066
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
Code Codes Forts Pictorial Plan Secret Spies Spying
13.5"x11.5" (34x29cm) Premium Frame
Step into the past with our captivating selection of Framed Prints from Media Storehouse. This mesmerizing piece, "World War I spy drawing," is a hidden gem from Mary Evans Prints Online. At first glance, it may appear to be an innocent landscape drawing. But, unravel the mystery within this intricate image, as it reveals itself to be a meticulously crafted plan of a harbor and its forts, created using a secret pictorial code known to the government during that era. Add this intriguing piece to your collection and let the allure of history unfold in your home or office.
Framed and mounted 9x7 print. Professionally handmade full timber moulded frames are finished off with framers tape and come with a hanging solution on the back. Outer dimensions are 13.5x11.5 inches (34x29cm). Quality timber frame frame moulding (20mm wide and 30mm deep) with frame colours in your choice of black, white, or raw oak and a choice of black or white card mounts. Frames have a perspex front providing a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish which is easily cleaned with a damp cloth.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 21.4cm x 21.4cm (8.4" x 8.4")
Estimated Product Size is 29.2cm x 34cm (11.5" x 13.4")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This World War I spy drawing, obtained from Mary Evans Prints Online, presents an enchanting landscape that conceals a strategic military plan. At first glance, the picture appears to be an idyllic representation of a pastoral scene, complete with a winding river, lush green fields, and a picturesque windmill. However, this seemingly innocuous image holds a covert significance, as it is in fact a meticulously crafted blueprint of a harbor and its fortifications. During the early years of the First World War, intelligence gathering was a critical aspect of the conflict. In the absence of advanced technology, spies relied on intricate codes and visual cues to convey sensitive information. This drawing is a prime example of such a covert communication method. The windmill, in this instance, represents a lighthouse; a plantation of trees, a fort; a single farmhouse or cottage, a group of buildings; a group of houses, a town; a church, Admiralty offices or a Town Hall; and double lines, railway tracks. The enemy, for whom this drawing was intended, managed to decipher the hidden meaning behind the seemingly innocuous landscape. This revelation underscores the importance of visual intelligence during wartime and the ingenious ways in which information was conveyed and decoded. The date on the image is 1914, making it an invaluable historical artifact that offers a fascinating glimpse into the clandestine world of World War I espionage.
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