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Poster Print : Harbour of Essaouira, on Atlantic coast of Morocco
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Harbour of Essaouira, on Atlantic coast of Morocco
Harbour of Essaouira, on Atlantic coast of Morocco.
Essaouira is a city in the western Moroccan economic region of Marrakech-Tensift-Al Haouz, on the Atlantic coast. The city was known in the time of 11th-century geographer al-Bakri and, as he reported, was called Sidi Megdoul. In the 16th-century, a corruption of this name became known to the Portuguese as Mogador. The Medina of Essaouira (formerly Mogador ) is a Unesco World Heritage listed city, an example of a late 18th-century fortified town, as transferred to North Africa by European colonists. The medina is home to many small arts and crafts businesses, notably cabinet making and thuya wood-carving (using roots of the Tetraclinis tree), both of which have been practised in Essaouira for centuries. The fishing harbour, suffering from the competition of Agadir and Safi remains rather small, although the catches (sardines, conger eels) are surprisingly abundant due to the coastal upwelling generated by the powerful trade winds and the Canaries Current. Essaouira remains one of the major fishing harbours of Morocco.
This town was the setting for several scenes of the popular Game of Thrones and as Othello version of Orson Welles
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Amaia Arozena & Gotzon Iraola
Media ID 11987686
Atlantic Ocean Berber City Break Cloudscape Colors Commercial Dock Common Gull Essaouira Film Set Fishing Fishing Industry Fishing Village Flock Of Birds Harbor Marrakesh Safi Moroccan Culture Morocco North Africa Orson Welles Overcast Pier Sea Breeze Seagull Ship Trawler Village Othello
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Transport yourself to the enchanting harbor of Essaouira, Morocco, with this stunning poster print by Fine Art Storehouse artists Amaia Arozena and Gotzon Iraola. The ethereal beauty of the Atlantic coast comes alive in this captivating image, with traditional fishing boats docked against the backdrop of the ancient city walls. Bring the exotic charm of Essaouira into your home or office and add a touch of worldly sophistication to any space.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 59.4cm x 39.6cm (23.4" x 15.6")
Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
The print captures the picturesque Harbour of Essaouira, located on the stunning Atlantic coast of Morocco. This charming city, formerly known as Mogador, holds a rich history dating back to the 11th century. Its Medina, now a UNESCO World Heritage site, showcases an exquisite example of a late 18th-century fortified town influenced by European colonists. Within the Medina lies a bustling hub of small arts and crafts businesses specializing in cabinet making and thuya wood-carving. These traditional practices have thrived in Essaouira for centuries, adding to its cultural allure. The fishing harbor may be relatively modest compared to neighboring cities like Agadir and Safi; however, it surprises with its bountiful catches of sardines and conger eels. This abundance can be attributed to the coastal upwelling generated by powerful trade winds and the Canaries Current. Not only is Essaouira renowned for its historical significance and thriving fishing industry but it has also served as a backdrop for popular productions such as Game of Thrones and Orson Welles' adaptation of Othello. The town's captivating scenery has attracted filmmakers from around the world who are drawn to its unique blend of natural beauty and ancient architecture. This mesmerizing print transports viewers into the heart of Essaouira's vibrant harbor scene while encapsulating the essence of this Moroccan gem that continues to thrive as one of Morocco's major fishing harbors today.
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