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1837 French Boat Crew Angling For Mackerel Engraving Illustration Print - Maritime Economic History - Ready For Framing
1837 French Boat Crew Angling For Mackerel Engraving Illustration Print - Maritime Economic History - Ready For Framing
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Antique Original 1837 French Boat Crew Angling For Mackerel Engraving Illustration Print - Maritime Economic History - Ready For Framing
Measures Approx. 5-7/8" Wide By 4-3/8" Tall
In Very Good Antique Condition - Staining, Toning Due To Age And History-Collectors Watermarked That Is Not On The Illustration.
This 1837 Illustration, Titled "Crew Of A French Boat Angling For Mackerel," Depicts A Scene Highlighting The Labor-Intensive Nature Of Traditional French Fishing Practices. Created Using Engraving Techniques Popular In 19th-Century Print Media, It Showcases A French Fishing Vessel Engaged In Mackerel Fishing Amid Choppy Seas. Such Images Were Common In Newspapers And Books, Offering Visual Context To Articles On Maritime Life. The Scene Reflects The Importance Of Fishing In The French Coastal Economy During The Pre-Industrial Era, When Mackerel Was A Key Commodity For Both Domestic Use And Export. The Illustration Captures The Rigging, Oars, And Cooperative Effort Of The Crew, Depicting The Challenges Of Open-Water Fishing And The Resilience Of Maritime Communities.
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