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Crosby Sands N060825
Filename: N060825.jpg
Size: 5270 x 3337 (9.8MB)
Date: 21st August 2006
Source: Historic England
Credit: Historic England Photo Library
Urgency (1-8) 5=normal: 5
Source: English Heritage Images
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Crosby Sands N060825
CROSBY SANDS, Crosby, Liverpool. General view of the sands including " Another Place art installation by Antony Gormley
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Media ID 452278
© Historic England
Beach Coast Sand Sculpture Statue Tide Water
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EDITORS COMMENTS
1. Title: Crosby Sands: A Timeless Tableau of Sand, Sea, and Sculpture Crosby Sands, located in the seaside town of Crosby in Merseyside, Liverpool, presents a breathtaking and ever-changing tableau of nature's splendor and human creativity. This evocative photograph by Historic England Photo Library captures the essence of this unique landscape, where the relentless ebb and flow of the tide meet the undulating sands and the hauntingly beautiful "Another Place" art installation by Antony Gormley. The vast expanse of golden sand stretches out towards the horizon, its undulating dunes sculpted by the wind and the relentless march of the tides. The sands are dotted with the remnants of shipwrecks, their skeletal remains a testament to the power of the sea. In the distance, the horizon merges with the sky, creating a sense of infinite space and tranquility. At the heart of this tableau stands Antony Gormley's "Another Place" installation, a series of 100 cast-iron figures, each one based on the artist's own body. These statues, spread out along the coastline, seem to defy the elements, their stoic presence a reminder of the fragile balance between nature and humanity. As the tide comes in, the figures are submerged, their reflections shimmering on the water's surface. This interplay of sand, sea, and sculpture creates a hauntingly beautiful scene, a testament to the enduring power of nature and the human spirit. This photograph invites us to reflect on the transient nature of our existence, the eternal cycle of the tides, and the power of art to capture and preserve a moment in time. It is a reminder that, no matter how fleeting, the connection between nature and humanity is a profound and enduring one.
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