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The Zeppelin which fell at Cuffley, 1916 (w / c & bodycolour on paper)
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The Zeppelin which fell at Cuffley, 1916 (w / c & bodycolour on paper)
PNH367139 The Zeppelin which fell at Cuffley, 1916 (w/c & bodycolour on paper) by Tomkin, William Stephen (1861-1940); 30.2x48.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: depicts the view from the artists garden in Walthamstow, London; dated 3rd of September; first Zeppelin to be shot down by the British; actually not a Zeppelin but an army Schutte-Lanz airship; shot down by Lieutenant W. Leefe Robinson, pilot; awarded Victoria Cross; ); Photo ePeter Nahum at The Leicester Galleries, London; English, out of copyright
Media ID 23247284
© Peter Nahum at The Leicester Galleries, London / Bridgeman Images
Airship Exploding Explosion Falling Glowing Nocturne Red Sky Searchlight 1914 1918 Wwi Ww One First World War 1914 1918 Great War
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The Zeppelin which fell at Cuffley, 1916
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is a captivating print that captures a pivotal moment in history. Painted by William Stephen Tomkin, this artwork depicts the view from the artist's garden in Walthamstow, London on the fateful day of September 3rd. It showcases the first-ever British victory over an enemy airship during World War I. In this mesmerizing scene, we witness a night sky ablaze with a glowing red hue as an army Schutte-Lanz airship plummets towards the ground. The landscape below is illuminated by searchlights and engulfed in flames as the aircraft meets its fiery demise. A crowd of spectators gathers to witness this historic event unfold before their eyes. Lieutenant W. Leefe Robinson, hailed as a hero for his bravery and skill as pilot, shot down the airship and was awarded the prestigious Victoria Cross for his actions. This painting immortalizes that triumphant moment when Britain struck back against their formidable aerial adversaries. The intensity of this nocturnal explosion captured by Tomkin evokes both awe and fear simultaneously. It serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made during World War I and pays homage to those who fought valiantly to protect their homeland. This remarkable piece transports us back in time to experience firsthand one of history's most significant moments – an extraordinary testament to human resilience amidst chaos and destruction.
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