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Burning seaweed for kelp, Aran Islands, Ireland, 1922. Artist: AW Cutler
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Burning seaweed for kelp, Aran Islands, Ireland, 1922. Artist: AW Cutler
Burning seaweed for kelp, Aran Islands, Ireland, 1922. From Peoples of All Nations, Their Life Today and the Story of Their Past, volume IV: Georgia to Italy, edited by JA Hammerton and published by the Educational Book Company (London, 1922)
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This photo print, titled "Burning seaweed for kelp, Aran Islands, Ireland, 1922" takes us back to a bygone era in the early 20th century. The image captures a scene of traditional Irish life on the rugged coast of the Aran Islands. In this remote location off the west coast of Ireland, locals are engaged in the age-old practice of extracting valuable kelp from burning seaweed. The photograph is part of a larger volume called "Peoples of All Nations, Their Life Today and the Story of Their Past" edited by JA Hammerton and published in London in 1922. It offers readers an intimate glimpse into various cultures across continents during that time. Here we see men and women diligently gathering seaweed along the shore while others tend to large fires where it is being processed. This laborious task was essential for extracting kelp, which had numerous uses ranging from fertilizers to food additives. The monochrome composition adds depth and intensity to this historic moment frozen in time. The stark contrast between light and shadow emphasizes both the beauty of nature's bounty and humanity's industriousness. As we admire this remarkable artwork by AW Cutler, we are transported back to an era when people relied on their natural surroundings for sustenance and livelihoods. It serves as a reminder not only of our shared human history but also our enduring connection with nature's resources.
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