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Canvas Print : Fishermen Ashore, c. 1843-47 (salt paper print from calotype negative)
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Fishermen Ashore, c. 1843-47 (salt paper print from calotype negative)
STC224274 Fishermen Ashore, c.1843-47 (salt paper print from calotype negative) by Hill, David Octavius (1802-70) & Adamson, Robert (1821-48); 19.5x14.2 cm; Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; The Stapleton Collection; Scottish, out of copyright
Media ID 23352090
© The Stapleton Collection / Bridgeman Images
Coarse Dickensian Salted Print Top Hat Working Class
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Bring the timeless beauty of history into your home with Media Storehouse's Canvas Prints. This exquisite piece features "Fishermen Ashore," a captivating salt paper print from the calotype negative by David Octavius Hill and Robert Adamson, c.1843-47. Originally housed at the Victoria & Albert Museum in London, this photograph transports you back in time with its intricate details and rich, authentic tones. Each canvas print is meticulously crafted with premium materials and high-definition printing techniques to ensure a stunning, museum-quality finish. Elevate your space with this stunning piece of art and relive the stories of the past.
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 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This photograph, titled "Fishermen Ashore" transports us back to the mid-19th century. Taken between 1843 and 1847 by David Octavius Hill and Robert Adamson, this salt paper print from a calotype negative captures a moment in time with remarkable detail. In the image, we see a group of working-class fishermen standing ashore on a beach. Their coarse clothing and rugged hats suggest their laborious lives at sea. The Victorian era is evident in their attire, with one man donning a top hat that adds an air of formality amidst the casual setting. The composition skillfully portrays the camaraderie among these men as they gather together for what seems like a brief respite from their arduous work. Their weathered faces tell stories of hardship and resilience, while also reflecting the Dickensian atmosphere prevalent during this period. The salted print technique used by Hill and Adamson enhances the texture of each element within the frame, adding depth to every fold in their clothes and lines on their faces. This meticulous attention to detail brings life to an otherwise static medium. Displayed at London's Victoria & Albert Museum as part of The Stapleton Collection, this photograph stands as both historical documentation and artistic expression. It serves as a poignant reminder of the unsung heroes who braved treacherous waters day after day in pursuit of sustenance for themselves and their communities.
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