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Poster depicting herring drifters in the North Sea
Poster for the Empire Marketing Board, depicting herring drifters in the North Sea
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Media ID 4434393
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Drifters Herring Marketing Nets Stars
14"x18" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x12" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 30.4cm x 20.3cm (12" x 8")
Estimated Product Size is 45.8cm x 35.6cm (18" x 14")
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.
Herring Drifters in the North Sea
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative poster, created by an unknown artist for the Empire Marketing Board in the 1930s, transports us back in time to the historic North Sea fisheries. The image captures the raw beauty and harsh realities of life at sea, as herring drifters braved the elements to earn their livelihoods. The poster's composition is striking, with the vast expanse of the North Sea stretching out behind the boats, the stars twinkling in the night sky above. The herring drifters, silhouetted against the moonlit water, are shown casting their nets into the sea, their boats bobbing gently on the waves. The intricate patterns of the nets, the glint of the stars, and the delicate balance between man and nature are all rendered in intricate detail. The poster's historical significance lies in its depiction of a traditional industry that was once a major economic force in the North Sea region. Herring fishing had been a way of life for generations, and the drifters' skills were passed down from father to son. The poster captures the sense of community and shared experience that defined this way of life, as well as the physical and mental fortitude required to endure the long, cold nights at sea. Despite the challenges, the herring drifters' perseverance and dedication to their craft were rewarded with a bountiful harvest. The poster's title, "Herring Drifters in the North Sea," is a testament to the enduring connection between the people of the region and the sea that sustained them. Today, this historic industry may be a shadow of its former self, but the legacy of the herring drifters lives on in the memories and stories passed down through generations.
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