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Past & Present: Fishing (colour litho)
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Past & Present: Fishing (colour litho)
8668715 Past & Present: Fishing (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fishing. Fishing from a Coracle. This primitive boat was in use among the Britons at the time of Caesar's invasion, and is still employed on the Severn, Towy, Teifi, and other Welsh rivers. It is a light oval craft, made of canvas stretched over a framework of interwoven rods, the whole rendered water-tight by a coating of tar or pitch. The ancient coracles were covered with horse or bullock hide. Modern Steam Carrier. The old-fashioned but picturesque sailing craft are rapidly giving place to steam drifters. The fish, packed in boxes with salt and ice, are taken in the trawlers boats or dories to the steam carrier, which is waiting, with steam up, to carry to market the silver harvest of the sea. Illustration for one of a set of cigarette cards on the subject of Past & Present issued by Wills in 1929.); © Look and Learn
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This colour lithograph captures the contrast between past and present in the world of fishing. The scene depicts two distinct modes of fishing - one from ancient times and one representing modern technology.
In the foreground, we see a traditional coracle being used for fishing. This primitive boat, made of canvas stretched over interwoven rods and coated with tar or pitch, was once common among the Britons during Caesar's invasion. Today, it is still employed on Welsh rivers such as the Severn, Towy, and Teifi. The image evokes a sense of history and tradition as we witness this ancient method of catching fish.
In stark contrast to the coracle is the modern steam carrier depicted in the background. This steam-powered vessel symbolizes progress and technological advancement in the fishing industry. As old-fashioned sailing craft are rapidly replaced by steam drifters, we see how innovation has transformed the way fish are caught and transported to market.
Overall, this print beautifully juxtaposes past and present techniques in fishing, highlighting both tradition and evolution in this essential aspect of human life. It serves as a reminder of how far we have come while honoring our roots in maritime heritage.
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