Fine Art Print : Yachting Terms Illustrated - A Spanker!"
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Yachting Terms Illustrated - A Spanker!"
Yachting Terms Illustrated - " A Spanker!" A housewife reacts with furious anger to the indiscretions of her younger son, who has spilt black ink all over her pressed white tablecloth. On a racing or cruising yacht, a spanker is an additional headsail set beside and to leeward of a spinnaker when running downwind. Date: circa 1903
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Media ID 11552990
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
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21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Breathtakingly capturing the essence of both fine art and nautical culture, the Media Storehouse range of Fine Art Prints presents "Yachting Terms Illustrated - A Spanker!" by Mary Evans Prints Online. This evocative piece, "A Spanker!", showcases a housewife's fierce reaction to her younger son's careless mistake, as he spills ink on her pristine white tablecloth. With the yachting term "spanker" subtly integrated into the title, this exquisite print offers a delightful blend of domestic drama and maritime history. Elevate your home or office décor with this timeless, rights-managed artwork that is sure to spark conversation and inspire the imagination.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 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 53.3cm x 33.7cm (21" x 13.3")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 50.8cm (27" x 20")
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.
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Yachting Terms Illustrated - "A Spanker!" - This intriguing turn-of-the-century image offers a vivid analogy between the world of yachting and the domestic sphere. In the photograph, a housewife's face is contorted with furious anger as she reacts to the indiscretions of her younger son, who has spilt a bottle of black ink all over her freshly pressed white tablecloth. The incident, though seemingly mundane, elicits a strong emotional response from the mother, reminiscent of the intense focus and determination required to navigate the complexities of yachting. In the realm of sailing, a "spanker" refers to an additional headsail set beside and to leeward of a spinnaker when running downwind. The term "spank" or "spanking" is used to describe the sharp, corrective blows given to the sail to keep it in shape and ensure optimal performance. The image of a spanker, therefore, carries connotations of punishment and correction, which resonate with the mother's reaction to her son's careless actions. This photograph, titled "A Spanker!" and dated circa 1903, is a poignant reminder of the rich history and symbolism inherent in yachting terminology. The image, which features a distraught mother, a mischievous son, and the telltale signs of a spilt ink puddle, offers a glimpse into the past while highlighting the enduring connections between the language of sailing and the human experience.
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