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Poster Print : Fishing boat, Dungeness Beach N100297
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Fishing boat, Dungeness Beach N100297
DUNGENESS BEACH, Kent. Beached ruinous wooden fishing boat on the shingle
Historic England is the public body that champions and protects England's historic places
Media ID 4080115
© Historic England
Boat Coast Fishing Maritime Wreck
18x24 inch Poster Print
Introducing the captivating "Fishing boat, Dungeness Beach N100297" print from our Media Storehouse collection, captured by the renowned photographer Peter Williams for Historic England. This evocative image invites you to the shores of Dungeness Beach in Kent, where a rugged, timeworn fishing boat rests on the shingle. The raw beauty of the natural elements collides with the history and character of the boat, creating a scene both timeless and hauntingly beautiful. Bring this enchanting moment into your home or office and let the story of the fishing boat unfold with every glance.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 61.6cm x 46.3cm (24.3" x 18.2")
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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EDITORS COMMENTS
This print by Peter Williams transports us to the rugged shores of Dungeness Beach in Kent, where a beached and weathered fishing boat stands as a testament to both the resilience of maritime life and the passage of time. The image captures the essence of this unique coastal landscape, with its shingle-strewn shorelines and ever-changing tides.
The dilapidated wooden vessel dominates the frame, its worn planks revealing years of battling against relentless waves and unpredictable weather conditions. It is a poignant reminder of the hardships faced by fishermen who once relied on these boats for their livelihoods. Now abandoned, it serves as an enduring symbol of their dedication and bravery in venturing out into treacherous waters day after day.
The desolate beauty surrounding this wrecked boat adds another layer to its narrative. The vast expanse of Dungeness Beach stretches out behind it, merging seamlessly with an endless horizon that seems to hold countless stories within its depths. This photograph invites us to contemplate not only the history embedded within this particular vessel but also our own connection to nature's powerful forces.
Williams' skillful composition draws attention not only to the boat itself but also to its surroundings - from scattered seashells nestled among pebbles on the beach to distant seagulls soaring gracefully above. These elements combine harmoniously, creating a visual symphony that evokes feelings of tranquility tinged with melancholy.
As we gaze upon this striking image captured by Historic England's lens, we are reminded that even in decay there can be beauty; even in ruin there can be strength; and even amidst change there can still exist fragments frozen in time – forever preserving moments worth remembering.
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