Poster Print : Peat Cutting / Connemara
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Peat Cutting / Connemara
Peat cutters in a Connemara dale, Ireland
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Media ID 4327251
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Connemara Cutters Cutting Dale Heating Peat
20x30 inch Poster Print
"Bring the timeless beauty of Ireland's Connemara region into your home or office with our Peat Cutting Poster Print from Media Storehouse. This evocative image, captured by Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases the traditional peat cutting process in a quaint and picturesque Connemara dale. Add a touch of Irish charm and rustic elegance to any space with this high-quality poster print, perfect for those who appreciate the simple pleasures of rural life. Order now and bring a piece of Ireland's rich cultural heritage into your world."
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 76.8cm x 51.4cm (30.2" x 20.2")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the timeless scene of peat cutting in the rugged Connemara dale of County Galway, Ireland. The image transports us back in time to the early 20th century, as we witness the laborious process of extracting peat for heating homes and fueling fires. The landscape is characterized by its undulating hills, dotted with boulders and scattered trees, providing a stark yet beautiful backdrop to the scene. Peat cutting was a crucial industry in rural Ireland, particularly in areas like Connemara where other sources of fuel were scarce. The peat cutters, dressed in heavy coats and hats, are seen working in unison to extract the peat from the bog using shovels and wheelbarrows. Their faces are etched with determination and focus, as they labor under the watchful gaze of the overcast sky. The historical significance of this photograph lies in its depiction of a way of life that has largely disappeared with the advent of modern heating systems. The image serves as a reminder of the hardships and challenges faced by rural communities in Ireland during this period, as well as the importance of traditional industries and the natural resources that sustained them. The photograph also highlights the rich cultural heritage of Ireland, with its deep-rooted connection to the land and the natural world. The image is a testament to the resilience and resourcefulness of the Irish people, who found innovative ways to extract fuel from the land to keep their homes warm and their families fed. This photograph is a valuable historical document, capturing a moment in time that has since been lost to the march of progress. It invites us to reflect on the past and the importance of preserving our cultural heritage for future generations.
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