{"product_id":"the-battle-of-the-coral-sea-robert-taylor-signed-limited-edition-507-850-framed","title":"THE BATTLE OF THE CORAL SEA — Robert Taylor — Signed Limited Edition (507\/850) — Framed","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left; background-color: #f7f8f9; padding: 20px; border-left: 4px solid #647382;\"\u003eUS Navy SBD Dauntless and TBD Devastator aircraft attacking Japanese carrier Shōhō during the Battle of the Coral Sea, May 7, 1942.\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%; height: 190.421px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 46.8395px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 36.2171%; height: 46.8395px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArtist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 63.5619%; height: 46.8395px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRobert Taylor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 24.8438px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 36.2171%; height: 24.8438px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTitle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 63.5619%; height: 24.8438px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTHE BATTLE OF THE CORAL SEA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 34.8438px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 36.2171%; height: 34.8438px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 63.5619%; height: 34.8438px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e68 × 45 cm ; framed 85 × 64 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 44.7031px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 36.2171%; height: 44.7031px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePoster Credits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 63.5619%; height: 44.7031px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe Military Gallery; signed and numbered limited edition 507\/850; accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5952px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 36.2171%; height: 19.5952px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrinting Methods\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 63.5619%; height: 19.5952px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eFine art limited edition print \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5952px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 36.2171%; height: 19.5952px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBacking\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 63.5619%; height: 19.5952px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\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\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTHE BATTLE OF THE CORAL SEA — Robert Taylor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA signed, numbered limited edition commemorating a decisive moment in Pacific naval aviation history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Battle of the Coral Sea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, acclaimed British aviation artist Robert Taylor (1946–2024) recreates the dramatic attack on the Japanese light aircraft carrier \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShōhō\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e on 7 May 1942.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe painting depicts Douglas SBD Dauntless dive bombers and Douglas TBD Devastator torpedo bombers operating from USS \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLexington\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Against the deep blue waters of the Pacific, American aircraft sweep over the burning Japanese carrier as columns of smoke rise from the stricken vessel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Battle of the Coral Sea marked a turning point in naval warfare: aircraft carriers engaged one another through their aircraft, without the opposing surface fleets exchanging direct gunfire.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRobert Taylor was internationally celebrated for his meticulously researched aviation paintings, particularly his depictions of Second World War aircraft and the people who flew them. His limited editions are especially appreciated by collectors for their historical subjects, atmospheric compositions and original signatures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Collectable Signed Edition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis example is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003enumber 507 of a limited edition of 850 prints\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, individually numbered and issued with a Certificate of Authenticity from The Military Gallery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe edition was signed by Robert Taylor and distinguished US Navy airmen associated with Pacific carrier operations. The accompanying certificate identifies the participating veterans, making this more than a decorative aviation print: it is a collectable tribute to the men who took part in the Pacific air war.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArtist:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Robert Taylor (1946–2024)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTitle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The Battle of the Coral Sea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSubject:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e USS Lexington aircraft attacking the Japanese carrier Shōhō, 7 May 1942\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Signed and numbered limited edition of 850\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIndividual print number:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 507\/850\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The Military Gallery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVisible artwork dimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 68 × 45 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall framed dimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 85 × 64 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePresentation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Professionally framed, with mount and glazing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCertificate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Original Certificate of Authenticity included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Presented framed; see photographs for details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollection and Delivery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClick \u0026amp; Collect is preferred\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e from our showroom at 49 Avenue de Roodebeek, 1030 Brussels, Belgium, by appointment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor this framed artwork, the shipping charge displayed at checkout is indicative only and may not reflect the actual cost. The final charge will be confirmed according to the destination country, protective packaging requirements and the selected delivery service, including home delivery or collection-point delivery where available. Please contact us before ordering to obtain an accurate shipping quotation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"aviation.brussels","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54805878931802,"sku":null,"price":395.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0270\/3015\/9446\/files\/THE_BATTLE_OF_THE_CORAL_SEA_Robert_Taylor_Signed_Limited_Edition_507_850_Framed.png?v=1793193237","url":"https:\/\/aviation.brussels\/products\/the-battle-of-the-coral-sea-robert-taylor-signed-limited-edition-507-850-framed","provider":"aviation.brussels","version":"1.0","type":"link"}