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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
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 26cm x 39.6cm (10.2" x 15.6")
Estimated Product Size is 48.2cm x 58.4cm (19" x 23")
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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