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Antique Framed Print : Loss of "The Great Liverpool"Steam-Ship, taking to the Boats (engraving)
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Loss of "The Great Liverpool"Steam-Ship, taking to the Boats (engraving)
1101767 Loss of " The Great Liverpool" Steam-Ship, taking to the Boats (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Loss of " The Great Liverpool" Steam-Ship, taking to the Boats. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 14 March 1846.); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection; English, out of copyright
Media ID 23510896
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
14"x12" (36x31cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, the Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
Bevelled Wood Effect Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 17.7cm (9.6" x 7")
Estimated Product Size is 36.3cm x 31.2cm (14.3" x 12.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This engraving, titled "Loss of 'The Great Liverpool' Steam-Ship, taking to the Boats" transports us back to a dramatic maritime event in the 19th century. The image captures the heart-wrenching moment when passengers and crew members aboard "The Great Liverpool" are forced to abandon ship and seek refuge in lifeboats. Rendered by an English School artist, this print showcases their skillful attention to detail and ability to convey emotion through art. The chaotic scene unfolds before our eyes as people scramble onto lifeboats amidst turbulent waters. The sense of urgency is palpable, with individuals clinging onto ropes or being helped into boats by fellow survivors. "The Great Liverpool" steamship looms ominously in the background, its grandeur now overshadowed by disaster. This tragic incident was documented for posterity in The Illustrated London News on March 14,1846 – a testament to both the importance of journalism during that era and society's fascination with maritime events. As we gaze upon this historical artwork from a private collection, we are reminded of the fragility of human existence against nature's might. It serves as a poignant reminder that even great vessels can succumb to unforeseen perils at sea. This evocative engraving allows us to bear witness not only to loss but also resilience and survival. It stands as a tribute to those who faced unimaginable challenges during this maritime catastrophe while highlighting humanity's unwavering determination in times of crisis.
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