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Moonlight on Chapel Rock, Perranporth, Cornwall. Around 1925
Filename: TRURI-1990-2-12-4.tiff
Size: 1330 x 1127 (54MB)
Date: 12th January 2019
Source: Royal Cornwall Museum
County: Cornwall
Location Name: 50.344434, -5.154444
© From the collection of the RIC
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Moonlight on Chapel Rock, Perranporth, Cornwall. Around 1925
Glass lantern slide from a lecture, entitled Some Historic Cornish Beauty Spots, given by Cornishman and amateur photographer, Major Arthur William Gill, in around 1925. He was well known in Cornwall and elsewhere during the 1920s and 1930s for his presentations of stills and cine film to many groups including The Royal Institution of Cornwall, Royal Cornwall Polytechnic Society and the London Cornish Society. The quarter plate slides which he took prolifically with his ordinary camera are, in many cases, colour. These were painted by his own hand to great effect
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TRURI : 1990.2.12.4
Media ID 18316653
© From the collection of the RIC
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print titled "Moonlight on Chapel Rock, Perranporth, Cornwall" transports us back to the enchanting beauty of 1920s Cornwall. Taken by Major Arthur William Gill, a Cornishman and talented amateur photographer, this glass lantern slide was part of his renowned lecture series titled "Some Historic Cornish Beauty Spots". Major Gill's passion for photography and his deep connection to Cornwall made him a well-known figure in the region during the 1920s and 1930s. He captivated audiences with his presentations of still images and cine films, sharing the wonders of Cornwall with various groups including The Royal Institution of Cornwall, Royal Cornwall Polytechnic Society, and the London Cornish Society. What makes Major Gill's work truly remarkable is that he hand-painted many of his quarter plate slides to add vibrant colors and bring these scenes to life. This meticulous attention to detail allowed viewers to experience the moonlit serenity captured in this particular image. As we gaze upon this mesmerizing scene depicting Chapel Rock illuminated by moonlight, we are transported into a world where time stands still. The tranquil waters reflect the ethereal glow cast by the moon above while shadows dance along the rugged coastline. It is through Major Gill's lens that we can appreciate not only the natural beauty but also his artistic interpretation. This extraordinary photograph serves as a testament to Major Arthur William Gill's talent as both an accomplished photographer and an artist who sought to share Cornwall's historic beauty spots
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