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The Fish Supply, Sketches of a Fish-Market (engraving)
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The Fish Supply, Sketches of a Fish-Market (engraving)
1596995 The Fish Supply, Sketches of a Fish-Market (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fish Supply, Sketches of a Fish-Market. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 1 November 1890.
English School (19th Century)); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 23395798
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
Auction Bay Of Water Distant View Dock Docks Fish Market Fishes Fishing Implements Fishing Industry Habor Harbour Place Harbour Wall Landing Lincolnshire Line Fishing Marina Bay Market Scene Markets Mooring Moorings Outward Bound Pier Pontoons Roadside Market Selling Trawler Weekly Market Wharf To Fish
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The Fish Supply, Sketches of a Fish-Market - A Glimpse into the Bustling World of 19th Century Fishing Industry
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. This print takes us back in time to the vibrant and bustling world of a 19th-century fish market. The engraving, created by an English School artist, captures the essence of a lively fishing community with its landing dock filled with trawlers and various boats. In this scene, we witness fishermen unloading their catch from shrimp boats while others engage in animated auctions to sell their freshly caught fish. The market is teeming with activity as customers browse through the abundant selection of seafood on display. The distant view showcases a picturesque harbor wall lined with moorings and pontoons where fishing vessels are anchored. It's evident that fishing was not only an industry but also a way of life for these coastal communities. The image highlights the importance of transportation in this trade, featuring tugboats and passenger ships that played crucial roles in transporting both people and goods. This snapshot offers insight into the means and modes of transport used during this era. With its meticulous attention to detail, "The Fish Supply" provides us with glimpses into daily life at the fish market - from fishermen diligently preparing their fishing implements to wildlife animals such as seagulls eagerly awaiting scraps left behind. Overall, this enchanting print serves as a window into history, capturing the energy and vitality surrounding one aspect of our ancestors' livelihoods – their connection to nature's bount
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