Premium Framed Print : Building A Ship, Torre Del Greco Italy
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Building A Ship, Torre Del Greco Italy
Four young gentlemen thought of the beach, in front of a church in Torre Del Greco, to be the perfect spot to build their ship on. Date: 1904
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Media ID 14242524
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Build Greco Hard Naples Napoli Torre
14"x16" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x10" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 35.6cm (16" x 14")
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
In this evocative black-and-white photograph from 1904, four young Italian men are seen hard at work on the sandy beach of Torre Del Greco, a picturesque coastal town nestled between the Mediterranean Sea and the mountains of Naples, Italy. The men, dressed in simple work clothes and focused intently on their task, are building a ship from scratch. The church spire of the Madonna del Soccorso can be seen in the background, its white walls standing in stark contrast to the dark, textured sand and the rough, wooden planks of the emerging vessel. The scene exudes a sense of determination and camaraderie, as the men labor together to bring their maritime dream to life. The beach, with its gentle waves lapping at the shore, provides a serene backdrop to their efforts. The historical significance of this moment is palpable, as the men harness the raw power of the elements to create something new and beautiful from the raw materials at hand. Torre Del Greco, with its rich maritime history, has long been a hub of shipbuilding and fishing. The town's strategic location on the Bay of Naples made it an ideal place for seafaring communities to thrive. This photograph captures a moment in time when the traditions of the past meet the determination and ingenuity of the present, as these young men set out to build their own ship on the very same beach where generations before them have done the same. The image is a poignant reminder of the enduring connection between the people of Torre Del Greco and the sea, and the resilience and resourcefulness that has defined their community for centuries.
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