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Surveying on the New Guinea Coast, a Nocturne (engraving)
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Surveying on the New Guinea Coast, a Nocturne (engraving)
1046889 Surveying on the New Guinea Coast, a Nocturne (engraving) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: Surveying on the New Guinea Coast, a Nocturne. Illustration for The Graphic, 7 December 1889.); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 23546868
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Surveying on the New Guinea Coast, a Nocturne
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captures a dramatic moment in history as depicted by Joseph Nash. In this engraving, we witness a weary surveying party battling the elements and facing unexpected challenges. The print showcases a group of exhausted individuals preparing to board their boat after a long day's work. Their tired expressions and soaked clothes reveal their struggle against the wet conditions. Despite their valiant efforts, it seems that fortune has not been on their side. As they gather their equipment and demolish makeshift shelters, an unfortunate turn of events induces an embarrassing mishap. The capsized boat lies in the surf while a crowd watches from the shore with varying degrees of interest. In this maritime scene, discretion is paramount as the surveyors decide how to proceed amidst injury-inducing swells. With evinced valour, they use a boat hook to regain control over their precarious situation. Meanwhile, natives armed with barbarous weapons approach cautiously from ashore. Observing these proceedings with curiosity and holding stone clubs and lances at hand, they are ready to retaliate if necessary. Nightfall adds another layer of complexity to this already challenging situation. As darkness descends upon them, our surveying party must rely on limited observations using artificial horizons before making any further decisions. This print from Bridgeman Images transports us back in time to witness both the perils faced by early explorers and the beauty inherent in nocturnal adventures along New Guinea's rugged coastlines.
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