Photographs
Carel Toms - Part One 'The Sea'
A Guernsey Press photographer for nearly fifty years, Carel Toms accumulated an unparalleled archive of images detailing Guernsey’s past and present, many of which were given to the Priaulx Library after his death in 2002. Prints of some of these lovely and characteristic photographs are now available for purchase and are displayed below. Click on an image to see it in greater detail.
Canvas Prints
All of our canvases are printed using UV curing onto 100% cotton canvas and are machine stretched onto standard stretcher bars so they are ready to hang straight from the box.
All prices include delivery to the Channel Islands or United Kingdom. Should you require a non-standard size, please contact the library.
Other Prints
High-quality reproductions of a selection of the Priaulx Library's extensive collection of 19th-century photographs of local interest are also available to purchase.
Carel Toms - People of the Sea
Carel Toms - Two men ormering (1960's)
These two Guernseymen are well equipped for their ormering expedition, with a stout hook to prise off the ormers and a wicker panier à cou to carry home the catch.
CT0001 canvas print
A4 - 10” x 12” - £40.00
A3 - 12” x 16” - £65.00
A2 - 16” x 24” - £89.00
Carel Toms - Fisherman (1960's)Guernsey fisherman in silhouette.
CT0002 canvas print
A4 - 10” x 12” - £40.00
A3 - 12” x 16” - £65.00
A2 - 16” x 24” - £89.00
Carel Toms - Fishing boat from above
This photograph of industrious Guernsey fishermen was taken by Carel Toms in 1965
CT0003 canvas print
A4 - 10” x 12” - £40.00
A3 - 12” x 16” - £65.00
A2 - 16” x 24” - £89.00
Carel Toms - Moored in St Peter Port (1961)
This photograph depicts the fishing boat the “Dieu te Garde” being readied for mackerel drifting.
CT0004 canvas print
A4 - 10” x 12” - £40.00
A3 - 12” x 16” - £65.00
A2 - 16” x 24” - £89.00
Carel Toms - Man & boy ormering (late 50's/early 60's)
Searching for his supper - the delight of this Guernsey boy at finding his ormer is evident in this portrait by Carel Toms.
CT0005 canvas print
A4 - 10” x 12” - £40.00
A3 - 12” x 16” - £65.00
A2 - 16” x 24” - £89.00
Carel Toms - Vraicing
These vraic collectors have been photographed gathering in the seaweed harvest. Vraicing was traditionally carried out from the first full or new moon after Candlemas. Photograph possibly taken in the 1950's.
CT0006 canvas print
A4 - 10” x 12” - £40.00
A3 - 12” x 16” - £65.00
A2 - 16” x 24” - £89.00
Carel Toms - Textures of the Sea
Carel Toms - Bobbers (1960's/1970's)
These traditional glass bobbers were part of a series of artistic photographs on a marine theme taken by Carel Toms.
CT0007 canvas print
A4 - 10” x 12” - £40.00
A3 - 12” x 16” - £65.00
A2 - 16” x 24” - £89.00
Carel Toms - Chain (1960's/1970's)
The photograph of these weighty chains is one of a series of photographs with a maritime flavour taken by Carel Toms.
CT0008 canvas print
A4 - 10” x 12” - £40.00
A3 - 12” x 16” - £65.00
A2 - 16” x 24” - £89.00
Carel Toms - Crab pot (1960's/1970's)
A crab pot draped with fishing nets becomes a work of art in this atmospheric photograph by Carel Toms.
CT0009 canvas print
A4 - 10” x 12” - £40.00
A3 - 12” x 16” - £65.00
A2 - 16” x 24” - £89.00
Carel Toms - Ship skeleton (1960's/1970's)
This photograph of a veteran of the seas is another evocative image from Carel Toms’ series of artistic maritime photographs.
CT00010 canvas print
A4 - 10” x 12” - £40.00
A3 - 12” x 16” - £65.00
A2 - 16” x 24” - £89.00
Carel Toms - Starfish & rope (1960's/1970's)
This stranded star fish is another artistic impression from Carel Toms’ maritime series.
CT00011 canvas print
A4 - 10” x 12” - £40.00
A3 - 12” x 16” - £65.00
A2 - 16” x 24” - £89.00
Carel Toms - Weights (1993)
Weights made from beach stones or poids de pierres were in common usage in Guernsey in medieval times. This photograph from the Carel Toms collection was taken at La Houguette.
CT00012 canvas print
A4 - 10” x 12” - £40.00
A3 - 12” x 16” - £65.00
A2 - 16” x 24” - £89.00
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