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Sunderland Old Pier and Lighthouse with Ryhope Church in distance, 1840 (oil on canvas)
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Sunderland Old Pier and Lighthouse with Ryhope Church in distance, 1840 (oil on canvas)
TW427116 Sunderland Old Pier and Lighthouse with Ryhope Church in distance, 1840 (oil on canvas) by Carmichael, John Wilson (1800-68); 44.4 x 59.3 cm; Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK; (add.info.: This is one of John Wilson Carmichaels most outstanding seascapes. It shows the Sunderland lifeboat on the left, going to the aid of the ship with a broken mast in the foreground. On the right is a drifting ship, which has also lost part of its masts. The composition is constructed around sweeping curves of dark and light. Carmichael was the best-known North-East painter of sea subjects in the 19th century; ); eTyne & Wear Archives & Museums; English, out of copyright
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Lifeboat Rescue Rescuing Shipping Storm Stormy Waves
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This 1840 oil painting by John Wilson Carmichael, titled "Sunderland Old Pier and Lighthouse with Ryhope Church in distance" showcases the artist's remarkable talent for seascapes. The artwork, measuring 44.4 x 59.3 cm, is housed in the Laing Art Gallery in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK. Carmichael's masterpiece captures a dramatic scene of a stormy sea. In the foreground, we witness a ship with a broken mast desperately seeking aid from the Sunderland lifeboat on the left side of the composition. On the right, another vessel drifts aimlessly after losing parts of its masts. The painting's beauty lies in its skillful use of sweeping curves that contrast dark and light elements to create an atmosphere filled with tension and movement. Carmichael was renowned as one of North-East England's most prominent painters specializing in maritime subjects during the 19th century. As we gaze at this stunning piece, we are transported to a coastal setting where waves crash against rugged shores while brave sailors battle treacherous conditions to rescue those in need. It serves as a testament to both human resilience and nature's power. Bridgeman Images presents this print from Fine Art Finder as an opportunity to appreciate Carmichael's mastery and immerse ourselves in this awe-inspiring seascape that encapsulates both danger and hope within its brushstrokes.
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