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Fine Art Print : Cutty Sark a065203
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Cutty Sark a065203
CUTTY SARK, Greenwich, London. A detail view of the bow and rigging of the Cutty Sark in its dry docking at Greenwich, looking up from the ground towards the foremast. John Gay. Date range: 1955-1965
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Media ID 1040523
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20"x20" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the rich maritime history of London's iconic Cutty Sark with this exquisite fine art print by John Gay from Historic England. This stunning detail view captures the intricate bow and rigging of the historic ship as it rests in its dry dock at Greenwich. John Gay's masterful composition invites you to explore the intricacies of this legendary vessel, transporting you back in time to an era of sail and adventure. Add this beautiful piece to your home or office to inspire wanderlust and ignite your imagination.
20x20 image printed on 26x26 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 50.8cm (20" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 66cm (26" x 26")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This evocative photograph captures the iconic Cutty Sark, a historic sailing ship that once dominated the seas as a formidable merchant vessel and a symbol of Britain's maritime prowess. Taken by renowned photographer John Gay between 1955 and 1965, the image presents a detailed view of the ship's bow and rigging, as it rests in its dry dock at Greenwich, London. The oblique angle of the photograph adds depth and texture to the image, inviting viewers to explore the intricate details of the ship's wooden hull, the intricately woven ropes and sails, and the rustic textures of the dockyard surroundings. The Cutty Sark, built in Scotland in 1869, was a clipper ship, designed for speed and efficiency in transporting goods between Europe and the Far East. Its distinctive black hull and distinctive figurehead of a witch, named after a character from Robert Burns' poem 'Tam O' Shanter,' made it one of the most recognizable ships of its time. The ship's preservation in Greenwich's dry dock marked the beginning of its second life as a museum ship, a testament to the rich maritime history of Britain. The photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the Cutty Sark's past glory and the enduring allure of the sea and the ships that once sailed upon it. With the foremast towering above, the image invites viewers to imagine the stories and adventures that unfolded aboard this legendary vessel during its storied past.
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