{"product_id":"art-poster-original-art-quality-safe-haven-nicolas-trudgian-5-original-signatures-limited-edition-41-1000-framed","title":"ART-Poster, Original Art Quality — SAFE HAVEN — Nicolas Trudgian — 5 Original Signatures — Limited Edition 41\/1000 — Framed","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left; background-color: #f7f8f9; padding: 20px; border-left: 4px solid #647382;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSAFE HAVEN — Nicolas Trudgian — Warbird Legends Series — Limited Edition 41\/1000 — Signed by Nicolas Trudgian and Major General Phillip Ardery — Brigadier General John Brooks — Colonel William Cameron — Colonel Albert Shower — Original Certificate of Authenticity — The Military Gallery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-bottom: 13px;\"\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"table table-striped\" style=\"width: 99.973%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 21.5864%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArtist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 78.1926%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNicolas Trudgian\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 21.5864%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTitle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 78.1926%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSAFE HAVEN\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 21.5864%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 78.1926%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ePrint: 80 × 50 cm (W × H). Framed: 97 × 68 cm (W × H).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 21.5864%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePoster Credits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 78.1926%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eNicolas Trudgian (artist) — The Military Gallery (publisher) — Warbird Legends Series — Signed by Major General Phillip Ardery, Brigadier General John Brooks, Colonel William Cameron and Colonel Albert Shower\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 21.5864%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 78.1926%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e1994 (publication). Historical subject: autumn 1944.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 21.5864%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrinting Methods\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 78.1926%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLithograph \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 21.5864%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBacking\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 78.1926%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFramed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-bottom: 13px;\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShadows lengthen on an autumn afternoon in 1944, as B-24J Liberators, returning from a raid, safely cross the English coast above a tranquil Suffolk estuary. This powerful aviation artwork captures a moment of relief and safety for the bomber crews returning from dangerous missions over occupied Europe.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBeneath them, an air-sea rescue amphibian prepares to disembark a fortunate airman, rescued earlier following ditching in the North Sea. The peaceful estuary scene with its boats, buildings, and golden autumn light provides a stark contrast to the perilous missions these aircraft and crews routinely undertook during World War II.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis limited edition print, number 41 of 1000, is part of Nicolas Trudgian's Warbird Legends Series and has been personally signed by the artist. The Certificate of Authenticity confirms this is a fine art limited edition print, reproduced from an original painting using the highest quality fade-resistant inks on archival paper imported from France.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSAFE HAVEN — NICOLAS TRUDGIAN\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWarbird Legends Series — Limited Edition 41\/1000 — Five Original Signatures — Certificate of Authenticity — Framed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSafe Haven\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a magnificent aviation artwork by British artist Nicolas Trudgian, depicting American Consolidated B-24J Liberator bombers returning from a dangerous daylight mission over occupied Europe.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSet on a peaceful autumn afternoon in 1944, the scene shows the bombers crossing the English coastline above a picturesque Suffolk estuary, their mission safely completed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBelow the aircraft, a tranquil coastal village comes alive with fishing boats, waterfront buildings and the warm colours of the evening sky. An air-sea rescue amphibian prepares to disembark an airman rescued after ditching in the North Sea.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe contrast between the dangers faced by the bomber crews and the peaceful English landscape creates a particularly moving composition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical Context — The Mighty Eighth Air Force\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring the Second World War, the United States Eighth Air Force conducted a sustained daylight bombing campaign against strategic targets in German-occupied Europe.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Consolidated B-24 Liberator was one of the principal American heavy bombers employed in these operations. Its long range and substantial bomb load made it an essential aircraft in the Allied air offensive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReturning from these missions was often as dangerous as reaching the target. Crews faced enemy fighters, anti-aircraft fire, mechanical problems and the ever-present danger of ditching in the North Sea.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSafe Haven\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e commemorates the relief and sense of security experienced by aircrews who successfully returned to England.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout the Artist — Nicolas Trudgian (born 1959)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNicolas Trudgian is a British aviation and military artist internationally recognised for his atmospheric and historically detailed paintings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBorn in Plymouth in 1959, he trained in illustration before developing a successful career as a commercial illustrator and later specialising in fine art.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHis work is admired for its accurate representation of military aircraft and for its richly detailed landscapes, which provide a compelling historical setting for each scene.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHe has become one of the most recognised contemporary aviation artists, with limited editions collected internationally.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Warbird Legends Series\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSafe Haven\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efirst edition in Nicolas Trudgian's Warbird Legends Series\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, published by The Military Gallery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis example is individually numbered \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e41\/1000\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, from the original limited edition of 1,000 prints.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAccording to the accompanying original Certificate of Authenticity, each print was personally signed by the artist and the four distinguished wartime aviation officers listed below.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFive Original Signatures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe print bears the original pencil signatures of:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNicolas Trudgian\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — British aviation artist.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMajor General Phillip Ardery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — American B-24 Liberator pilot and wartime officer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrigadier General John Brooks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — American combat pilot and senior Eighth Air Force officer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColonel William Cameron\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — American wartime aircrew officer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColonel Albert Shower\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — Commander of the 467th Bombardment Group.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll five signatures are documented by the original Certificate of Authenticity supplied with the print.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe certificate further confirms that the edition was printed on high-quality archival paper imported from France using fade-resistant inks, and that the printing materials were destroyed following the edition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdition and Presentation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArtist:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Nicolas Trudgian\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTitle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Safe Haven\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublished:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1994\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The Military Gallery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeries:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Warbird Legends\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 41\/1000\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSignatures:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Five original signatures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCertificate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Original Certificate of Authenticity included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrint dimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 80 × 50 cm (width × height)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall framed dimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 97 × 68 cm (width × height)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePresentation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Wooden frame with dark green mount\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical subject:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e B-24J Liberators returning to England in autumn 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