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Antique Framed Print : St Ives, Cornwall a086596
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St Ives, Cornwall a086596
ST IVES, Cornwall. A view looking across the harbour to St Ives from Smeatons Pier, taken during the photographers holiday to Cornwall. Photographed by John Gay, 1950
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Media ID 4622255
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Boat Coast Fishing Harbour Maritime
18"x18" (46x46cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 12x12 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 18x18 inches (46x46cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
Bevelled Wood Effect Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 28.7cm x 29.4cm (11.3" x 11.6")
Estimated Product Size is 46.5cm x 46.5cm (18.3" x 18.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the picturesque scene of St Ives harbour in Cornwall, as seen from Smeatons Pier. Taken by John Gay during his holiday to this charming coastal town in 1950, the image transports us back in time to a simpler era. The calm waters of the harbour reflect the clear blue sky above, dotted with the sails of traditional fishing boats. Nets and ropes are strewn haphazardly on the quay, a testament to the town's rich maritime history and the daily life of its fishing community. Seagulls fly overhead, adding a sense of movement and energy to the otherwise tranquil scene. The quaint cottages and buildings that line the harbour's edge add character and charm to the photograph, their whitewashed walls and thatched roofs blending seamlessly into the landscape. The narrow streets and winding alleys of St Ives, with their colorful doors and windows, beckon to be explored. The photograph captures the essence of St Ives as a quintessential Cornish fishing village, with its natural beauty, vibrant community, and rich maritime heritage. It is a snapshot of a bygone era, a time when life moved at a slower pace and the simple pleasures of the sea and the land were cherished. John Gay's photograph is a testament to the enduring appeal of St Ives and the magic of Cornwall's coast.
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