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Blue Lights, Teignemouth Pier - Lighting the Lamps at Sunset, 1868 (w / c, body colour
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Blue Lights, Teignemouth Pier - Lighting the Lamps at Sunset, 1868 (w / c, body colour
XYC222372 Blue Lights, Teignemouth Pier - Lighting the Lamps at Sunset, 1868 (w/c, body colour and scratching out on paper) by Hunt, Alfred William (1830-96); 37.1x54 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; English, out of copyright
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Choppy Dark Dusk Fisherman Jetty Lighthouse Line Mist Pier Rough Sailor Signal South Coast Spray Storm Stormy Gantry
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Blue Lights, Teignemouth Pier - Lighting the Lamps at Sunset, 1868
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is a captivating print that captures the essence of a stormy coastal evening on the south coast. The image showcases an iconic lighthouse standing tall amidst rough and choppy waters, its blue lights piercing through the dusk. The pier and jetty extend into the sea, braving the powerful waves crashing against them. Alfred William Hunt's masterful use of watercolor and body color techniques brings this scene to life with remarkable detail. The scratching out on paper adds texture and depth to every element in the composition. As darkness descends upon the horizon, a misty spray envelops everything around, creating an atmosphere of mystery. In this evocative portrayal, one can almost feel the sailor's anticipation as they navigate their way through treacherous waters guided by these vital signals. Alongside stands a gantry railway line serving as a reminder of industry intertwined with nature's forces. This artwork, housed in Yale Center for British Art's Paul Mellon Collection in USA, is a testament to Hunt's artistic prowess and his ability to capture both beauty and danger in one frame. It serves as a timeless tribute to those who brave storms at sea while also highlighting mankind's efforts to conquer nature through engineering marvels like piers and lighthouses.
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