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Fine Art Print : Greenland Eskimos on a whaling ship - Victorian period
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Greenland Eskimos on a whaling ship - Victorian period
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Media ID 32383678
© The Keasbury-Gordon Photograph Archive / Mary Evans
Eskimo Eskimos Greenland Inuit Whaling
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into the past with this captivating Fine Art Print from the Media Storehouse collection, featuring the Greenland Eskimos on a whaling ship from the Victorian period. This evocative image, sourced from The Keasbury-Gordon Photograph Archive Collection at Mary Evans Prints Online, offers a rare glimpse into the rich history of Arctic whaling and the cultural exchange between explorers and indigenous communities. The intricate details of the ship's rigging, the determined expressions of the Eskimos, and the vast, icy landscape beyond create a powerful and evocative scene that is sure to inspire wonder and curiosity. Bring this piece into your home and transport yourself to a time long past.
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 40.6cm (20" x 16")
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.
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This vintage photograph, hailing from The Keasbury-Gordon Photograph Archive Collection at Mary Evans Prints Online, transports us back in time to the late Victorian period, around the turn of the 20th century. The image depicts a group of Greenland Eskimos aboard a whaling ship, their faces etched with a mixture of curiosity and apprehension as they interact with their new surroundings. Dressed in traditional fur garments, these indigenous people from the Arctic circle were likely brought aboard the ship during one of the many whaling expeditions that took place during this era. Whaling was a significant industry during the Victorian period, with ships traveling from Europe to the Arctic regions in search of valuable whale products, such as oil and baleen. The ship's deck is adorned with various whaling equipment, including lanterns and ropes, adding to the sense of adventure and exploration. The ship's sails are billowing in the wind, creating a dynamic and action-filled backdrop to the scene. The Greenland Eskimos, also known as the Inuit, were skilled hunters and fishermen, and their knowledge of the Arctic was essential to the success of these whaling expeditions. This photograph offers a rare glimpse into the lives of these indigenous peoples during a time when they were encountering Europeans and their technologies for the first time. The vintage feel of the photograph, with its soft focus and muted colors, adds to the sense of nostalgia and wonder. It is a poignant reminder of a bygone era, when the world was still full of discoveries and the boundaries of human knowledge were being pushed ever further.
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