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Nearing Home, 1881. Creator: Unknown
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Nearing Home, 1881. Creator: Unknown
Nearing Home, 1881. From " The Leisure Hour 1881", by. [The Religious Tract Society, London, 1881]
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Media ID 18778217
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Anticipation Approach Approaching Deck Homeward Bound Looking Through Nautical Nearing Neckerchief On Board On Deck Pipe Religious Tract Religious Tract Society Returning Sailor Sailor Suit Sailors Society The Leisure Hour Tobacco Pipe Metaphor Naval Warfare
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The print titled "Nearing Home, 1881" captures a moment of anticipation and approach in the 19th century. Taken from "The Leisure Hour 1881" magazine published by The Religious Tract Society in London, this unknown creator beautifully portrays the concept of homeward bound sailors on deck. In this monochrome image, three men dressed in sailor suits are seated on a ship's deck. One man is looking through a window, perhaps longing for home as they near their destination. The sailors' clothes reflect the fashion of the time, with neckerchiefs adding a nautical touch to their attire. Amidst naval warfare imagery often associated with ships at sea during that era, this portrait offers a metaphorical glimpse into the lives of these seafarers returning from war or long voyages. A pipe rests between one man's lips as he enjoys a moment of relaxation amidst his comrades. This print serves as both an intriguing historical document and an artistic representation of transportation and water transport during Victorian times. It allows us to imagine ourselves onboard that ship, feeling the excitement building as we approach our beloved home after being away for so long. As we gaze upon this image captured by an unknown artist over a century ago, it reminds us of how much has changed yet also how certain emotions like anticipation remain timeless across generations.
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