Music cover, The Fisher Girl

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Music cover, The Fisher Girl

Music cover, The Fisher Girl, by George Linley.
circa 1870

Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries

Media ID 14416692

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Bare Baskets Feet Fisher Linley Sail Sails Sheet Wicker Wickerwork

EDITORS COMMENTS
The Fisher Girl" is a captivating Victorian-era sheet music cover, created by renowned English artist George Linley around 1870. This evocative image transports us back in time to the 1870s, a period marked by industrialization, yet still deeply connected to the natural world. At the heart of the cover is a young woman, her feet bare and gracefully balanced on the edge of a rocky coastal outcrop. She is intently focused on her task, skillfully filling a wicker basket with fish freshly caught from the sea. The sun casts a warm, golden glow over the scene, highlighting the woman's flowing hair and the delicate folds of her dress. Surrounding her are the tools of her trade: a small boat with a red sail tucked neatly against the mast, a few empty baskets, and a wickerwork creel. The boats in the background, with their sails billowing in the breeze, suggest a bustling fishing industry. The woman's determined expression and the abundance of fish at her feet speak to her success and the bounty of the sea. The cover's intricate details, from the rippling water to the textured fabric of the woman's dress, showcase Linley's exceptional artistic talent. The image is a testament to the beauty and resilience of the coastal communities that relied on the sea for sustenance and livelihood during the Victorian era. "The Fisher Girl" is a visual feast for those who appreciate the intersection of art, history, and the natural world. It offers a glimpse into the past, inviting us to reflect on the enduring connection between people and the sea.

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