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Page from The Graphic entitled Our Coastguard
A page from The Graphic entitled Our Coastguard, detailing the work of smugglers and lifeboat crews in 1892.
1892
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Media ID 23077376
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
Coastguard Guard Lifeboat Smuggler Smugglers Smuggling
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
"Step back in time with our exquisite selection of Media Storehouse Poster Prints, featuring a captivating page from The Graphic, published by Illustrated London News Ltd and available through Mary Evans Prints Online. This vintage illustration, titled "Our Coastguard," offers a fascinating glimpse into the work of smugglers and lifeboat crews along the shores of England in 1892. With intricate detail and a rich historical context, this poster print adds character and charm to any room. Bring the past to life with this beautiful and authentic piece of visual storytelling."
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 39cm x 59.4cm (15.4" x 23.4")
Estimated Product Size is 42cm x 59.4cm (16.5" x 23.4")
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.
Our Coastguard,
EDITORS COMMENTS
a captivating page from The Graphic, published in 1892, offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of coastal protection and the clandestine activities that challenged it. The illustration, brought to life by an unidentified artist, depicts a tense scene along the rocky shoreline. In the foreground, a lifeboat crew braces themselves against the wind and waves as they prepare to launch and rescue a shipwrecked sailor. In the background, a group of smugglers, their faces obscured by hoods and hats, hurriedly transfer contraband from a hidden shoreline cache to a waiting boat. The caption accompanying the image underscores the delicate balance between the coastguard's duty to protect the law and the smugglers' determination to evade it. The text describes how the coastguard, armed with only their courage and resourcefulness, must contend with the ever-present threat of smuggling along the coast. The smugglers, it is noted, are not mere criminals but often skilled seafarers who exploit the treacherous waters and the cover of darkness to ply their illicit trade. The scene is further enlivened by the vivid details of the environment. The churning sea, the jagged cliffs, and the ominous clouds all contribute to the sense of danger and excitement. The illustration also highlights the importance of teamwork and community in the face of adversity, as the lifeboat crew works together to save a life, while the smugglers rely on each other to evade capture. This page from The Graphic offers a compelling snapshot of life along the coast in the late 1800s, a time when the struggle between law and lawlessness played out daily on the shores and waters that define the British Isles. The image serves as a reminder of the enduring allure of the sea, the challenges it presents, and the indomitable spirit of those who seek to navigate its depths and defend its shores.
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