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Photographic Print : Aldeburgh Beach, Suffolk a082550
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Aldeburgh Beach, Suffolk a082550
ALDEBURGH BEACH, Aldeburgh, Suffolk. Fisherman tipping a wicker basket at the seas edge with gulls wheeling overhead and a sea mark in the foreground. Photographed by John Gay in 1977
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Media ID 1379013
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Beach Bird Coast Maritime People Silhouette
10"x10" Photo Print
Discover the timeless beauty of Aldeburgh Beach as captured in this stunning photograph by John Gay. Part of the Media Storehouse collection from Historic England, this print showcases a scene from Aldeburgh, Suffolk, taken in 1977. Witness the moment of a fisherman tipping a wicker basket at the water's edge, surrounded by the rhythmic crashing of waves against the shore. The sky above is filled with gulls in flight, adding an element of vibrant life to the serene seascape. Bring the essence of the English coast into your home with this evocative and captivating photographic print.
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Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 25.4cm (10" x 10")
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> John Gay Collection (1945-1990)
> The way we were
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> Seaside
> On the beach
EDITORS COMMENTS
Aldeburgh Beach, Aldeburgh, Suffolk: A Timeless Maritime Scene by John Gay (1977) This evocative photograph captures the essence of Aldeburgh Beach in Suffolk, England, as it has been for generations. Taken by renowned photographer John Gay in 1977, the image portrays a fisherman at the water's edge, tipping the contents of a wicker basket into the sea. The silhouette of the figure, framed against the backdrop of the setting sun, adds a sense of drama and mystery to the scene. The gulls overhead, their wings outstretched, add a dynamic element to the composition, as they wheel and cry above the shoreline. The sea, with its frothy white waves and distinct sea mark, serves as a reminder of the power and ever-changing nature of the natural world. The image is a testament to the enduring relationship between the people of Aldeburgh and the sea. For centuries, the town's inhabitants have made their living from the sea, and this photograph captures a moment in time that speaks to the rhythms and traditions of a maritime community. John Gay's masterful use of light and shadow, as well as his keen eye for composition, make this photograph a timeless work of art. It invites us to reflect on the beauty and power of the natural world, and the resilience and determination of those who live and work by the sea.
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