Home > Arts > Artists > W > Charles Frederick Worth
A Lowestoft Smacksman (late 19th century)
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Fine Art Finder
A Lowestoft Smacksman (late 19th century)
473309 A Lowestoft Smacksman (late 19th century) by Payne Jennings, John (1843-1926) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Smacksmen, so named after the fishing boats known as smacks, were fishermen based in East Anglia on the West Coast of England in the fishing ports of Hull, Grimsby and Lowestoft; in the second half of the nineteenth century the English fishing industry came to be dominated by these North Sea trawling ports; illustration from the series of People of Europe cigarette cards produced by Anstie in 1925; the golden age of cigarette cards was from the late 19th century until the Second World War and were immensely popular both as collector items and as a source of instruction, entertainment and amusement before the widespread use of television and radio; ); British, out of copyright
Media ID 22406698
© Bridgeman Images
Ansties Cigarette Card East Anglia Fisherman Fishermen Fishing Boat Lowestoft Marketing North Sea Publicity Smack Sou Wester Souwester Trawler Trawlers Vintage Card Smacks To Fish
FEATURES IN THESE COLLECTIONS
> Animals
> Fishes
> Related Images
> Arts
> Artists
> W
> Charles Frederick Worth
> Arts
> Still life artwork
> Pop art
> Fine arts
> Arts
> Television
> Europe
> United Kingdom
> England
> Related Images
> Fine Art Finder
> Artists
> Charles Frederick Worth
> Fine Art Finder
> Industry,work,markets & Shops
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print showcases a Lowestoft Smacksman from the late 19th century, captured by the talented artist Payne Jennings, John. The image portrays a hardworking fisherman based in East Anglia on the West Coast of England, known for their expertise in fishing ports such as Hull, Grimsby, and Lowestoft. The smacksmen were named after the fishing boats called smacks that they used for their trade. During this period, these North Sea trawling ports dominated the English fishing industry. This particular illustration is part of a series of People of Europe cigarette cards produced by Anstie in 1925. Cigarette cards like these were immensely popular during their golden age from the late 19th century until World War II. They served not only as collector's items but also as sources of instruction, entertainment, and amusement before television and radio became widespread. In this vintage card advertisement, we see a smiling smacksman wearing his traditional sou'wester hat while standing on his trawler boat. His rugged appearance reflects his dedication to his work and highlights the importance of this industry during that era. This print captures both the essence of an important historical occupation and serves as a reminder of how marketing strategies have evolved over time. It provides us with insight into an era when cigarette cards played a significant role in advertising products while simultaneously offering educational value to collectors and enthusiasts alike.
MADE IN THE USA
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools
FREE COLORIZATION SERVICE
You can choose advanced AI Colorization for this picture at no extra charge!
SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you
* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Cart.
