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Pyrenean Woman force-feeding a goose
Pyrenean Woman force-feeding a goose in order to fatten up the liver of the bird for making foie gras pate. Date: circa 1910s
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Media ID 7164541
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10"x8" Mount with 8"x6" Print
Experience the rich history and culture of the past with our exquisite selection from the Media Storehouse Mounted Photos range. This captivating image, Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports you to the 1910s in the Pyrenees. Witness the traditional process of force-feeding a goose by a local woman, an essential step in the production of the renowned French delicacy, foie gras pate. Add this intriguing piece to your collection and bring a piece of history into your home or office.
Printed on 8"x6" paper and suitable for use in a 10"x8" frame (frame not included). Prints are mounted with card both front and back. Featuring a custom cut aperture to match chosen image. Professional 234gsm Fujifilm Crystal Archive DP II paper.
Photo prints supplied in custom cut card mount ready for framing
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 13cm x 20.3cm (5.1" x 8")
Estimated Product Size is 20.3cm x 25.4cm (8" x 10")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative image captures a Pyrenean woman force-feeding a goose in the Basque region of France, circa 1910s. The woman, dressed in traditional attire, holds a funnel filled with corn or maize in one hand, while using the other to force the food down the goose's gullet. The goose's neck is pinned back, and its eyes are wide with distress. This scene was once a common practice in the Pyrenees Mountains, where the force-feeding of geese was used to produce foie gras, a delicacy made from the expanded, fattened liver of the bird. The process, known as gavage in French, was a labor-intensive and controversial method that raised ethical concerns regarding animal welfare. Despite its rich cultural history and culinary significance, the production of foie gras has been the subject of much debate and criticism in recent decades. This photograph offers a glimpse into a bygone era, showcasing the raw and unfiltered realities of rural life in the Pyrenees.
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