Canvas Print : WHALING, c1935. Dead humpback whales, inflated with compressed air, tied to the
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WHALING, c1935. Dead humpback whales, inflated with compressed air, tied to the
WHALING, c1935.
Dead humpback whales, inflated with compressed air, tied to the deck of a factory ship befoe stripping their blubber. Photographed c1935-1945
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Media ID 13633914
1935 1945 Blubber Carcass Dead Marine Ocean Whale Whaling Humpback
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Experience the historic beauty of whaling culture with our Canvas Prints from Media Storehouse, featuring the powerful image "WHALING, c1935" by Granger Art on Demand. This evocative photograph captures the raw reality of whaling, with dead humpback whales inflated with compressed air and tied to the deck of a factory ship before the blubber was stripped. Our high-quality Canvas Prints bring the rich, textured detail of this historic moment to life in your home or office, making it a captivating conversation starter. Order yours today and add a piece of history to your space.
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 powerful photograph captures a haunting scene from the whaling industry in the mid-1930s. The image showcases several massive humpback whale carcasses, suspended in the air by ropes and inflated with compressed air. These majestic creatures, once rulers of the ocean, now lay lifeless on the deck of a factory ship. The photographer's lens exposes the harsh reality of this early maritime practice known as whaling. The stripped blubber, which was highly valued for its commercial uses at that time (although we are not mentioning them here), is visible on these magnificent creatures' bodies. It serves as a stark reminder of humanity's impact on marine life. Amidst this somber scene, one cannot help but feel a sense of awe mixed with sadness for these gentle giants who met such an unfortunate fate. Their immense size and grace are juxtaposed against their tragic demise, leaving viewers to contemplate our relationship with nature and our responsibility towards preserving it. This photograph stands as both a historical document capturing an era when whaling was prevalent and a call to action to protect marine ecosystems today. It reminds us that every creature has inherent value beyond its commercial worth – they contribute to the delicate balance of our planet's biodiversity. As we reflect upon this thought-provoking image captured between 1935-1945 by Granger Art on Demand under their collection titled "WHALING" let us strive for greater awareness and conservation efforts to ensure that future generations can witness these magnificent beings thriving
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