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Bird Catching from Below. Catchers were helped up the cliffs by colleagues in rowing boats
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Bird Catching from Below. Catchers were helped up the cliffs by colleagues in rowing boats
Bird Catching from Below. Catchers were helped up the cliffs by colleagues in rowing boats. Birds and eggs were a great economic resource for the Shetland Islanders. Aquatint after JH Clarke from Foreign Field Sports, Edward Orme, (London, 1813)
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1813 Aquatint Birds Boats Catching Clarke Cliffs Economic Edward Eggs Field Foreign Great Helped Natural Rowing Sports Catchers Colleagues Islanders Orme Resource Shetland
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This print titled "Bird Catching from Below" offers a glimpse into the fascinating history of the Shetland Islanders. In this scene, we witness an extraordinary collaboration between catchers and their colleagues in rowing boats as they navigate treacherous cliffs. The image, an aquatint by JH Clarke from Edward Orme's renowned publication "Foreign Field Sports" (London, 1813), showcases the vital role that birds and eggs played as an economic resource for these islanders. The Shetland Islanders relied heavily on birds and their eggs for sustenance and trade. As depicted in this print, catchers would be assisted up the perilous cliffs by their fellow crew members in rowing boats. This cooperative effort not only ensured the safety of those involved but also maximized efficiency in capturing these valuable resources. The historical significance of this image lies not only in its portrayal of a unique method employed by the Shetland Islanders but also in shedding light on their deep connection with nature and their environment. Birds were not merely seen as a source of food or income; they represented a way of life intricately woven into the fabric of Shetland culture. As we admire this remarkable piece from Universal Images Group (UIG), let us appreciate both its aesthetic beauty and its ability to transport us back to a time when humans harmoniously coexisted with nature, relying on it for survival while respecting its delicate balance.
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