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Is the futre war-ship to be aeroplane or balloon?
Arists prediction from 1907 of what a future war might look like, in this case aerial battle-ships - not, as it turns out, far from the reality just a decade after this picture was published in The Illustrated London News. The Illustrated London News artist suggests that engine-powered aircraft might be used rather than the dirigible balloons being developed at that time by the Germans and French. Date: 1907
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Battles Battleships Conflict Fight Forecast Future Jul18 Power Powered Prediction Warfare 1907
12"x10" Modern Frame
Step into the past and bring the intrigue of history into your home with Media Storehouse's Framed Prints. This captivating piece, titled "Is the Future War-Ship to Be Aeroplane or Balloon?" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online, takes us back to 1907 and the artist's imaginative prediction of what future wars might look like. With a visionary depiction of aerial battle-ships, this framed print is not only a beautiful addition to any room but also a fascinating conversation starter. Travel through time and immerse yourself in the rich history of aviation and warfare with Media Storehouse's Framed Prints.
10x8 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexi glass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 25.4cm (10" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 30.5cm x 25.4cm (12" x 10")
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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In the year 1907, as the world was on the brink of a new era in transportation and technology, the Illustrated London News published this thought-provoking image of a predicted future battlefield. The artist's vision depicted warships engaged in an aerial conflict, a stark contrast to the traditional naval battles of the time. The ships were equipped with massive engine-powered aircraft, rather than the dirigible balloons that were being developed by the Germans and French. The image, titled "Is the Future War to be Aerial?", captured the imagination of the public and fueled discussions about the potential of engine-powered flight in warfare. The artist's foresight was remarkable, as it turned out that just a decade after this picture was published, the world would witness the first military use of aircraft in combat during the First World War. The idea of aerial warfare was not a new one, but the use of engine-powered aircraft as weapons platforms was a groundbreaking concept. The artist's prediction was not far from the reality, as the potential of aircraft as powerful tools in conflict was soon to be proven on the battlefields of Europe. This image is a testament to the power of human imagination and the ability to envision the future. It serves as a reminder of the rapid advancements in technology that were taking place at the turn of the century and the profound impact they would have on the world. The artist's prediction of aerial warfare may have been just that, a prediction, but it was a vision that would soon become a reality.
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