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Fine Art Print : Decommissioned Tanks
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Decommissioned Tanks
May 1958: British tanks which took part in the defeat of Germany at the end of World War II, lie piled on top of each other at a scrapyard in Hamburg, waiting to be broken up and recycled. (Photo by Carlo Polito/BIPs/Getty Images)
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Carlo Polito
Media ID 21134939
Armoured Vehicle Army Collection Of Objects Format Square Road Transport Salvage Tank Vehicle World War Ii
20"x20" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into history with the Decommissioned Tanks fine art print by Carlo Polito from Media Storehouse. This evocative image captures the poignant sight of British tanks, veterans of the defeat of Germany in World War II, stacked high in a Hamburg scrapyard. Witness the raw power and history of these iconic military vehicles as they await their final dismantling and recycling. Bring this powerful and poignant moment into your home or office with this stunning, museum-quality fine art print from Media Storehouse.
20x20 image printed on 26x26 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.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 50.8cm (20" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 66cm (26" x 26")
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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Decommissioned Tanks - A Symbolic Resting Place
EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this photo print, we are transported back to May 1958 in Hamburg, Germany. The image showcases a square format with a stark white background, perfectly accentuating the collection of objects that dominate the frame - decommissioned British tanks from World War II. These once mighty armored vehicles, which played an instrumental role in defeating Germany during the war, now find themselves piled on top of each other at a scrapyard. Waiting patiently to be broken up and recycled, they serve as a poignant reminder of the passage of time and the changing tides of history. Carlo Polito's masterful composition captures both the strength and vulnerability inherent in these discarded machines. Each tank bears witness to countless battles fought on European soil, their worn exteriors telling stories of sacrifice and triumph. As we gaze upon this solemn scene, it is impossible not to reflect on the immense power held within these relics. Once symbols of military might and domination, they now stand as silent witnesses to humanity's capacity for destruction and resilience. This photograph serves as a visual testament to our collective past while also reminding us that even in defeat there can be beauty found amidst chaos. Carlo Polito's lens has transformed this ordinary scrapyard into an extraordinary gallery where history meets artistry – inviting us all to contemplate our place within it.
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