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Gallipoli - Preliminary Bombardments and Reconnaissances - Same Action Continuing, April 19th 1915 : Art 1915

Published
Marlborough, Wiltshire : Adam Matthew Digital, 2014.
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Adam Matthew Digital (Firm)
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Summary
Description: A view of three Royal Navy ships just off the coast of the Gallipoli peninsular, including the Royal Navy cruiser HMS Bacchante, which is in the centre of the composition. The ships are bombarding the Turkish positions in an attempt to identify gun positions, defences and occupied trenches. Smoke rises from parts of the coastline and there are splashes in the water from artillery fire. There are handwritten annotations regarding the events within the sketch itself.
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AMDigital Reference: Art.IWM ART 4262.
Pencil; Pastel; Drawing; Paper;Various annotations.
Original Version
Reproduction of: Gallipoli - Preliminary Bombardments and Reconnaissances - Same Action Continuing, April 19th 1915 1915.
Location of Originals
Imperial War Museums
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Imperial War Museums
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