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Photographic Print : Through the Menai Straits in a Racer
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Through the Menai Straits in a Racer
Through the Menai Straits in a Racer.
1892
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Media ID 7172863
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1892 Ghost Menai Nautical Racer Rigging Sail Straits Yacht
14"x11" Photo Print
Bring the nostalgic charm of the past into your home with our exquisite photographic prints from Media Storehouse. This stunning image, titled "Through the Menai Straits in a Racer," taken in 1892 by Peter & Dawn Cope from the Mary Evans Picture Library, showcases a thrilling moment in time as a racing boat navigates the picturesque Menai Straits. The black-and-white composition captures the essence of adventure and the beauty of the natural world. Each print is produced using the highest quality materials, ensuring vibrant colors and exceptional detail. Add this timeless piece to your collection and relive history in your own home.
Photo prints are produced on Kodak professional photo paper resulting in timeless and breath-taking prints which are also ideal for framing. The colors produced are rich and vivid, with accurate blacks and pristine whites, resulting in prints that are truly timeless and magnificent. Whether you're looking to display your prints in your home, office, or gallery, our range of photographic prints are sure to impress. Dimensions refers to the size of the paper in inches.
Our Photo Prints are in a large range of sizes and are printed on Archival Quality Paper for excellent colour reproduction and longevity. They are ideal for framing (our Framed Prints use these) at a reasonable cost. Alternatives include cheaper Poster Prints and higher quality Fine Art Paper, the choice of which is largely dependant on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 35.5cm x 25.4cm (14" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 35.5cm x 27.9cm (14" x 11")
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.
Through the Menai Straits in a Racer
EDITORS COMMENTS
is an evocative photograph capturing the essence of Victorian sailing culture, taken in 1892. The image, from the Peter & Dawn Cope Collection at Mary Evans Picture Library, presents a breathtaking view of a sleek racing yacht skillfully navigating the Menai Straits, a narrow and treacherous waterway that separates the Isle of Anglesey from mainland Wales. The yacht, with its elegant rigging and streamlined design, cuts through the water with ease, leaving a ghostly wake behind. The bridge, with its distinctive red and white stripes, looms in the background, a testament to the engineering marvels of the time. The men aboard the racer, dressed in their nautical best, are fully focused on their task, their determined expressions reflecting the thrill and challenge of the race. The photograph transports us back to the 1890s, an era when sailing was a popular pastime for the affluent and adventurous. The Menai Straits, with its unpredictable currents and weather conditions, presented a formidable challenge to even the most experienced sailors. The photograph captures the raw power and beauty of the natural world, as well as the indomitable spirit of those who dared to brave its depths. The intricate details of the yacht's rigging, the subtle play of light on the water, and the sense of motion and energy in the photograph make it a must-see for anyone with an interest in sailing, history, or the natural world. This stunning image is a testament to the enduring allure of the sea and the thrill of the race, and a reminder of a bygone era when the world seemed a little bit bigger, and a little bit more magical.
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