Fine Art Print : A Chinese Fishing village in California, 1884
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A Chinese Fishing village in California, 1884
Engraving showing the wooden framed houses and warehouses of a Chinese fishing village on the coast of California, 1884. Shrimp, caught off the American coast, were dried and exported to China as a cash crop
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1884 California Cash Caught Crop Dried Exported Shrimp Ware Houses
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with our exquisite fine art print from Media Storehouse, featuring an enchanting image of a Chinese fishing village in California from 1884. This stunning, rights-managed print from Mary Evans Prints Online captures the essence of a bygone era with intricately detailed wooden houses and warehouses lining the coast. Observe the daily life of the fishermen as they go about their work, catching shrimp off the American coast. Add this captivating piece to your collection and bring the history and culture of the past into your home or office.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 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 53.3cm x 30.3cm (21" x 11.9")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 50.8cm (27" x 20")
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 engraving, dated 1884, offers a glimpse into the thriving Chinese fishing village that once dotted the coast of California. Located in the heart of Monterey Bay, this community was a vital part of the region's maritime history. The wooden-framed houses and warehouses, intricately designed with Chinese motifs, line the shoreline, reflecting the unique cultural fusion that characterized this era. The Chinese fishermen in this village were renowned for their expertise in catching shrimp off the American coast. Shrimp were a valuable cash crop, as they were dried and exported to China, where they were highly prized for their taste and nutritional value. The shrimp were caught using traditional methods, such as traps and nets, and were then sun-dried on the beach or in specially designed drying sheds. The Chinese fishing village was a self-sufficient community, with its residents relying on the sea for their livelihoods. They also grew vegetables and fruits, which they sold at local markets or traded with other communities. The village was a bustling hub of activity, with fishermen setting out at dawn and returning at dusk, women processing and drying the shrimp, and children playing by the shore. This engraving is a testament to the rich history of Chinese immigration to California and the significant role that Chinese fishermen played in the development of the state's maritime industry. It also highlights the importance of trade between China and the United States during the late 19th century, which helped to foster cultural exchange and economic growth on both sides of the Pacific Ocean.
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