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Poster Print : The Wreck of the Grosvenor, 1783 (oil on canvas)
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The Wreck of the Grosvenor, 1783 (oil on canvas)
3870574 The Wreck of the Grosvenor, 1783 (oil on canvas) by Smirke, Robert (1752-1845); Private Collection; (add.info.: Courtesy of Captain A R Coxon, RN (Retd).
The Grosvenor, an East Indiaman sailing ship, was wrecked on 4 August 1782 on the Pondoland coast of South Africa, carrying 132 crew and 18 passengers including women and children.); Photo © Derek Bayes. All rights reserved 2022
Media ID 23139362
© Derek Bayes. All rights reserved 2022 / Bridgeman Images
Bantu Cliff Cliff Top Cliffs Coast Scenery Coastal Feature Coastl Damage Georgian Period Immersed Journeyings Peril Perilous Scuttling Sea Cliff Shipwreck Shipwrecked Survivors Travellers Travelling Washed Up Wreck Wreckage Wrecked Travellers
18x24 inch Poster Print
Bring the historical beauty of maritime art into your home with Media Storehouse's range of poster prints. This captivating image, "The Wreck of the Grosvenor, 1783" by Robert Smirke, showcases the intricate details of the oil on canvas painting from Fine Art Finder. With authentic colors and high-quality printing, this poster is a must-have for history and art enthusiasts. Transport yourself back in time and add a touch of elegance to any room in your house. Courtesy of Captain A R Coxon, RN (Retd).
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. 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.
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 61.6cm x 46.3cm (24.3" x 18.2")
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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The Wreck of the Grosvenor, 1783" is a captivating oil painting by Robert Smirke that depicts the tragic shipwreck of the East Indiaman sailing ship, Grosvenor. The artwork showcases the ruins and wreckage of the vessel immersed in water after it met its perilous fate on August 4th, 1782, off the Pondoland coast of South Africa. The painting transports us back to the Georgian period, offering a glimpse into an eventful journey that turned into a harrowing disaster for the crew and passengers aboard. Among them were women and children who faced unimaginable challenges during this maritime tragedy. With meticulous attention to detail, Smirke captures both despair and hope as survivors are seen scattered along the coastline. The cliff towering above adds drama to this scene of desperation and survival against all odds. This powerful composition invites viewers to reflect on themes such as human resilience in times of crisis and our complex relationship with nature's unpredictable forces. It serves as a poignant reminder of how vulnerable we are when confronted with nature's might. Derek Bayes' expertly captured photograph beautifully preserves this historical masterpiece for future generations to appreciate. Through his lens, we can explore every brushstroke and immerse ourselves in this haunting depiction of one of history's most tragic maritime events.
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