Photo Mug : WHALING STATION, 1877. A whaling station on the California coast. Line engraving, American, after Paul Frenzeny, 1877
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WHALING STATION, 1877. A whaling station on the California coast. Line engraving, American, after Paul Frenzeny, 1877
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Media ID 7545047
1877 Blubber Boiling California Coast Corpse Cutting Frenzeny Hunt Look Out Oven Pacific Ocean Paul Sea Gull Smoke Stack Station Wading Whaler Whaling
Photo Mug
Step back in time with our Media Storehouse Photo Mug featuring the captivating image of a historic Whaling Station from 1877. This intricately detailed line engraving, inspired by Paul Frenzeny's original work, takes you on a journey to the California coast during the golden age of whaling. Each mug holds the perfect amount of your favorite beverage and makes for a unique and thoughtful gift. Bring history to life with every sip.
A personalised photo mug blends sentimentality with functionality, making an ideal gift for cherished loved ones, close friends, or valued colleagues. Preview may show both sides of the same mug.
Elevate your coffee or tea experience with our premium white ceramic mug. Its wide, comfortable handle makes drinking easy, and you can rely on it to be both microwave and dishwasher safe. Sold in single units, preview may show both sides of the same mug so you can see how the picture wraps around.
Mug Size is 9.5cm high x 8cm diameter (3.7" x 3.1")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
WHALING STATION, 1877 - A Glimpse into California's Maritime History
EDITORS COMMENTS
. This line engraving from 1877 takes us back in time to a bustling whaling station on the picturesque California coast. Created by American artist Paul Frenzeny, this print showcases the late 19th-century whaling industry and its impact on the Pacific Ocean. The scene depicts a group of hardworking men engaged in various tasks essential to their trade. Amidst billowing smoke from the towering smokestacks, workers can be seen cutting blubber, wading through shallow waters, and tending to boiling ovens used for processing whale oil. The presence of a sea gull soaring above adds an element of realism and natural beauty to this industrial setting. The image also highlights the grim reality of whaling with a poignant detail - a worker standing beside what appears to be a deceased whale carcass. This serves as a reminder that these brave individuals risked their lives daily while hunting these majestic creatures for profit. As we gaze upon this historical snapshot, it is impossible not to marvel at both the sheer scale of human endeavor and our evolving relationship with nature during this era. This print offers us an opportunity to reflect on how far we have come since those days when whaling was prevalent along our coasts. Granger Art on Demand presents yet another remarkable piece that allows us to delve into America's rich maritime heritage and appreciate the artistry behind capturing such moments frozen in time
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