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The boating season on the Thames - opening the lock (engraving)
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The boating season on the Thames - opening the lock (engraving)
603041 The boating season on the Thames - opening the lock (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The boating season on the Thames - opening the lock; Boulters Lock, River Thames, London; from The Graphic, 16 June 1877); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection
Media ID 22687570
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Boating Boulters Lock Graphic Lock Oars Opening Rowing Thames
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The Boating Season on the Thames - Opening the Lock
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is a captivating engraving that takes us back to 19th century London, where the River Thames was bustling with activity. This picturesque scene captures the essence of summertime leisure and transportation along this iconic waterway. In this print, we see a variety of boats gracefully navigating through Boulters Lock, as rowers skillfully maneuver their oars in unison. The lock gate stands tall, ready to open and allow passage for these vessels. Towering trees frame the scene, providing a serene backdrop to this lively moment. The graphic detail in this engraving transports us to an era when boating was not only a means of transport but also a popular recreational activity. It showcases how people would come together during the boating season to enjoy the beauty of nature while cruising along the Thames. This artwork offers more than just aesthetic pleasure; it provides insight into historical modes of transportation and scientific methods used during that time. It serves as a window into both botanical studies and natural history research conducted alongside these waters. "The Boating Season on the Thames - Opening the Lock" is not just an exquisite piece capturing London's river culture; it invites us to reflect on our own relationship with nature and how we have evolved in terms of transport over time.
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