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Framed Print : Fishermen Ashore, c. 1843-47 (salt paper print from calotype negative)

Fishermen Ashore, c. 1843-47 (salt paper print from calotype negative)




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Fishermen Ashore, c. 1843-47 (salt paper print from calotype negative)

STC224274 Fishermen Ashore, c.1843-47 (salt paper print from calotype negative) by Hill, David Octavius (1802-70) & Adamson, Robert (1821-48); 19.5x14.2 cm; Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; The Stapleton Collection; Scottish, out of copyright

Media ID 23352090

© The Stapleton Collection / Bridgeman Images

Coarse Dickensian Salted Print Top Hat Working Class


12"x10" Modern Frame

Bring the timeless beauty of history into your home with Media Storehouse's Framed Prints featuring "Fishermen Ashore" by David Octavius Hill and Robert Adamson. This exquisite salt paper print from the calotype negative, captured between 1843 and 1847, showcases fishermen at rest on the rugged shoreline. The intricate details of the waves, the fishermen's clothing, and their weathered faces are brought to life in this stunning piece, transporting you back in time. Add this masterpiece to your collection and enjoy the rich history and artistry it embodies.

10x8 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexi glass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.

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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 25.4cm (10" x 10")

Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 30.5cm (10" x 12")

These are individually made so all sizes are approximate

Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.


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This photograph, titled "Fishermen Ashore" transports us back to the mid-19th century. Taken between 1843 and 1847 by David Octavius Hill and Robert Adamson, this salt paper print from a calotype negative captures a moment in time with remarkable detail. In the image, we see a group of working-class fishermen standing ashore on a beach. Their coarse clothing and rugged hats suggest their laborious lives at sea. The Victorian era is evident in their attire, with one man donning a top hat that adds an air of formality amidst the casual setting. The composition skillfully portrays the camaraderie among these men as they gather together for what seems like a brief respite from their arduous work. Their weathered faces tell stories of hardship and resilience, while also reflecting the Dickensian atmosphere prevalent during this period. The salted print technique used by Hill and Adamson enhances the texture of each element within the frame, adding depth to every fold in their clothes and lines on their faces. This meticulous attention to detail brings life to an otherwise static medium. Displayed at London's Victoria & Albert Museum as part of The Stapleton Collection, this photograph stands as both historical documentation and artistic expression. It serves as a poignant reminder of the unsung heroes who braved treacherous waters day after day in pursuit of sustenance for themselves and their communities.

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