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Poster Print : Figures Clinging to Wreckage, c. 1785-86 (brown ink on beige paper)
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Figures Clinging to Wreckage, c. 1785-86 (brown ink on beige paper)
CGW445416 Figures Clinging to Wreckage, c.1785-86 (brown ink on beige paper) by Copley, John Singleton (1738-1815); 20.1x32.7 cm; Corcoran Collection, National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C. USA; (add.info.: study for Siege and Relief of Gibraltar, c.1787-91; ); Gift of Josephine Boardman Crane; American, out of copyright
Media ID 23184144
© Gift of Josephine Boardman Crane / Bridgeman Images
Clinging Holding On Mast Shipwreck Wreckage
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Bring the captivating history of the past into your home with Media Storehouse's Poster Prints featuring "Figures Clinging to Wreckage" by John Singleton Copley. This stunning work of art, created between 1785-86, showcases the artist's mastery of brown ink on beige paper. Witness the intense emotion and drama as figures cling to the remnants of a shipwreck in this exquisite piece, now available as a high-quality poster print. Experience the beauty and intrigue of this iconic artwork from the Corcoran Collection, National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C., in your very own space.
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.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 59.4cm x 37.2cm (23.4" x 14.6")
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 print showcases John Singleton Copley's masterpiece, "Figures Clinging to Wreckage". Created around 1785-86, this brown ink on beige paper drawing measures 20.1x32.7 cm and is part of the Corcoran Collection at the National Gallery of Art in Washington D. C. , USA. The artwork is a study for Copley's renowned painting, "Siege and Relief of Gibraltar" which was executed between 1787-91. In this powerful composition, we witness a gripping scene of desperation and survival amidst a shipwreck. The figures depicted are sailors who find themselves clinging onto wreckage as they battle against the forces of nature. Copley's attention to detail is evident in every stroke, capturing the intensity and turmoil experienced by these individuals. Their expressions reveal their determination to hold on despite the treacherous circumstances surrounding them. As we observe this sketch-like representation, we can't help but be drawn into the narrative unfolding before us. It serves as a reminder of humanity's resilience in times of adversity and our innate instinct to fight for survival. Thanks to Bridgeman Images' preservation efforts, we have access to this remarkable piece that transports us back in time while also serving as an inspiration for contemporary audiences. This print allows us to appreciate Copley's skillful technique while contemplating themes such as bravery, struggle, and hope within the context of historical events like battles at sea.
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