Premium Framed Print : Jonah the Giant Whale, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire
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Jonah the Giant Whale, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire
Jonah the Giant Whale, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England. Date: 1950s
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Media ID 14193217
© The Wentworth Collection / Mary Evans Picture Library
Giant Jonah Staffordshire Whale Wolverhampton
23"x19" (58x48cm) Premium Frame
FSC real wood frame with double mounted 16x12 print. Double mounted with white conservation mountboard. Frame moulding comprises stained composite natural wood veneers (Finger Jointed Pine) 39mm wide by 21mm thick. Archival quality Fujifilm CA photo paper mounted onto 1mm card. Overall outside dimensions are 23x19 inches (584x482mm). Rear features Framing tape to cover staples, 50mm Hanger plate, cork bumpers. Glazed with durable thick 2mm Acrylic to provide a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish. Acrylic Glass is far safer, more flexible and much lighter than typical mineral glass. Moreover, its higher translucency makes it a perfect carrier for photo prints. Acrylic allows a little more light to penetrate the surface than conventional glass and absorbs UV rays so that the image and the picture quality doesn't suffer under direct sunlight even after many years. Easily cleaned with a damp cloth. Please note that, to prevent the paper falling through the mount window and to prevent cropping of the original artwork, the visible print may be slightly smaller to allow the paper to be securely attached to the mount without any white edging showing and to match the aspect ratio of the original artwork.
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 39.6cm x 24.6cm (15.6" x 9.7")
Estimated Product Size is 58.4cm x 48.2cm (23" x 19")
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
In the heart of Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England, during the 1950s, a remarkable attraction drew crowds from near and far. Nestled among the hustle and bustle of the city, Jonah the Giant Whale stood as a testament to the power and mystery of the deep sea. This print transports us back in time to an era when the wonders of the natural world were celebrated and marveled at. Jonah the Giant Whale was a fiberglass and concrete replica of a blue whale, the largest animal on Earth. Measuring an impressive 82 feet long and 25 feet high, this colossal creation left a lasting impression on all who saw it. The whale's intricate details, from its lifelike eyes to its realistic textured skin, made it a true spectacle. The story of Jonah the Giant Whale began when Wolverhampton's civic leaders sought to boost tourism and bring excitement to the city. They commissioned local artist and sculptor, John W. Blofield, to create the whale based on the blueprint of a real whale. Blofield spent months meticulously crafting the massive creature, using a combination of fiberglass and concrete to ensure its durability and longevity. Once completed, Jonah the Giant Whale became a beloved landmark in Wolverhampton. Visitors from all corners of the globe came to marvel at the awe-inspiring creature, taking photographs and creating memories that would last a lifetime. The whale stood proudly for decades, weathering the test of time, until it was eventually removed in the late 1990s due to structural concerns. This photo print, taken in the 1950s, captures the essence of a bygone era when the wonders of the natural world could be found in the most unexpected places. Jonah the Giant Whale serves as a reminder of the power of imagination and the enduring allure of the unknown depths of the ocean.
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