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Poster Print : Loss of "The Great Liverpool"Steam-Ship, taking to the Boats (engraving)
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Loss of "The Great Liverpool"Steam-Ship, taking to the Boats (engraving)
1101767 Loss of " The Great Liverpool" Steam-Ship, taking to the Boats (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Loss of " The Great Liverpool" Steam-Ship, taking to the Boats. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 14 March 1846.); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection; English, out of copyright
Media ID 23510896
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Experience the historical drama of the past with our Media Storehouse range of Poster Prints featuring the engraving "Loss of 'The Great Liverpool' Steam-Ship, taking to the Boats" by Bridgeman Images from Fine Art Finder. This captivating 19th-century artwork depicts the moment of rescue after the tragic sinking of the steamship 'The Great Liverpool'. Add this evocative piece to your home or office to bring a touch of history and nostalgia. With its intricate details and authentic finish, this poster print is a must-have for history enthusiasts and art collectors alike.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This engraving, titled "Loss of 'The Great Liverpool' Steam-Ship, taking to the Boats" transports us back to a dramatic maritime event in the 19th century. The image captures the heart-wrenching moment when passengers and crew members aboard "The Great Liverpool" are forced to abandon ship and seek refuge in lifeboats. Rendered by an English School artist, this print showcases their skillful attention to detail and ability to convey emotion through art. The chaotic scene unfolds before our eyes as people scramble onto lifeboats amidst turbulent waters. The sense of urgency is palpable, with individuals clinging onto ropes or being helped into boats by fellow survivors. "The Great Liverpool" steamship looms ominously in the background, its grandeur now overshadowed by disaster. This tragic incident was documented for posterity in The Illustrated London News on March 14,1846 – a testament to both the importance of journalism during that era and society's fascination with maritime events. As we gaze upon this historical artwork from a private collection, we are reminded of the fragility of human existence against nature's might. It serves as a poignant reminder that even great vessels can succumb to unforeseen perils at sea. This evocative engraving allows us to bear witness not only to loss but also resilience and survival. It stands as a tribute to those who faced unimaginable challenges during this maritime catastrophe while highlighting humanity's unwavering determination in times of crisis.
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