Canvas Print : Breton Smithy / 19147
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Breton Smithy / 19147
Outside the smithy at Pont- Aven Date: 1914
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Media ID 4337161
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Aven Blacksmiths Breton Pont Smithy
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
"Breathtakingly capturing the essence of a bygone era, the Media Storehouse presents this exquisite Canvas Print of "Breton Smithy / 19147" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This evocative image, dated 1914, portrays an outdoor smithy at Pont-Aven in Brittany, France. The rich, textured canvas brings the rustic charm of the blacksmith's workshop to life, transporting you back in time. Perfect for adding a unique and timeless touch to any room in your home or office."
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the essence of a bygone era, transporting us back in time to the quaint village of Pont-Aven in Brittany, France, in the year 1914. The image, titled "Outside the smithy at Pont-Aven (1914)," offers a glimpse into the historical industry of blacksmithing that once thrived in this picturesque Breton community. The photograph features an exterior view of a traditional smithy, with its large, wrought-iron doors wide open, revealing the inner workings of the forge. The image is filled with intriguing details that speak to the daily life and labor of the blacksmith. A horse-drawn cart is parked outside, suggesting that the blacksmith may have been expecting a client or delivering a finished product. A pile of charcoal sits nearby, ready to fuel the forge, while tools of the trade, such as hammers, tongs, and anvils, are scattered about. The scene is further enlivened by the presence of a group of villagers gathered outside the smithy. They appear to be engaged in conversation, perhaps discussing the progress of a repair or the latest news from the village. Their clothing and demeanor suggest that they are working people, dressed in practical, utilitarian attire. The photograph's composition and lighting add to its visual appeal. The contrast between the dark, moody interior of the smithy and the bright, sunlit exterior creates a sense of depth and texture. The use of natural light also highlights the textures of the ironwork and the rough, weathered surfaces of the building and its surroundings. Overall, this photograph offers a fascinating glimpse into the historical industry of blacksmithing in rural France at the turn of the 20th century. It invites us to reflect on the importance of local craftsmanship and the role it played in the daily lives of rural communities.
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