Battleship Mast Collection

Pluvier, Cutter de S. M. Commissioned by MR. V. Sance, 1843 (pencil and w / c)
7088708 Pluvier, Cutter de S.M. Commissioned by MR. V. Sance, 1843 (pencil and w/c) by Roux, Frederic (1805-74); 43x58.5 cm; Private Collection

"I was alone in the ocean!"illustration from The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle, 1922
7214614 " I was alone in the ocean!" illustration from The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle, 1922 by Lofting, Hugh (1886-1947); (add.info.: " I was alone in the ocean)

In the Harbour (colour litho)
7201173 In the Harbour (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: In the Harbour; fishing barges and smacks at the quayside)

Studio shot of a woman sitting on the rigging of a ship (chromolitho)
7153503 Studio shot of a woman sitting on the rigging of a ship (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Mat; Mast; Mastbaum (engraving)
7196683 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Mat; Mast; Mastbaum (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mat; Mast; Mastbaum)

Rescue of men who have survived a shipwreck (chromolitho)
7201109 Rescue of men who have survived a shipwreck (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Just in Time, rescue of men who have survived a shipwreck)

Shipwreck of a Spanish steamer near Porto, of the entire crew only three sailors managed to save themselves
2815435 Shipwreck of a Spanish steamer near Porto, of the entire crew only three sailors managed to save themselves (colour litho) by Beltrame

The dramas of the sea, shipwreck, with five victims, of the fishing boat I remember at the port of Pesaro (colour litho)
2815217 The dramas of the sea, shipwreck, with five victims, of the fishing boat I remember at the port of Pesaro (colour litho) by Beltrame

Travellers of the Spanish transatlantic liner Larache sunk in La Corogna, rescued after thirty hours of agony
2815128 Travellers of the Spanish transatlantic liner Larache sunk in La Corogna, rescued after thirty hours of agony (Colour Litho) by Beltrame

The Deed of Gibraltar (Colour Litho)
2778598 The Deed of Gibraltar (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The deeds of Gibraltar)

The crew of a Finnish boat (seven sailors and a cook) was surprised in the North Sea by the storm (colour litho)
2778087 The crew of a Finnish boat (seven sailors and a cook) was surprised in the North Sea by the storm (colour litho) by Beltrame

The Tragic Pyre (Colour Litho)
2778229 The Tragic Pyre (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The tragic pyre. Scenes of confusion)

The Unexpected Obstacle (Colour Litho)
2778222 The Unexpected Obstacle (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The unexpected obstacle)

When the storm dominates (colour litho)
2778141 When the storm dominates (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: When the storm dominates)

A New Kind of Clash (Colour Litho)
2777832 A New Kind of Clash (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A new kind of confrontation)

Sailors of a shipwrecked English steamer, rescued after a terrible agony of forty hours... (colour litho)
2815255 Sailors of a shipwrecked English steamer, rescued after a terrible agony of forty hours... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Guglielmo Marconi attends rehearsals in Milan for the first mobile radiotelegraphic station (colour litho)
2814965 Guglielmo Marconi attends rehearsals in Milan for the first mobile radiotelegraphic station (colour litho) by Beltrame

The traditional heroism of Italian sailors (colour litho)
2778130 The traditional heroism of Italian sailors (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The traditional heroism of Italian sailors)

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"Battleship Mast: Tales of Triumph and Tragedy on the High Seas" In this captivating collection of artworks, we are transported into a world filled with dramatic narratives that unfold upon the vast expanse of the ocean. From serene lakes to treacherous storms, these images depict the battleships' masts as witnesses to both triumph and tragedy. The first artwork, "A Drama on the Lake, " showcases a colorful lithograph capturing an intense moment where waves crash against a battleship's mast. The tension is palpable as we imagine the sailors battling against nature's fury. Moving forward in time, "I was alone in the ocean. " illustrates an illustration from 'The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle, ' published in 1922. This evocative image portrays a solitary figure clinging onto a battleship's mast amidst turbulent waters – symbolizing resilience and survival. As we delve deeper into maritime history, "In the Harbour" presents us with another lithograph depicting ships docked at port. The towering masts stand tall against vibrant skies, hinting at tales yet untold. Shifting our focus to human experiences aboard these vessels, a studio shot captures a woman sitting gracefully on ship rigging. Through chromolithography techniques, her presence adds elegance amidst rugged surroundings – reminding us of both beauty and strength found within seafaring life. Exploring nautical terminology further reveals engravings from 'Le Vocabulaire Illustre. ' Detailed depictions of mats and masts provide insight into their construction and purpose – inviting viewers to appreciate not only their visual appeal but also their functional significance. However, not all stories end happily. Chromolithographs portraying shipwrecks remind us of perilous moments faced by sailors throughout history. Whether it be near Porto or Pesaro or even La Corogna - these vivid illustrations capture harrowing scenes where lives hang in balance amid crashing waves. Yet amongst tragedy, there are tales of heroism and rescue.