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Canvas Print : Bargeman, Gloucester docks
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Bargeman, Gloucester docks
A male bargee leans on the wooden tiller of a canal narrow boat berthed in Gloucester Docks Date: 1990
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Media ID 19534165
© Philip Dunn / Mary Evans Picture Library
1990 1990s Barge Bargee Berth Berthed Boatman Canal Canalside Docks Dockside Gloucester Gloucestershire Moored Narrow Nineties Rudder Sharpness Siding Tied Tiller Bargeman
30"x20" (76x51cm) Canvas Print
Bring the timeless charm of the past into your home with our exquisite Canvas Prints from Media Storehouse. This captivating image of a bargeman at Gloucester Docks, skillfully captured in 1990, showcases the rich history and character of the waterways. The intricate details of the wooden narrow boat, the rugged bargee, and the historic docks are beautifully rendered in high-quality canvas, creating a stunning piece of art that tells a story. Add this evocative print to your decor and transport yourself to a bygone era. Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 76.2cm x 50.8cm (30" x 20")
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.
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This photograph, taken in the 1990s, captures the essence of tranquility and tradition along the Gloucester Docks. The image features a male bargee, dressed in workwear, taking a moment to rest his weary body against the wooden tiller of his narrow boat. The boat, berthed alongside the canal, is tied securely to the dockside, its bow nestled against the hulking presence of the railway siding. The scene transports us back to the 1990s, an era when the industrial past of Gloucestershire's waterways was still very much in evidence. The barge, with its rustic wooden sides and simple design, is a testament to the simple yet effective methods of transporting goods along the canals. The tiller, a crucial component of the boat's rudder system, is a reminder of the skill and dexterity required to navigate the narrow waterways. The photograph's composition is perfectly balanced, with the bargee's figure providing a sense of scale against the vast expanse of water and the imposing railway siding. The muted colors and soft lighting add to the serene atmosphere, creating a scene that is both timeless and evocative. This image offers a glimpse into the past, a time when the canals of Gloucester were still a bustling hub of activity, and the barges were a common sight along the docks. It is a reminder of the rich history and heritage of the area, and the enduring allure of the waterways that continue to captivate visitors to this day.
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