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Carting Turf Among the Mournes
Carting Turf Among the Mournes - a view of a boy driving a horse and cart full of turf in the Mournes. (Location: Northern Ireland; County Down; Mournes). Date: circa early 1900s
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Media ID 14365271
© National Museums NI / Mary Evans
Among Carting Driving Mournes Turf
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into the past with our exquisite selection from the Media Storehouse Fine Art Prints range. This captivating image, "Carting Turf Among the Mournes," transports you to early 1900s Northern Ireland. Witness the raw beauty of County Down's Mournes as a boy skillfully navigates his horse and cart through the picturesque landscape, laden with turf. Experience the charm of history with this evocative Rights Managed print from Mary Evans Prints Online. Add a touch of timeless elegance to your home or office décor.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 36.8cm (20" x 14.5")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 55.9cm (26" x 22")
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.
Carting Turf Among the Mournes
EDITORS COMMENTS
is a captivating photograph that transports us back in time to the early 1900s in County Down, Northern Ireland. The image showcases a young boy skillfully maneuvering a horse-drawn cart filled to the brim with fresh turf, against the breathtaking backdrop of the Mourne Mountains. The Mournes, a range of mountains running parallel to the Irish Sea, have long been a source of inspiration for artists and photographers, with their distinctive peaks and rugged terrain. In this photograph, the mountains loom majestically in the background, their shadows stretching long over the rolling hills and verdant pastures. The boy, dressed in traditional clothing, sits atop the cart, his face focused intently on the path ahead. His horse, strong and sturdy, plods along steadily, its breath visible in the crisp mountain air. The cart, piled high with turf, is a testament to the hard work and perseverance of the people of County Down, who relied on the abundant peat deposits in the Mournes to heat their homes. The scene is one of simple, rural life, where the daily tasks of survival were carried out with a sense of dignity and pride. The photograph is a poignant reminder of a time when life was more closely connected to the land and the natural world, and where the beauty of the surroundings was a constant source of inspiration and solace. "Carting Turf Among the Mournes" is a timeless image that speaks to the resilience and resourcefulness of the people of County Down, and the enduring allure of the natural world. It is a photograph that invites us to pause and reflect on the simple pleasures of life and the beauty of the natural world, even as we navigate the complexities of the modern world.
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