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Carting Turf Among the Mournes
Carting Turf Among the Mournes - a view of a boy driving a horse and cart full of turf in the Mournes. (Location: Northern Ireland; County Down; Mournes). Date: circa early 1900s
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Media ID 14365271
© National Museums NI / Mary Evans
Among Carting Driving Mournes Turf
10"x8" Photo Print
Introducing the captivating 'Carting Turf Among the Mournes' photograph from our Media Storehouse range of Prints. This evocative image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports you back in time to early 1900s Northern Ireland. Witness the raw beauty of County Down's Mourne Mountains as a boy skillfully navigates his horse and cart through the rugged terrain, laden with precious turf. Add this stunning, rights-managed print to your collection and bring the charm of history into your home or office.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 18.4cm (10" x 7.2")
Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
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.
Carting Turf Among the Mournes
EDITORS COMMENTS
is a captivating photograph that transports us back in time to the early 1900s in County Down, Northern Ireland. The image showcases a young boy skillfully maneuvering a horse-drawn cart filled to the brim with fresh turf, against the breathtaking backdrop of the Mourne Mountains. The Mournes, a range of mountains running parallel to the Irish Sea, have long been a source of inspiration for artists and photographers, with their distinctive peaks and rugged terrain. In this photograph, the mountains loom majestically in the background, their shadows stretching long over the rolling hills and verdant pastures. The boy, dressed in traditional clothing, sits atop the cart, his face focused intently on the path ahead. His horse, strong and sturdy, plods along steadily, its breath visible in the crisp mountain air. The cart, piled high with turf, is a testament to the hard work and perseverance of the people of County Down, who relied on the abundant peat deposits in the Mournes to heat their homes. The scene is one of simple, rural life, where the daily tasks of survival were carried out with a sense of dignity and pride. The photograph is a poignant reminder of a time when life was more closely connected to the land and the natural world, and where the beauty of the surroundings was a constant source of inspiration and solace. "Carting Turf Among the Mournes" is a timeless image that speaks to the resilience and resourcefulness of the people of County Down, and the enduring allure of the natural world. It is a photograph that invites us to pause and reflect on the simple pleasures of life and the beauty of the natural world, even as we navigate the complexities of the modern world.
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