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Sea picture, possibly off St Ives, Cornwall. Around 1925
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Sea picture, possibly off St Ives, Cornwall. Around 1925
Glass lantern slide from a lecture, entitled Some Historic Cornish Beauty Spots, given by Cornishman and amateur photographer, Major Arthur William Gill, in around 1925. He was well known in Cornwall and elsewhere during the 1920s and 1930s for his presentations of stills and cine film to many groups including The Royal Institution of Cornwall, Royal Cornwall Polytechnic Society and the London Cornish Society. The quarter plate slides which he took prolifically with his ordinary camera are, in many cases, colour. These were painted by his own hand to great effect
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TRURI : 1990.2.12.89
Media ID 11490536
© From the collection of the RIC
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This print showcases a mesmerizing sea picture, believed to be taken off the coast of St Ives in Cornwall around 1925. The image was captured by Major Arthur William Gill, a renowned Cornishman and passionate amateur photographer. Major Gill was widely recognized during the 1920s and 1930s for his exceptional presentations of both still photographs and cine films to various esteemed groups such as The Royal Institution of Cornwall, Royal Cornwall Polytechnic Society, and the London Cornish Society. The glass lantern slide on display here is one among many quarter plate slides that Major Gill prolifically took using his ordinary camera. What sets these slides apart is their remarkable colorization technique - each slide was meticulously hand-painted by Major Gill himself, resulting in stunning visual effects that truly bring the scenes to life. This particular sea picture evokes a sense of tranquility and natural beauty with its serene waters blending seamlessly into the horizon. The vibrant colors used by Major Gill enhance every detail, from the gentle waves caressing the shore to the distant cliffs bathed in warm sunlight. As we admire this historic piece of artistry, let us appreciate not only its aesthetic appeal but also acknowledge Major Arthur William Gill's significant contribution in preserving Cornish beauty spots through his passion for photography and dedication to sharing them with others.
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