Fine Art Print : Turfing on the Somerset levels
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Turfing on the Somerset levels
Turfing on the Somerset levels. This bears the caption: " The weather is terrible with rain, snow, thunder etc." - rather a neat link to 99 years later, where similar rainfall in Winter 2014 led to the complete flooding of the levels. Date: 1905
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Media ID 11579667
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Levels Pile Piles Piling Process Somerset Stack Stacking Stacks Towers Turf Turves
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into the past with our exquisite Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse, featuring the captivating image "Turfing on the Somerset Levels" by Mary Evans Prints Online. This evocative black and white photograph transports you to a bygone era, as farmers labor against the elements to maintain the traditional turfing methods on the Somerset Levels. With its rich historical context and timeless charm, this print is a must-have for any art lover or history enthusiast's collection. Rights Managed through Media Storehouse, this print is not only a beautiful addition to your home or office, but also a testament to the resilience and determination of the human spirit.
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 34.2cm (21" x 13.5")
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
Turfing on the Somerset Levels: A Traditional Rural Process Amidst Unforgiving Weather, 1905 This evocative photograph captures the resilient spirit of rural life on the Somerset Levels in England during the early 20th century. The image depicts a group of laborers in the midst of the turfing process, stacking sods of freshly cut grass onto towering piles. The weather, as the caption notes, is far from ideal, with rain, snow, and thunder looming in the background. The Somerset Levels, a vast expanse of marshy land in the southwest of England, have long been a challenging environment for agriculture. To cultivate the land, farmers would turf it, laying down thick layers of sods to create a raised platform suitable for crops. This labor-intensive process required immense physical effort and careful planning, as the land was prone to flooding and other natural hazards. Despite the harsh conditions, the laborers in this photograph continue their work, undeterred by the elements. The towering piles of sods, interspersed with the piles of turfing piles, create an almost surreal landscape, a testament to the ingenuity and determination of rural communities. This photograph offers a glimpse into a bygone era, a time when traditional methods of agriculture shaped the landscape and the lives of those who worked it. It also serves as a poignant reminder of the resilience and adaptability of rural communities, as well as the importance of preserving historical records of our past. Interestingly, just 99 years after this photograph was taken, the Somerset Levels experienced similar rainfall during the winter of 2014, leading to widespread flooding and damage to the area. The photograph serves as a reminder of the cyclical nature of the environment and the challenges faced by those who live and work on the Levels.
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