Fine Art Print : Through the Menai Straits in a Racer
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Through the Menai Straits in a Racer
Through the Menai Straits in a Racer.
1892
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Media ID 7172863
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1892 Ghost Menai Nautical Racer Rigging Sail Straits Yacht
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the timeless beauty of the past with our exquisite fine art print, "Through the Menai Straits in a Racer," from the Media Storehouse collection. This stunning image, taken from the Mary Evans Picture Library/Peter & Dawn Cope Collection, transports you back to 1892 as a sleek racing boat glides through the picturesque Menai Straits. The intricate details of the boat and the serene waters are captured perfectly in this vintage photograph, making it a beautiful addition to any home or office. Bring history to life with this exceptional fine art print.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 36.4cm (20" x 14.3")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 55.9cm (26" x 22")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
Through the Menai Straits in a Racer
EDITORS COMMENTS
is an evocative photograph capturing the essence of Victorian sailing culture, taken in 1892. The image, from the Peter & Dawn Cope Collection at Mary Evans Picture Library, presents a breathtaking view of a sleek racing yacht skillfully navigating the Menai Straits, a narrow and treacherous waterway that separates the Isle of Anglesey from mainland Wales. The yacht, with its elegant rigging and streamlined design, cuts through the water with ease, leaving a ghostly wake behind. The bridge, with its distinctive red and white stripes, looms in the background, a testament to the engineering marvels of the time. The men aboard the racer, dressed in their nautical best, are fully focused on their task, their determined expressions reflecting the thrill and challenge of the race. The photograph transports us back to the 1890s, an era when sailing was a popular pastime for the affluent and adventurous. The Menai Straits, with its unpredictable currents and weather conditions, presented a formidable challenge to even the most experienced sailors. The photograph captures the raw power and beauty of the natural world, as well as the indomitable spirit of those who dared to brave its depths. The intricate details of the yacht's rigging, the subtle play of light on the water, and the sense of motion and energy in the photograph make it a must-see for anyone with an interest in sailing, history, or the natural world. This stunning image is a testament to the enduring allure of the sea and the thrill of the race, and a reminder of a bygone era when the world seemed a little bit bigger, and a little bit more magical.
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