Fine Art Print : Sponge clipping, Nassau, Bahamas, West Indies
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Sponge clipping, Nassau, Bahamas, West Indies
Sponge clipping, Nassau, Bahamas, West Indies. Date: 1924
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Media ID 14256126
© Mary Evans / Pharcide
Bags Bahamas Caribbean Clip Clipping Indies Nassau Product Sack Sacks Shade Shady Sponge Sponges Tropical 1924
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Discover the vibrant underwater world of the Bahamas with our exquisite Sponge Clipping fine art print from Mary Evans Prints Online. This captivating image, captured in 1924, showcases the rich colors and textures of the Nassau waters as a local diver skillfully harvests sponges. Add a touch of tropical paradise to your home or office with this stunning, rights-managed fine art print from Media Storehouse's extensive collection.
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 33.7cm (21" x 13.3")
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 evocative photograph captures the scene of sponge clipping in Nassau, Bahamas, West Indies, in the year 1924. The image portrays a group of men, dressed in simple work clothes and hats, toiling under the shade of trees, carefully clipping sponges from the sea floor. The sponges, with their intricate and varied textures, are piled up in bags and sacks nearby, ready to be transported. The Caribbean Sea, with its crystal-clear waters and vibrant marine life, has long been a source of natural resources for the people of the West Indies. Sponge fishing, in particular, has been an essential industry in the region for centuries. The Bahamas, with its abundant sponge beds, has been a major player in this trade. The men in the photograph are shown working in the shallow waters, using long poles with sharp blades attached to the end to clip the sponges from the sea floor. The process required great skill and precision, as the sponges were delicate and could be easily damaged. The sponges were then brought to the surface and left to dry in the sun before being sorted and packed for export. This photograph offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time when the natural resources of the Caribbean were the lifeblood of the local economy. The scene is idyllic, with the men at work surrounded by the lush greenery of the trees and the sparkling blue waters of the sea. It is a testament to the resilience and resourcefulness of the people of the West Indies and their deep connection to the land and sea.
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