Home > Europe > Sweden > Stockholm
Loading pulp 1950
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Mary Evans Picture Library
Loading pulp 1950
Loading pulp, Stockholm harbour, Sweden 1950. Date: 1950
Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries
Media ID 7240761
© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10469830
EDITORS COMMENTS
This photograph, titled 'Loading Pulp, Stockholm Harbour, Sweden 1950,' offers a glimpse into the industrial heart of Stockholm's waterfront during the 1950s. The image showcases a bustling harbor scene, with several ships anchored in the foreground, their masts and rigging silhouetted against the sky. In the background, the distinctive shape of a cargo crane looms large, its metal arms reaching out to grasp and hoist massive bales of pulp from a nearby dock. The pulp, likely sourced from Sweden's vast forests, is piled high on the dockside, waiting to be loaded onto the ships that will transport it to destinations around the world. The scene is a testament to the industrious spirit of the era, with workers in heavy coats and caps scurrying around the dock, loading and securing the cargo with practiced efficiency. The photograph captures the raw power and energy of the harbor, with the crane's cables straining under the weight of the pulp bales and the ships' engines humming in the background. The water itself is a study in motion, with waves lapping against the dock and the ships' hulls. Despite the industrial setting, there is a sense of harmony in the photograph, with the natural beauty of the water and the surrounding landscape contrasting with the man-made structures and machinery. The result is a striking image that encapsulates the spirit of the 1950s, a time of growth, innovation, and progress.
MADE IN AUSTRALIA
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools
FREE COLORIZATION SERVICE
You can choose advanced AI Colorization for this picture at no extra charge!
SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you
* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Cart.
