Canvas Print : Stripping Blubber
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Stripping Blubber
Stripping whale blubber
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Media ID 4380983
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1835 Masts Rigging Sea Gulls Stripping Whale Whales Whaling Blubber
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
"Bring the raw power and history of the sea into your home with our stunning Canvas Prints from Media Storehouse. This captivating image, "Stripping Blubber" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports you back in time to the harsh realities of whaling. The intricate details and vibrant colors come alive on the textured canvas, making it a true work of art that tells a story. Add this print to your decor and ignite conversations, while celebrating the beauty and resilience of nature."
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
Stripping Blubber, 1835 - A Historical Marine Scene of Whale Hunting and Maritime Life This evocative image captures the backbreaking labor and intricate process of stripping blubber from a freshly harpooned whale in the late 1830s. The whale, a massive behemoth of the sea, lies lifeless on the icy ocean floor, its vast body a testament to the raw power and majesty of nature. The scene is set against the backdrop of a stark, desolate seascape, with towering masts and rigging of a whaling vessel looming in the distance. The whale's carcass is surrounded by a frenzied group of sailors, each wielding long, curved knives, determinedly hacking away at the thick layer of blubber that lies beneath the whale's skin. The blubber, a valuable source of energy-rich oil used for lighting and heating, was a crucial commodity during this era of whaling. Seagulls circle overhead, waiting for their chance to feast on the remains of the whale, adding an air of wildness and unpredictability to the already chaotic scene. The sailors, dressed in heavy woolen coats and hats, work tirelessly, their faces etched with determination and grit. This powerful and poignant image offers a glimpse into the harsh realities of life at sea during the height of the whaling industry. It is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices and hardships endured by sailors in pursuit of essential resources, and a testament to the resilience and ingenuity of mankind in the face of nature's most formidable creatures.
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