Home > Animals > Fishes > A > Angler
Snap Playing Card - man losing a fish
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Mary Evans Picture Library
Snap Playing Card - man losing a fish
Snap Playing Card - man losing a fish.
circa 1910s
Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries
Media ID 14311864
© Terry Parker / Mary Evans Picture Library
Angler Angling Catch Catching Caught Escape Escaping Fisherman Fishermen Frustration Lose Losing Loss Snap Frustrating Games
EDITORS COMMENTS
This photograph captures the moment of frustration and disappointment for an angler in the 1910s as he watches a large fish slip away from his grasp. The man, dressed in a heavy coat and hat, leans over the edge of a boat, his face contorted with concentration and determination. In his hand, a Snap Playing Card flutters in the breeze, perhaps used as a makeshift lure or marker. The fish, a powerful and agile creature, twists and turns in the water, its scales glinting in the sunlight. The man's companions in the background, also dressed in fishing gear, watch with sympathetic expressions, no doubt having experienced similar disappointments themselves. The scene exudes a sense of the escapades and camaraderie that came with angling in the early 20th century. The Snap Playing Card, with its distinctive design and association with gambling and games, adds an intriguing element to this snapshot of a man's momentary loss, a reminder of the unpredictable nature of both fishing and life.
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
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.