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Fine Art Print : West India Docks, London
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West India Docks, London
West India Docks, London. Date: 1815
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1815 Buoy Buoys Dock Docks Export Moored Mooring Shipping Trading Warehouses
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Breathtakingly capturing the historic charm of London's West India Docks in 1815, this exquisite fine art print is part of Media Storehouse's esteemed collection sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online. Each print is meticulously produced using premium materials, ensuring vibrant colors and exceptional detail that bring history to life. Ideal for art enthusiasts, collectors, or those seeking to add a touch of timeless elegance to their home or office decor. Experience the rich history of London through this stunning, rights-managed reproduction.
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.
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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
West India Docks, London (1815): A Glimpse into the Early 19th Century Maritime Trade Hub This evocative image captures the bustling West India Docks in London during the early 19th century, a time when the city was at the heart of global maritime trade. The West India Docks, established in 1802, were a significant expansion of London's port facilities, allowing larger ships to dock closer to the city center and facilitating the import and export of goods from the West Indies and other far-flung regions. The photograph, taken in 1815, shows a panoramic view of the docks, with a multitude of ships moored along the quayside. The warehouses lining the docks are filled with goods, ready to be transported to various destinations across the city and beyond. Buoys and anchors are visible in the river Thames, indicating the constant movement of vessels in and out of the docks. The scene is a testament to the importance of London as a global trading hub during this period. The West India Docks were instrumental in the import and export of a wide range of commodities, including sugar, rum, coffee, and cotton, which fueled the industrial revolution and shaped the economic landscape of Europe and the Americas. The image also offers a glimpse into the daily life of the dockworkers and sailors who labored at the docks, as well as the merchants and traders who profited from the lucrative maritime trade. The West India Docks were a hive of activity, with a diverse population of people from all corners of the world coming together to buy, sell, and trade goods. This photograph is a valuable historical record of a time when London was at the forefront of global maritime trade, and a reminder of the crucial role that the city and its docks played in shaping the world we live in today.
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