Fine Art Print : British Monmouth class cruiser, WW1
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British Monmouth class cruiser, WW1
A British Monmouth class cruiser, possibly HMS Cornwall, seen here with camouflage paint during the First World War. Date: 1917-1918
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Media ID 14169582
© Mary Evans / Pharcide
Armoured Camouflage Cruiser Dazzle Funnel Funnels Monmouth Paint Patterned Stripes
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with our exquisite Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse, featuring a British Monmouth class cruiser during the First World War. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases the historic HMS Cornwall or a similar vessel, proudly displayed with camouflage paint. Add a touch of history and nautical charm to your home or office with this stunning, high-quality print. Rights Managed through Media Storehouse ensures authenticity and exclusivity. Order yours today and relive the heroic tales of the past.
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 31.4cm (21" x 12.4")
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 the British Monmouth class cruiser, HMS Cornwall, during the tumultuous period of the First World War. Dated between 1917 and 1918, the image showcases the cruiser's distinctive camouflage paint scheme, a crucial innovation employed by the Royal Navy to confuse and deter enemy submarines and aircraft. The Monmouth class cruisers, named after the English county of Monmouthshire, were a significant addition to the British naval fleet. Armed with a main battery of twelve 6-inch guns and capable of reaching speeds of up to 27 knots, these armoured cruisers were formidable vessels. In this image, the funnels of HMS Cornwall are adorned with an intricate camouflage pattern, known as 'razzle dazzle' or 'dazzle painting.' The design, which features irregular stripes and geometric shapes, was intended to make it difficult for the enemy to estimate the ship's size, speed, and heading. The camouflage was applied to a growing number of British warships during the latter stages of the war, as the threat from U-boats and air raids intensified. This historical photograph offers a fascinating glimpse into the wartime era, providing a testament to the ingenuity and resilience of the British Navy during the First World War.
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