Fine Art Print : Turtle, swallows nests and oxtail
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Turtle, swallows nests and oxtail
Victorian cooking ingredients: turtle, swallows nests and oxtail. Date: 19th century
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Media ID 7179009
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Cookery Cooking Dishes Ingredients Meat Nests Prepared Swallows Turtle Oxtail
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into the captivating world of the past with our exquisite selection of Fine Art Prints from Media Storehouse, featuring this intriguing image from Mary Evans Prints Online. This remarkable 19th-century illustration showcases a fascinating glimpse into Victorian cooking traditions, as a turtle, swallows nests, and oxtail are artfully arranged. Add an air of historical intrigue and timeless charm to your home or office with this beautifully preserved piece of history. Each print is meticulously produced using high-quality materials, ensuring a stunning and long-lasting addition to your 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 28cm (21" x 11")
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 19th century photograph showcases an intriguing assortment of Victorian cooking ingredients: a turtle, swallows' nests, and an oxtail. The image transports us back in time to an era when exotic and unusual ingredients were highly sought after in the haute cuisine world. The turtle, a large, prehistoric-looking creature, lies gracefully on a wooden table, its scaled shell glistening under the soft light. Its eyes are closed, and its mouth is slightly open, as if it is peacefully surrendering to its fate as a culinary delicacy. Turtle meat was considered a luxury item during the Victorian era, and its rich, tender flavor was much admired by the upper classes. Nestled among the turtle are two delicate, translucent objects. These are swallows' nests, also known as bird's nests, which were another prized ingredient in Victorian cooking. Swallows' nests were believed to have medicinal properties and were used in various dishes, particularly in Chinese and European cuisines. The nests were harvested from the saliva-like substance that swallows used to build their nests, which was then steamed or boiled to create a gelatinous texture. Lastly, an oxtail sits proudly at the edge of the table. Oxtail, a cut of meat from the tail of an ox, was a staple ingredient in Victorian cooking. It was often slow-cooked to create a rich, flavorful sauce, which was then used to enhance the taste of other dishes. This photograph is a fascinating glimpse into the world of Victorian cooking and the exotic ingredients that were considered essential to creating dishes fit for royalty. The image is a testament to the lengths that people went to in order to satisfy their taste buds and impress their guests with elaborate and exotic meals.
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