Brian Sanders: Lobster Fisherman -- Fishing Boat

Artist: Brian Sanders
1937 -
Nationality: British
Artwork Year: 1980
Image Size: 14.25 by 12 inches
Overall Size: 22.25 by 16 inches
Medium: Water Color on Water Color Paper

The lobster fisherman pictured in this artwork sets out his lobster traps in the turbulent waters off the Isle of Skye, one of the islands of Scotland. The region's rocky terrain, strong currents, high tides, and prevailing westerly winds coming off the Atlantic make his job extremely difficult. While collecting his creels, or wickerwork traps, the fisherman must keep a constant eye on the weather. For, unlike fishermen in large commercial operations, the lobster fisherman of the Skye region usually works alone. Gale force winds often rise suddenly in the region, and the lone lobsterman must make a quick run for land. If weather permits, the lobster fisherman will collect the lobsters from his traps daily. It is important to collect them frequently, for when two lobsters are left in a trap together, they often fight to the death. After the fisherman empties the traps, he stores the lobsters in sea tanks close to shore. Once a week, wholesalers collect the lobsters from these sea tanks and transport them south to England and Wales. Often the fisherman's rounds to each of the traps yield few lobsters. For a great deal of work, there is not a great reward for the lobster fisherman. In fact, as expensive as lobster is in restaurants, the man who does the dangerous work reaps the smallest reward.

This painting was originally published on the Fleetwood® First Day Cover for the Great Britain 22p Lobster Fishing stamp issue of September 23, 1981.

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