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The Dover Lifeboat, (oil on canvas)
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The Dover Lifeboat, (oil on canvas)
659050 The Dover Lifeboat, (oil on canvas) by Weber, Theodore (1838-1907); 85x135 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Dover Lifeboat. Theodor Alexander Weber (1838-1907). Oil on canvas. 85 x 135cm.); Photo eChristies Images; German, out of copyright
Media ID 22397842
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062012upload Adverse Conditions Artist German Background People Bad Weather Bound Brave Bravery Bystander Choppy Cliff Courage Danger Dangerous Departed Departing Departure Dover German Art German Artist Hurricane Kent Kentish Large Group Leave Leaving Lifeboat Nautical Negative Concept Perilous Rescue Rescuing Rough Setting Off Setting Out Storm Stormy Tempest View To Sea Water Transport Water Vehicle Water Vessel Wave Weber 19th Century European Art 19th Century Painting Natural Space Positive Concepts
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The Dover Lifeboat
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by Theodore Weber captures a dramatic scene of bravery and danger amidst the stormy sea. Painted in the late 19th century, this oil on canvas artwork depicts a group of courageous men setting off on their lifeboat to rescue those in perilous waters. The composition showcases the sheer scale of the cliff-lined coastline, emphasizing the treacherous conditions faced by these brave individuals. Against a backdrop of dark clouds and crashing waves, they embark on their mission with determination and resolve. The painting's attention to detail is remarkable, as it portrays not only the large group of people aboard the lifeboat but also bystanders observing from afar. The artist skillfully conveys both the power and vulnerability inherent in such rescue operations. Weber's work serves as a testament to human resilience in adverse conditions, highlighting themes of courage and selflessness. It encapsulates an era when maritime disasters were common occurrences along Britain's shores. This print offers viewers a glimpse into history while showcasing Weber's mastery as a German artist. It invites contemplation about our relationship with nature and our capacity for heroism even in times of great peril. "The Dover Lifeboat" remains an enduring symbol of hope amid turbulent waters.
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