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Fine Art Print : Grytviken whaling station, South Georgia C016 / 8064
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Grytviken whaling station, South Georgia C016 / 8064
Grytviken whaling station. Abandoned whaling ships beached at Grytviken whaling station, South Georgia. This is one of several abandoned whaling stations in South Georgia. Grytviken was abandoned in 1965 because of declining stocks of whales. This whaling station is part of a restoration project aimed at preserving the cultural heritage of whalers and whaling
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Media ID 9220821
© DR P. MARAZZI/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY
Abandoned Antarctic Architecture Atlantic Ocean Beach Boat Boats Building Buildings Coast Coastal Cold Derelict Disused Docked Environmental Science Island Islands Remote Ruin Ruined Ruins Rust Rusted Rusting Rusty Settlement Ship Ships South Georgia Southern Atlantic Sub Antarctic Subantarctic Vessel Vessels Whale Whaler Whaling Station Beached Grytviken
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Discover the haunting beauty of Grytviken Whaling Station with this stunning Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse. Captured by renowned photographer DR P. Marazzi/Science Photo Library, this image transports you to South Georgia, where the abandoned whaling ships lie beached, a poignant reminder of a bygone era. Add this evocative print to your collection and bring the history and mystery of the Antarctic to your home or office.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 53.3cm x 35.5cm (21" x 14")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 50.8cm (27" 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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures the haunting beauty of Grytviken whaling station in South Georgia. The image showcases a collection of abandoned whaling ships, beached on the rugged coast of this remote island. These rusting vessels stand as silent witnesses to a bygone era, when the whaling industry thrived in these icy waters. Grytviken was once a bustling hub for whale hunting, but it was ultimately deserted in 1965 due to dwindling stocks of whales. Today, this derelict whaling station is part of an ambitious restoration project aimed at preserving the cultural heritage of whalers and their trade. The photograph highlights the industrial architecture and equipment that defined Grytviken's past. Against the backdrop of cold Antarctic waters and surrounded by ruins and buildings slowly succumbing to time, these decaying ships serve as reminders of both human ingenuity and environmental impact. As we gaze upon this scene, we are transported back in time to an era when technology clashed with nature's grandeur. This image invites contemplation on humanity's relationship with our environment and serves as a poignant reminder that progress must always be balanced with preservation. Through this stunning visual narrative captured by DR P. MARAZZI/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY, we are compelled to reflect on our responsibility towards safeguarding our natural world while honoring those who came before us in pursuit of progress.
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