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Metal Print : A ship in distress, design'd to represent the loss of the Victory (1737) by a violent storm near the Race of Alderney in the Year 1744, 1745-46 (etching)
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A ship in distress, design'd to represent the loss of the Victory (1737) by a violent storm near the Race of Alderney in the Year 1744, 1745-46 (etching)
7337503 A ship in distress, design'd to represent the loss of the Victory (1737) by a violent storm near the Race of Alderney in the Year 1744, 1745-46 (etching) by Canot, Pierre-Charles (1710-77); 29.9x39.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Peter Monamy (artist); Pierre Charles Canot (engraver); John Bowles (publisher)); © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Media ID 38431028
© © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London / Bridgeman Images
Danger Dangerous Etching Risk Sail Boat Sail Boats Sailboats Sailing Ship Ship Wreck Ship Wrecked Shipwreck Shipwrecked Storm Stormy Threat Unsafe
16"x20" (51x41cm) Metal Print
Add an air of maritime drama to your space with our Metal Prints from Media Storehouse. This stunning piece, 'A ship in distress', designed by Bridgeman Images and inspired by the etching of French artist Jean-Baptiste Monnoyer (Canot), captures the tragic loss of HMS Victory in a violent storm off Alderney in 1744-46. With its striking metal finish, this print is sure to make a statement.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, our metal photo prints go beyond traditional canvases, adding a cool, modern touch to your space. Wall mount on back. Eco-friendly 100% post-consumer recycled ChromaLuxe aluminum surface. The thickness of the print is 0.045". Featuring a Scratch-resistant surface and Rounded corners. Backing hangers are attached to the back of the print and float the print 1/2-inch off the wall when hung, the choice of hanger may vary depending on size and International orders will come with Float Mount hangers only. Finished with a brilliant white high gloss surface for unsurpassed detail and vibrance. Printed using Dye-Sublimation and for best care we recommend a non-ammonia glass cleaner, water, or isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol to prevent harming the print surface. We recommend using a clean, lint-free cloth to wipe off the print. The ultra-hard surface is scratch-resistant, waterproof and weatherproof. Avoid direct sunlight exposure.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
Estimated Product Size is 51.4cm x 41.2cm (20.2" x 16.2")
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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EDITORS COMMENTS
This hauntingly beautiful etching captures the tragic loss of the 'Victory' in a violent storm near the Race of Alderney in 1744. The ship is depicted in distress, tossed about by fierce waves and buffeted by howling winds. The artist, Peter Monamy, skillfully conveys the chaos and danger of the scene, with dark clouds looming overhead and the sea churning ominously below.
Pierre-Charles Canot's masterful engraving brings this harrowing moment to life, highlighting every detail of the doomed vessel as it struggles against nature's fury. The flag flutters helplessly in the wind, a stark reminder of the human cost of maritime disasters.
As we gaze upon this image, we are reminded of the unpredictable power of the ocean and the bravery required to navigate its treacherous waters. This print serves as a poignant tribute to all those who have perished at sea, their stories lost to history but forever immortalized in works such as this.
The 'Victory' may have met its end on that fateful day in 1744, but its legacy lives on through art like this – a testament to both man's resilience and his vulnerability when faced with forces beyond his control.
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