Fine Art Print : Fishing for Sawfish
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Fishing for Sawfish
The dangerous pursuit of fishing for sawfish off the coast of Florida Date: 1906
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Media ID 7154617
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Caribbean Dangerous Fishermen Florida Pursuit Rowing Saw Fish
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the thrill of the past with our exquisite Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse, featuring the captivating image "Fishing for Sawfish" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This vintage photograph, dating back to 1906, takes you on a journey to the dangerous waters off the coast of Florida. Witness the intrepid fishermen as they brave the unknown, risking it all for the elusive and menacing sawfish. This stunning print is not just a piece of art, but a glimpse into history, making it a perfect addition to any home or office space. Order yours today and bring a piece of the past into your present.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 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.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 66cm (22" x 26")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
A Perilous Pursuit: Fishing for Sawfish off the Coast of Florida, 1906 This evocative image captures the thrill and danger of an early 20th-century sawfish fishing expedition off the coast of Florida. The photograph, taken in 1906, depicts a group of intrepid fishermen in a small wooden boat, rowing determinedly against the gentle Caribbean waves. Their eyes are fixed on the water, scanning for signs of the elusive sawfish, a large, prehistoric-looking marine creature with a distinctive saw-like bill. Sawfish were once abundant in the shallow waters of the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts of the United States, including Florida. However, their numbers have drastically declined due to overfishing and habitat destruction. In the early 1900s, sawfish were highly prized for their unique features and were hunted for sport and food. The pursuit of sawfish was a dangerous one. The fish could grow up to 20 feet long and weigh over 1,000 pounds. Their saw-like bills were not only used for cutting through the water to locate prey but were also sharp enough to inflict serious injury to fishermen. The fishermen in the photograph are armed with long poles and harpoons, ready to strike when a sawfish is sighted. Despite the risks, the thrill of the hunt and the allure of the exotic sawfish drew fishermen to the coasts of Florida and the Caribbean. This photograph offers a glimpse into a bygone era, a time when the pursuit of these magnificent creatures was a dangerous and exhilarating endeavor.
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