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Cutting up a blue whale, between c1900 and c1930. Creator: Unknown
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Cutting up a blue whale, between c1900 and c1930. Creator: Unknown
Cutting up a blue whale, between c1900 and c1930
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This evocative photograph captures a moment in time from the early 20th century, likely between 1910 and 1930, as a group of men, dressed in heavy coats and hats, gather around the carcass of a colossal blue whale on the shores of Alaska, United States. The vast expanse of the open sea stretches out behind them, a stark contrast to the close-up view of the whale's massive body, now reduced to a collection of meat and blubber. The men, some with determined expressions, others with more contemplative looks, work together to cut and portion out the valuable resources from the blue whale, a species that was once hunted to near extinction. This image offers a glimpse into the meeting of frontiers between man and nature, a testament to the harsh realities of life in the Alaskan wilderness during this era. The photograph, with its timeless quality and raw emotion, invites us to reflect on the past and the human connection to the natural world.
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