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Transporting a boat to a beach on the Elba Island
Transporting a boat to a beach on the Elba Island Livorno Elba Island. Date of Photograph:09/1924
Monteverde, Aurelio
CAD-S-030016-0005
Media ID 33285336
© Alinari Archives, Florence
Beach Coast Small Boat By Land By Water For Daytime Of A Group On The Road
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Transporting a Boat to a Beach on the Elba Island - A Glimpse into 1920s Coastal Life
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. Step back in time with this print captured by Aurelio Monteverde in September 1924. The image transports us to the picturesque shores of Elba Island, off the coast of Livorno, where an intriguing scene unfolds. In this snapshot of coastal life, we witness a group of locals diligently maneuvering a small boat towards the sandy beach. Dressed in their daytime attire, their fashion reflects the trends and styles of the era – men donning wide-brimmed hats and loose-fitting shirts while women elegantly sport long skirts and sun hats. The landscape surrounding them is breathtaking; it seamlessly merges seascape with coastline as crystal-clear waters gently kiss golden sands. The azure sea stretches out before them, invitingly beckoning for adventures yet to come. As our gaze shifts from the mesmerizing backdrop to the foreground action, we notice that transportation methods were quite different back then. Instead of modern vehicles or motorized boats, these resourceful individuals employ traditional means – carts and wheelbarrows – to transport their vessel across land towards its destination. This photograph not only captures a moment frozen in time but also offers us glimpses into daily life on Elba Island during that period. It evokes feelings of nostalgia for simpler times when communities relied on one another's strength and ingenuity to accomplish tasks large or small. Monteverde's skillful composition immortalizes this enchanting scene forevermore. As we admire his work today, let us appreciate both his artistic eye and his ability to preserve history through photography - reminding us how much has changed since those sunny days on Elba Island almost a century ago.
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