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Sailors pleading with Da Gama (colour litho)
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Sailors pleading with Da Gama (colour litho)
7193307 Sailors pleading with Da Gama (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sailors pleading with Da Gama. Illustration for Graphic Stories of Sailors edited by M T Yates (William Collins, c 1910).); © Look and Learn
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Mariners Sailed Sailoress Seaman Da Gama
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This color lithograph titled "Sailors pleading with Da Gama" takes us back to the early 20th century, immersing us in a historic moment of sailors' desperation. The illustration depicts a scene from the Graphic Stories of Sailors edited by M. T. Yates, published around 1910. In this vivid artwork, we witness a group of sailors engaged in an emotional plea with Vasco da Gama, the renowned Portuguese explorer and navigator. Their faces etched with worry and hopelessness, they implore him for mercy or assistance on their perilous journey at sea. The artist's skillful use of colors brings life to this historical event, allowing us to feel the intensity and urgency within the scene. The deep blues evoke the vastness of the ocean surrounding them while contrasting against their vibrant clothing that signifies their maritime profession. As we gaze upon this lithograph, we are transported into a world where seafarers faced unimaginable challenges and relied on brave explorers like Da Gama for guidance and salvation. It serves as a poignant reminder of humanity's enduring struggle against nature's forces. This print is not only a testament to artistic talent but also an invaluable glimpse into our collective past—a visual narrative that captures both history and emotion in one frame.
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