School of Art

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School of Art
Aberystwyth University
Buarth Mawr
Aberystwyth
Ceredigion
SY23 1NG

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Email: artschool@aber.ac.uk


Photography / PH1375

Strandgutsammler “Gott segne unseren Strand,” betet der arme Insulaner[;] er sucht nach jedem Sturm, was ihm aus Schffskatrastrophen etwa zugetragen wird, vor allem an Holz[.]

Artist: Saebens, Hans [1895-1969]



circa 1930-1945
Silver print

241 x 169 mm.
Purchase: Archiv Hans Saebens - Herr Horst Wöbbeking, Worpswede, Germany 2014
Funding support: V&A Grant and Art Fund Grant

Translation of title: Beachcomber “God bless our beach,” the poor islander prays. After every storm, he searches for whatever comes his way following a catastrophe at sea, especially for wood.





 
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