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Yarmouth Sands, c. 1830 (w / c and gouache)
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Yarmouth Sands, c. 1830 (w / c and gouache)
FIT82787 Yarmouth Sands, c.1830 (w/c and gouache) by Turner, Joseph Mallord William (1775-1851); 18.5x24.5 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; (add.info.: one of a group of eleven designs and drawings conceived as a series of Picturesque Views on the East Coast of England. On the right, the first Nelson Column to be erected in England, in 1817-19, designed by the architect William Wilkins. The sailors on the sand below are shown explaining the position of Nelsons fleet at the four key victories commemorated on the column: Cape St Vincent, Aboukir (The Nile), Copenhagen and Trafalgar); eFitzwilliam Museum; English, out of copyright
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This print titled "Yarmouth Sands, c. 1830" by Joseph Mallord William Turner takes us back in time to the picturesque views of the East Coast of England. The artwork, measuring 18.5x24.5 cm, is housed at the prestigious Fitzwilliam Museum in Cambridge. In this scene, we are transported to a stormy day on Yarmouth Sands, where ships battle against crashing waves and gusting winds. A model boat sits prominently on the sandy beach, symbolizing the naval power that once dominated these waters. On the right side of the image stands a significant monument - the first Nelson Column ever erected in England between 1817-19. Designed by architect William Wilkins, it pays homage to Admiral Horatio Nelson's four key victories: Cape St Vincent, Aboukir (The Nile), Copenhagen, and Trafalgar. Sailors gather around this column reliving their glorious battles as they explain each victory's strategic position to one another. Their presence adds depth and authenticity to this historical moment frozen in time. As we delve into this artwork further, we can't help but marvel at its attention to detail and how it captures both nature's raw power and human triumphs at sea. It serves as a reminder of Great Britain's rich maritime history and its indomitable spirit within its armed forces. This print from Bridgeman Images allows us to appreciate Turner's mastery while immersing ourselves in an era long
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