THE CALM BEFORE THE STORM (Various Editions)

In tribute to all those who lost their lives at Pearl Harbor on that infamous day Robert Taylor has created his poignant landmark painting. The Arizona has since become the focal point for the memorial at Pearl Harbor and this moving piece portrays this proud ship as those who survived would surely like to remember her - in all her glory prior to the attack.

Dawn had broken to reveal another glorious day in paradise, and on board the USS Arizona and the repair ship USS Vestal alongside, the crew were taking it easy. All next week they would be hard at work preparing for sea, but today was Sunday, and that meant light duties. But within the hour out of nowhere, Japanese carrier-based aircraft would descend upon the unsuspecting Naval base. As the crews register bright red circles on their wings, the blood froze in their veins. They realized that hell had come to Pearl Harbor!

Then, just before 08.10hrs, the unthinkable happened. A bomb from a Nakajima B5N Kate high-altitude bomber penetrated the ship’s armor plated deck and exploded in the forward magazine. Within seconds a cataclysmic blast ripped through the Arizona, devastating the mighty ship which would burn for two days, taking with her the lives of nearly twelve hundred men.

Each print is personally signed by artist Robert Taylor, and by the following Arizona crewmen:

Quartermaster 3c LOUIS CONTER USN

Seaman 1c LONNIE COOK USN

Seaman 1c CLEARDON HETRICK

USN Lieutenant Commander JOSEPH LANGDELL USNR

THE COMPANION PRINT - "THE WAY WE WERE - Pearl Harbor, Sunday 7th December 1941"

Reproduced directly from Roberts working drawing, this outstanding companion print is issued with every edition of The Calm Before The Storm, creating a fitting commemorative collectors edition for the 70th Anniversary of this historic event.

Each companion print is signed by the artist along with a further member of the Arizona's crew:

Chief Warrant Officer EDWARD WENTZLAFF

THE LIMITED EDITION £200.00
Edition Size - 375

THE ARTIST PROOF EDITION £325.00
Edition Size - 25

PLEASE NOTE: LIMITED REMARQUE EDITIONS ARE AVAILABLE, FOR DETAILS VIEW THE REMARQUE EDITION.

Main Print, overall Size: Approx 34" x 23"