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Fine Art Print : Stoking a Steamship
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Stoking a Steamship
Stokers at work in the hold of a coal-burning steamship
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Media ID 610954
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Burning Coal Hold Nautical Operations Steam Ship Stokers Stoking 1927
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the rich history of maritime culture with our exquisite selection of Fine Art Prints from Mary Evans Picture Library. This captivating image, titled "Stoking a Steamship," transports you back in time to the hold of a coal-burning steamship. Witness the dedication and grit of the stokers as they meticulously fuel the engine, their determined expressions etched in every line. A timeless masterpiece that adds character and charm to any space, this Fine Art Print is a must-have for history enthusiasts, art collectors, and those who appreciate the beauty in the everyday. Bring the stories of the past to life with our exceptional range of Fine Art Prints from Mary Evans Picture Library.
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 35.5cm (21" x 14")
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
Stoking a Steamship: A Glimpse into the Past of Maritime Coal-Burning Operations (1927, Mary Evans Picture Library)" This evocative photograph transports us back to a time when coal-burning steamships ruled the waves, and the mighty engines that powered them required the tireless efforts of dedicated stokers. Taken in 1927, this image captures the gritty reality of life below deck, as stokers shovel coal into the insatiable maw of the ship's furnaces. The hold of the steamship is a hive of activity, with men working in close quarters, their faces etched with the soot and grime of their labor. Each man wields a large shovel, scooping up coal from the piles that line the hold and flinging it into the furnace. Sweat drips from their brows as they work, their bodies glistening in the dim light of the hold. The coal-burning steamship was a marvel of engineering, enabling the transport of goods and people across vast oceans. However, the cost of this technological marvel was the relentless toil of the stokers, who kept the fires burning day and night. This photograph offers a poignant reminder of the human effort required to keep these mighty vessels afloat and moving forward. The steamship's hold, once a symbol of industrial might and progress, now stands as a testament to the hard work and determination of those who labored within its depths. This historical image invites us to reflect on the past and appreciate the sacrifices made by those who shaped the maritime world we know today.
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