Framed Prints
Framed Print of Carting Seaweed, Coast of Normandy, by S. Bird, from the exhibition of the Royal Academy, 1872. Creator: Unknown
Carting Seaweed, Coast of Normandy, by S. Bird, from the exhibition of the Royal Academy, 1872. Engraving of a painting. The spirited little picture, by Mr. S. Bird, which we have engraved from the Academy Exhibition, represents an incident often to be witnessed on the neighbouring French coast. The thrifty peasantry along the coast carefully collect the seaweed, or vraic, as it is locally called, which the Atlantic washes on shore and leaves on the sand and shingle at ebbtide. Vraic is largely employed for manure; it is prized for its chemical properties, iodine being one of its constituents; some kinds are used medicinally, and even as food. It is a picturesque sight to come across one of the lumbering, primitive-looking carts du pays, taking in its olive-green load, drawn by the heavy but shapely Normandy horses, with their rude and huge harness and trappings; to see the comely and vivacious bare-legged Normandy girls raking up the weed, and as they do so always keeping up a lively conversation with the blue-bloused carter, as he leisurely adjusts the dank burden'. From Illustrated London News, 1872. Heritage Images features heritage image collections. © The Print Collector/Heritage Images
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Media ID 40144415
Cart Collecting Gatherer Gathering Horse And Cart Normandy France Pictures Rake Seaweed Women At Work
Modern Frame 14"x12" (36x31cm)
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Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 fade resistant photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: measurements provided are estimated outer dimensions, which include both the image and the frame. While we aim to keep sizing consistent, exact dimensions may vary slightly due to differences in print size or production requirements, which may result in a variation in the overall size (up to approximately 2.5cm (1"))
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 17.6cm (9.6" x 6.9")
Estimated Product Size is 36cm x 31cm (14.2" x 12.2")
