Fine Art Print : Touring Club Italiano chart, aeroplanes and airships
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Touring Club Italiano chart, aeroplanes and airships
Touring Club Italiano chart of aeroplanes and airships, Italian and foreign (German, Austrian, French, British), for recognition purposes. The sign on the wing indicates enemy (lower left) and ally (lower right). Date: 1915
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Media ID 7195121
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Air Ship Ally Austrian Chart Dirigible Dirigibles Enemy Entente Foreign Identification Identify Italiano Recognise Recognition Touring Triple Wing
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with our exquisite selection of Touring Club Italiano Fine Art Prints from Media Storehouse. This captivating piece features a vintage chart showcasing aeroplanes and airships from Italy and other countries, including Germany, Austria, France, and Britain. Perfect for aviation enthusiasts, historians, or anyone with a penchant for the past, this rights-managed print from Mary Evans Prints Online brings a piece of history into your home or office. Immerse yourself in the intricate details of this intriguing chart, a must-have for any collection.
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 36.2cm (20" x 14.3")
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 vintage print showcases the Touring Club Italiano chart of aeroplanes and airships from 1915. The chart was an essential tool for recognition purposes during the early days of aviation, when identifying friend from foe in the skies was a matter of life and death. The chart features a collection of Italian and foreign aircraft and airships, including German, Austrian, French, and British models. The intricate detail of the planes and airships is evident in the illustrations, with each aircraft labeled with its respective country of origin. The wing of one plane bears a clear identification sign, with an "A" on the right indicating an ally and an "E" on the left signifying an enemy. This was a crucial detail for pilots and observers to quickly distinguish between friendly and hostile forces. The inclusion of various types of aircraft, such as triplanes and biplanes, demonstrates the rapid advancements in aviation technology during this period. The presence of airships, or dirigibles, further highlights the innovative spirit of the time. The Touring Club Italiano, an Italian automobile and motorcycle club, produced this chart to aid in the identification of aircraft and airships during the Entente Cordiale, a political and military alliance between France, Britain, and Russia against the Central Powers during World War I. This chart would have been an invaluable resource for Italian military personnel and aviators, allowing them to make informed decisions and take appropriate action in the face of potential aerial threats. This print offers a fascinating glimpse into the history of aviation and the importance of identification in the context of wartime. The intricate detail and historical significance make it a must-have for aviation enthusiasts, historians, and anyone with an appreciation for the history of technology.
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