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English tourist in a bird basket in a gannet hunt on St Kilda
6337588 English tourist in a bird basket in a gannet hunt on St Kilda by Read, William (19th century); (add.info.: English tourist riding in a bird basket in a gannet or guga hunt on the isle of St. Kilda, Outer Hebrides, Scotland. Doctor Factobends recantation in the bird basket, St. Kildd. Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn and engraved by William Read from William Combes The Tour of Doctor Prosody, in search of the Antique and the Picturesque, through Scotland, the Hebrides, the Orkney and Shetland Isles, Matthew Illy, London, 1821.); © Florilegius
Media ID 25178930
© Florilegius / Bridgeman Images
Charles Williams Cliff Danger Isle Parody Picaresque Rocks Rope Samuel Johnson Seabird The Hebrides The Orkney And Shetland Isles The Tour Of Doctor Prosody Through Scotland Kilda Outer Hebrides William Read
A2 (42x59cm) Fine Art Print
Experience the thrill of St Kilda's ancient traditions with this captivating Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse and Bridgeman Images. Witness an English tourist's daring participation in a gannet hunt, skillfully captured by 19th century photographer William Read. This evocative image transports you to the remote and rugged shores of St Kilda, where the past comes alive. Add a touch of history and adventure to your home or office decor with this exquisite Fine Art Print.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 59.4cm x 38.1cm (23.4" x 15")
Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This print captures a truly extraordinary moment in history. Here, we see an adventurous English tourist perched inside a bird basket during a gannet hunt on the remote island of St Kilda in the Outer Hebrides, Scotland. The image is part of William Read's handcoloured copperplate engraving from his book "The Tour of Doctor Prosody, in search of the Antique and the Picturesque". In this whimsical scene, the brave tourist defies gravity as he rides along with seabirds swooping around him. Suspended by ropes attached to cliffs, this daring mode of transportation allowed hunters to reach inaccessible nesting sites for guga birds. Known for their delicious meat and oil-rich feathers, these birds were highly sought after. The illustration showcases not only the thrill-seeking nature of travelers but also highlights the unique customs and traditions found on St Kilda. It offers a glimpse into a time when travel was much more arduous and dangerous than it is today. This artwork serves as both an amusing caricature and an important historical document that sheds light on early 19th-century tourism practices and cultural activities in Scotland's remote regions. As we admire this remarkable image, let us appreciate how far we have come while cherishing our connection to past explorations that shaped our present-day understanding of travel and adventure.
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