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The Wreck of the Forfarshire, 1840 (oil on canvas)
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The Wreck of the Forfarshire, 1840 (oil on canvas)
6198655 The Wreck of the Forfarshire, 1840 (oil on canvas) by Joy, Thomas Musgrave (1812-66); 187.5x248.8 cm; The McManus, Dundee, UK; (add.info.: Thomas Musgrove Joy (1812-1866)); Dundee Art Galleries and Museums; English, out of copyright
Media ID 23291496
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19 19th Xix Xixth Nineteenth Century Bravery Choppy Dangerous Grace Darling Heroine Heroism Lighthouses Rescue Rescuing Rough Rowing Boats Seas Shipwrecks Stranded Strong Winds Survivors Waves Windy Farne Islands Rescue Mission
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The Wreck of the Forfarshire, 1840
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is a captivating oil painting by Thomas Musgrave Joy that depicts a dramatic rescue mission amidst treacherous seas. The artwork, measuring an impressive 187.5x248.8 cm, is housed in The McManus museum in Dundee, UK. The scene portrayed in this nineteenth-century masterpiece showcases the aftermath of a shipwreck and the courageous efforts made to save lives. In the midst of rough and choppy waves, rowing boats battle against strong winds as sailors strive to reach stranded survivors clinging onto wreckage. At the center of this harrowing scene stands a heroic woman alongside her father, embodying bravery and resilience. Identified as Grace Darling and her father William Darling, they were real-life heroes who risked their lives to rescue survivors from the wrecked Forfarshire off Longstone Lighthouse on Farne Islands. Joy's meticulous brushwork captures every detail with precision - from crashing waves to desperate expressions on faces filled with hope for salvation. This painting serves as a testament to human strength and determination even in the face of nature's fury. "The Wreck of the Forfarshire" not only immortalizes an extraordinary act of heroism but also reminds us of our capacity for compassion and selflessness when faced with adversity. It serves as a powerful reminder that even amidst chaos and danger, acts of courage can shine through like beacons in stormy seas.
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