Name/TitlePrint: Newhaven Fishwives
About this objectPrint in natural tones depicting three fishwives working with nets and creels at Newhaven Harbour against a backdrop of boats, sea birds and fish.
MakerGardner, Anupa
Maker RoleArtist
Edition16/18
Date Made2016
Period2010s
MeasurementsH: 240 x W: 310 mm
Subject and Association KeywordsWorking-class culture
Subject and Association DescriptionCommissioned by The Saltire Society in partnership with Glasgow Women's Library as part of the Outstanding Women of Scotland campaign.
Anupa Gardner: "I chose to create a print of fishwives because they are local icons, a community of outstanding women. They were well known for their industry and hardiness. Working long strenuous hours, the fishwives were the backbone of Newhaven's community, often taking care of widows and orphans. The result was a close bond between the people. These women did not come from a priviledged background- but that did not stop them from working hard, as equals in the fishing trade."
Object TypePrint
Object numberGWL-2017-50
Copyright LicenceAll rights reserved