Gibbons, John

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    Mountains bastioned-out in vineyard terraces
    1939 - Gibbons, John
    This photograph shows the vineyard terraces that are structured in the mountains. It was common to take advantage of the natural inclination of the hills for plantations that profit from it.
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    The Professora and some of her Hopefuls
    1939 - Gibbons, John
    This photograph was taken during a stroll in the mountains, as explained by the author. It shows a group of a people that consists of twelve people, composed of a teacher, two men next to a donkey, four women and five young girls. Four of the girls carry sticks to help them during the stroll. They are all standing next to the riverside, posing for the picture. On the background one can see hills and mountains.
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    As winter comes, the Douro can look quite different
    1939 - Gibbons, John
    This photograph shows the river Douro on the foreground, and the hills on the background, under a cloudy sky.
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    My village had all essential crafts
    1939 - Gibbons, John
    In this image one can see what the author calls a basket-maker. The man is caught in action doing a basket, working the appropriate instruments and surrounded by the materials he requires. A basket can be seen in the right side of the picture.
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    The "Little Jesus of the Top-Hat"
    1939 - Gibbons, John
    This photograph shows a statue known as "Menino Jesus da Cartolinha", a myth of the city Miranda do Douro. This figure stays in its own altar in the Sé Catedral de Miranda and is adored by many religious followers. This photograph seems to have been taken inside the cathedral.
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    Portuguese small-town
    1939 - Gibbons, John
    This photograph shows a pig sniffing in the street of a Portuguese small-town. The road is composed of rocks, as well as the houses that appear on the sides of the street. At the end of the street, one white building can be seen.
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    Miranda Cathedral
    1939 - Gibbons, John
    The Concatedral de Miranda do Douro is the main subject of this photograph, positioned in the centre-left part of the image. It is possible to see some trees in the background, as well as some white building in the right side of the photograph.
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    But these were my best friends, my hosts
    1939 - Gibbons, John
    This photograph illustrates the hosting family of the author. It depicts three women, one of old age, two young girls and a man, all dressed in typical clothes. All the members are posing for the picture to be taken.
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    Afoot in Portugal
    1933 - Gibbons, John
    Obra que relata a viagem do autor a Portugal com o objetivo de viajar para as áreas remotas do país. Abrange uma grande quantidade de temas, desde arte, costumes, economia, entre outros.
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    Portuguese of the Traz-os-Montes
    1939 - Gibbons, John
    In this photograph, one can see a woman and a man, wearing typical clothes of the time, and posing in front of a cathedral.