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Having a Close Call, 1843 (oil on canvas)
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Having a Close Call, 1843 (oil on canvas)
PEM216848 Having a Close Call, 1843 (oil on canvas) by Smartly, Henry (fl.1839-48); 71.7x89.5 cm; Peabody Essex Museum, Salem, Massachusetts, USA; ePeabody Essex Museum; English, out of copyright
Media ID 23208312
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Bath Battering Break Choppy Current Defence Gale Hull Maine Rough Scraping Storm Stormy Tide Wind Windswept Wreck
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In this oil on canvas painting titled "Having a Close Call" by Henry Smartly, we are transported back to the year 1843. The scene unfolds in a tumultuous harbor, where a ship finds itself in the midst of a treacherous storm. The artist masterfully captures the intensity of the moment as wind and waves batter against its hull. Built in 1828, this vessel is now at the mercy of powerful currents that threaten to push it off course. As dark clouds loom overhead, one can almost feel the tension and fear gripping those aboard. In an attempt to seek refuge from nature's fury, they navigate perilously close to a towering break wall. The windswept atmosphere adds drama to the composition, with every brushstroke conveying movement and chaos. The scraping sound of wood against stone resonates through our imagination as we witness this heart-stopping near-miss. This painting serves not only as an artistic masterpiece but also as a historical record of maritime defense during Queen Victoria's reign. It reminds us of the resilience and bravery required for seafaring journeys in such tempestuous conditions. Displayed proudly at Peabody Essex Museum in Salem, Massachusetts, this artwork invites viewers to contemplate both man's struggle against nature's forces and his unwavering determination for survival amidst adversity.
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