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Poster Print : Loading stooks onto a horse and cart during the harvest, Cornwall. 1920s
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Loading stooks onto a horse and cart during the harvest, Cornwall. 1920s
Cornishman and amateur photographer, Major Arthur William Gill, was well known in Cornwall and elsewhere during the 1920s and 1930s for his presentations of stills and cine film to many groups including The Royal Institution of Cornwall, Royal Cornwall Polytechnic Society and the London Cornish Society. The quarter plate slides which he took prolifically with his ordinary camera are, in some cases, painted by his own hand to great effect
Royal Cornwall Museum is the UK's Greatest Museum For Cornish Life & Culture
TRURI : 1990.2.15
Media ID 12082604
© From the collection of the RIC
27x27 inch Poster Print
Step back in time with our stunning Media Storehouse Poster Print featuring a captivating image from the Royal Cornwall Museum. This photograph, taken by the renowned Cornishman and amateur photographer, Major Arthur William Gill, in the 1920s, depicts the authentic rural scene of farmers loading stooks onto a horse and cart during the harvest season. This vintage print, with its rich history and timeless charm, is the perfect addition to any wall in your home or office. Bring a piece of the past into your present with our high-quality Media Storehouse Poster Prints.
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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 69.2cm x 69.2cm (27.2" x 27.2")
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.
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Capturing the Essence of Cornish Harvest: A Glimpse into Major Arthur William Gill's Timeless Lens". This print transports us back to the vibrant harvest season in Cornwall during the 1920s. The skilled eye of Major Arthur William Gill, a renowned Cornishman and amateur photographer, beautifully captures the essence of this agricultural tradition. In this snapshot, we witness a scene brimming with hard work and camaraderie as stooks are carefully loaded onto a horse-drawn cart. The golden hues of the harvested crops contrast against the vivid blue sky, creating an idyllic backdrop for this rural tableau. Major Gill's passion for photography was widely recognized throughout Cornwall and beyond. His presentations of stills and cine film were highly anticipated events among various esteemed groups such as The Royal Institution of Cornwall, Royal Cornwall Polytechnic Society, and even the London Cornish Society. What sets Major Gill apart is his meticulous attention to detail. Not only did he capture these moments with his ordinary camera but also added his artistic touch by hand-painting some quarter plate slides. This personal touch adds depth and character to his photographs, elevating them from mere snapshots to works of art that continue to captivate audiences today. As we gaze upon this remarkable image captured by Major Arthur William Gill, we are reminded not only of our rich agricultural heritage but also how one man's passion can immortalize fleeting moments in time.
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