Why this moment is significant
The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, initiated by Lt. Commander Kakuichi
Takahashi, was arguably the single most significant event in modern
American History. "Pearl Harbor 0755 ... While the Giant Slept" symbolizes
the moment of transition between how America was and how it is today.
This limited edition print focuses on the seconds before the attack as Lt.
Commander Takahashi's Aichi D3A1 Type 99 "Val" Dive bomber rolls in on
Hangar 6 on the southern tip of Ford Island. By accident, Takahashi was
the first to drop his ordnance because of a mistake in interpreting the
signal flares beginning the attack. Takahashi's bomb struck the water's
edge in front of hangar 6 located at the bottom this depiction of Ford island.
Battleship Row is seen in serene repose in the last moments before the
Japanese wreak havoc and devastation on the unsuspecting American
sailors.
"By way of his superb artistic ability, and his zeal for historical accuracy,
Dru Blair has provided us with a window into the past, a magnificent
glimpse of America's last instant of peace before her entry into the Pacific
War." J. Michael Wenger, Co-author of "The Way It Was: Pearl Harbor. The
Original Photographs"
"I've just done a wingover right behind Takahashi. It was that real." David
Aiken - Director, Pearl Harbor Historical Association, upon viewing the
painting.
The amount of detail in this painting is supassed only by its attention
toward accuracy. Noted experts as well as thousands of Pearl Harbor
survivors were consulted at lengthon the project and were very helpful
with little known, yet important facts regarding the attack. The Pearl Harbor
Survivors Association lent a great deal of support and advice, and attention
to detail was incorporated down to the color of window sills and shrub
placement. In addition, photographs and films taken by the Japanese
during the raid were extensively reviewed.
Dru attended the ceremonies commemorating the 50th Aniversary at Pearl
Harbor, where he conferred with thousands of survivors, eyewitnesses
and historians.
"After spending over two and a half years on research and speaking to
over a thousand survivors, I was determined to be accurate down to the
last bush and shrub." Dru Blair
Edition size is limited to 1941 Signed and Numbered Lithographs. Each
Print is individually inspected and signed by the artist. A Certificate of
Authenticity is offered.
The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, initiated by Lt. Commander Kakuichi
Takahashi, was arguably the single most significant event in modern
American History. "Pearl Harbor 0755 ... While the Giant Slept" symbolizes
the moment of transition between how America was and how it is today.
This limited edition print focuses on the seconds before the attack as Lt.
Commander Takahashi's Aichi D3A1 Type 99 "Val" Dive bomber rolls in on
Hangar 6 on the southern tip of Ford Island. By accident, Takahashi was
the first to drop his ordnance because of a mistake in interpreting the
signal flares beginning the attack. Takahashi's bomb struck the water's
edge in front of hangar 6 located at the bottom this depiction of Ford island.
Battleship Row is seen in serene repose in the last moments before the
Japanese wreak havoc and devastation on the unsuspecting American
sailors.
"By way of his superb artistic ability, and his zeal for historical accuracy,
Dru Blair has provided us with a window into the past, a magnificent
glimpse of America's last instant of peace before her entry into the Pacific
War." J. Michael Wenger, Co-author of "The Way It Was: Pearl Harbor. The
Original Photographs"
"I've just done a wingover right behind Takahashi. It was that real." David
Aiken - Director, Pearl Harbor Historical Association, upon viewing the
painting.
The amount of detail in this painting is supassed only by its attention
toward accuracy. Noted experts as well as thousands of Pearl Harbor
survivors were consulted at lengthon the project and were very helpful
with little known, yet important facts regarding the attack. The Pearl Harbor
Survivors Association lent a great deal of support and advice, and attention
to detail was incorporated down to the color of window sills and shrub
placement. In addition, photographs and films taken by the Japanese
during the raid were extensively reviewed.
Dru attended the ceremonies commemorating the 50th Aniversary at Pearl
Harbor, where he conferred with thousands of survivors, eyewitnesses
and historians.
"After spending over two and a half years on research and speaking to
over a thousand survivors, I was determined to be accurate down to the
last bush and shrub." Dru Blair
Edition size is limited to 1941 Signed and Numbered Lithographs. Each
Print is individually inspected and signed by the artist. A Certificate of
Authenticity is offered.
Here at Ozark Airfield Artworks we offer a large selection art prints. These prints
mainly depict modern and historic aviation along with military, civil and space flight. We
also deal with naval subjects and military armor and infantry works. These prints are
from all the top national and international artists along with some local artists. Many of
our prints are signed by the artist and by famous pilots and veterans. If you are looking
for a specific plane, pilot, artist or subject please contact us.
mainly depict modern and historic aviation along with military, civil and space flight. We
also deal with naval subjects and military armor and infantry works. These prints are
from all the top national and international artists along with some local artists. Many of
our prints are signed by the artist and by famous pilots and veterans. If you are looking
for a specific plane, pilot, artist or subject please contact us.
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"Pearl Harbor 0755"