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Albert Edward Docks. The S. S. Willkarnman (watercolour, bodycolour and pencil on paper)
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Albert Edward Docks. The S. S. Willkarnman (watercolour, bodycolour and pencil on paper)
1215526 Albert Edward Docks. The S.S. Willkarnman (watercolour, bodycolour and pencil on paper) by Cleet, James Henry (1840-1913); 25.2x16.4 cm; South Shields Museum & Art Gallery, South Shields, UK; (add.info.: Cleet, James Henry
drawing, watercolour, bodycolour and pencil on paper, entitled Albert Edward Docks. The S.S. Willkarnman, by the artist James Henry Cleet
This picture shows the SS Willkarnman, moored at a coal staith in the Albert Edward Docks, North Shields. The artist has painted the background quite simply, but great care has been taken with the ship and the staith. These areas are the main focus of the picture, and so are much more detailed. James Henry Cleet was a talented amateur painter and professional photographer in his home town of South Shields. His photographs and paintings create an invaluable record of Tyneside at a time when it was undergoing rapid change.); eTyne & Wear Archives & Museums; British, out of copyright
Media ID 23024180
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This print titled "Albert Edward Docks. The S. S. Willkarnman" by James Henry Cleet transports us back in time to the bustling port of North Shields. The artwork, created using watercolour, bodycolour, and pencil on paper, showcases the artist's meticulous attention to detail. In this piece, Cleet focuses on the SS Willkarnman ship as it rests at a coal staith in Albert Edward Docks. While the background is painted simply, all eyes are drawn to the intricate depiction of both the ship and staith. Every line and stroke brings these elements to life with remarkable precision. Cleet was not only an accomplished amateur painter but also a skilled professional photographer from South Shields. His works serve as invaluable records of Tyneside during a period of rapid transformation. Through his artistry, he captures moments frozen in time that allow us to glimpse into history. Displayed at South Shields Museum & Art Gallery in the UK, this print offers viewers a chance to appreciate Cleet's talent for capturing maritime scenes with such depth and authenticity. As we gaze upon this artwork today, we can't help but be transported back to an era when ships like the SS Willkarnman were vital lifelines connecting communities across vast oceans.
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