Gales Collection (#2)

A ship lying to, c.1825 (watercolour)
7341707 A ship lying to, c.1825 (watercolour) by Owen, Samuel (19th century); 17.7x25.9 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Samuel Owen); © National Maritime Museum

Wind Costume - A young Japanese girl in the rain, c.1890 (hand coloured photograph)
1766823 Wind Costume - A young Japanese girl in the rain, c.1890 (hand coloured photograph); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wind Costume - A young Japanese girl in the rain)

Horsedrawn Bus, 1899 (pastel on paper)
985023 Horsedrawn Bus, 1899 (pastel on paper) by Shinn, Everett (1876-1953); 55.3x75.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Horsedrawn Bus. Everett Shinn (1876-1953). Pastel on paper. Painted in 1899

The Dewey Arch, Madison Square, (pastel on paper laid down on japanese paper)
822780 The Dewey Arch, Madison Square, (pastel on paper laid down on japanese paper) by Shinn, Everett (1876-1953); 34.5x44.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Dewey Arch, Madison Square)

Snow Storm, Madison Square, New York, (pastel and pencil on gray paper)
650909 Snow Storm, Madison Square, New York, (pastel and pencil on gray paper) by Shinn, Everett (1876-1953); 57.8x65.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Snow Storm, Madison Square, New York)

Stormy sea crashing over the pier, showing small fishing boats caught in the storm
MMM5459774 Stormy sea crashing over the pier, showing small fishing boats caught in the storm. Oil on canvas by Jacob Isaakszoon van Ruisdael (Ruysdael) (1628-1682)

Native Porters In Sir Henry Morton Stanley's Emin Pasha Relief Expedition In Africa 1886 To 1889
UIG5420723 Native Porters In Sir Henry Morton Stanley's Emin Pasha Relief Expedition In Africa 1886 To 1889, Caught In A Thunderstorm In The Forest. From In Darkest Africa By Henry M

The yacht Alarm in a light swell, the sailboat built in 1830 in Lymington, won numerous royal cups, in 1852
MMM5466470 The yacht Alarm in a light swell, the sailboat built in 1830 in Lymington, won numerous royal cups, in 1852, it was transformed into a schooner

A man at sea, launching aid from the HMS Saint Jean D'Acre, interpretation of an incident in 1854
MMM5466066 A man at sea, launching aid from the HMS Saint Jean D'Acre, interpretation of an incident in 1854, during the Crimean War (1854-1856) by Brierly

A British trading ship from the East India Company, caught in a storm wind
MMM5460029 A British trading ship from the East India Company, caught in a storm wind. Oil on canvas, 18th century, by Charles Brooking (1723-1759)

British squadron caught in the wind. Oil on canvas, 18th century, by Charles Brooking (1723-1759)
MMM5460025 British squadron caught in the wind. Oil on canvas, 18th century, by Charles Brooking (1723-1759). by Brooking, Charles (1723-59); National Maritime Museum, London

A laid Aback sail, 1850
3330574 A laid Aback sail, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a laid aback sail, which is positioned so that the wind presses against the forward side)

Letter O: Storm, 1868 (engraving)
DUV4217306 Letter O: Storm, 1868 (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving by Francois Pannemaker (1822-1900) in " Le premier livre des petits enfants" Full alphabet illustrative by Theophile

British ship in a stormy wind, trying to escape from the rocky shore. Oil on canvas, 1672
MMM5459882 British ship in a stormy wind, trying to escape from the rocky shore. Oil on canvas, 1672, by Willem van de Velde (1633-1707)

Wind storm in the mine. Etching in colors, 1832, after William John Huggins (1781-1845)
MMM5481796 Wind storm in the mine. Etching in colors, 1832, after William John Huggins (1781-1845); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Wind storm in the mine)

This representation of His Majesty's Ship Magnificent, 74 Guns... 1830 (hand-coloured aquatint)
7342225 This representation of His Majesty's Ship Magnificent, 74 Guns... 1830 (hand-coloured aquatint) by British School, (19th century); 46.5x56.2 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Third Rates in a Rough Sea, 1793 (oil on canvas)
7337762 Third Rates in a Rough Sea, 1793 (oil on canvas) by Serres, John Thomas (1759-1825); 91.5x152.2 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

A Dutch ship scudding before a storm, c.1690 (oil on canvas)
7337752 A Dutch ship scudding before a storm, c.1690 (oil on canvas) by Velde, Willem van de, the Younger (1633-1707); 57.2x73.7 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

The Arch, Washington Square, 1929 (watercolour and pastel on board)
650732 The Arch, Washington Square, 1929 (watercolour and pastel on board) by Shinn, Everett (1876-1953); 31x46 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Arch, Washington Square)

Two ladies lose their hats on a windy day. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by
1000876 Two ladies lose their hats on a windy day. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard Fuchs, published 1909.; Private Collection

A Dutch flagship before the wind, late 17th century to early 18th century (oil on panel)
7337748 A Dutch flagship before the wind, late 17th century to early 18th century (oil on panel) by Velde, Willem van de, II (1633-1707) (follower of); 12.5x20.3 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Landscape with Rider on White Horse, 1846 (oil on canvas)
XOS5884364 Landscape with Rider on White Horse, 1846 (oil on canvas) by Benouville, Jean Achille (1815-91); 35.5x53.3 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Winter, Llyn Dulyn, undated (watercolour on paper)
8615142 Winter, Llyn Dulyn, undated (watercolour on paper) by Potter, Charles (1832-1907); 88x58 cm; Gallery Oldham, UK; (add.info)

Clearing Weather of the Togakushi Mountains: Taira Koremochi Ason, 1868 (ink and colour on paper)
8608132 Clearing Weather of the Togakushi Mountains: Taira Koremochi Ason, 1868 (ink and colour on paper) by Yoshitoshi, Tsukioka (1839-92); 36.67 -- 24.13 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN

Couple in a snow storm with umbrella end of 19/beg of 20th century (print)
3772914 Couple in a snow storm with umbrella end of 19/beg of 20th century (print) by Wichera, Raimund Ritter Von Brennerstein (Raimund Wichera) (1862-1925); (add.info)

Dover, date unknown (watercolourand pencil on paper)
7528545 Dover, date unknown (watercolourand pencil on paper) by Havell, William (1782-1857); 45x62 cm; Gallery Oldham, UK; (add.info.: From the Charles Lees Collection By Attrib)

A Gale, date unknown (watercolour and pencil on paper)
7528542 A Gale, date unknown (watercolour and pencil on paper) by Cotman, Miles Edmund (1810-58); 32.5x23.5 cm; Gallery Oldham

Cock Point, near Folkestone, 1833 (watercolour on paper)
7528535 Cock Point, near Folkestone, 1833 (watercolour on paper) by Constable, John (1776-1837); 20.5x12 cm; Gallery Oldham

Zephyra and Flora, 1713-1726 (marble sculpture)
7422986 Zephyra and Flora, 1713-1726 (marble sculpture) by Fremin, Rene (1672-1744); Musee et Domaine National de Versailles et de Trianon, Versailles, France; (add.info.: Zephyr and Flora)

In The Steer Opening (painting)
7432250 In The Steer Opening (painting) by Krohg, Christian (1852-1925); (add.info.: Christian Krohg (1852-1925)); Photo © O. Vaering

Bellinzona - The Bridge over Ticino, c.1843 (watercolour on paper)
7528529 Bellinzona - The Bridge over Ticino, c.1843 (watercolour on paper) by Turner, Joseph Mallord William (1775-1851); 33x23 cm; Gallery Oldham

Up In The Air (painting)
7432251 Up In The Air (painting) by Krohg, Christian (1852-1925); 58x48 cm; (add.info.: Christian Krohg (1852-1925)); Photo © O. Vaering

The Gust of Wind, 1871-73 (oil on canvas)
NGW184253 The Gust of Wind, 1871-73 (oil on canvas) by Millet, Jean-Francois (1814-75); 90.5x117.5 cm; National Museum Wales; National Museums & Galleries of Wales

The Birth of Venus, c.1485 (tempera on canvas)
BEN285731 The Birth of Venus, c.1485 (tempera on canvas) by Botticelli, Sandro (Alessandro di Mariano di Vanni Filipepi) (1444/5-1510); 180x280 cm; Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany

The Storm (oil on canvas)
NGW336477 The Storm (oil on canvas) by Barker of Bath, Thomas (1769-1847); 30.3x40.6 cm; National Museum Wales; National Museums & Galleries of Wales

Flash Flood in Trieste
Andrea Comari

Empress Eugenie (1826-1920) at Trouville, 1863 (oil on panel)
GLS219842 Empress Eugenie (1826-1920) at Trouville, 1863 (oil on panel) by Boudin, Eugene Louis (1824-98); 34.2x57.8 cm; Burrell Collection, Glasgow

Watering Horses, 1893 (oil on canvas)
940207 Watering Horses, 1893 (oil on canvas) by Wimperis, Edmund Morison (1835-1900); 70.3x108.2 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

Fishing boats off the coast in a choppy sea (oil on panel)
MAN368381 Fishing boats off the coast in a choppy sea (oil on panel) by Beyeren, Abraham Hendricksz van (1620/1-91); 42.8x56.2 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK

Fishing boats in a choppy sea, 1666 (oil on panel)
MAN368386 Fishing boats in a choppy sea, 1666 (oil on panel) by Sorgh, Hendrik Martensz (1611-70); 35.7x49.6 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

On the watch (oil on canvas)
7404274 On the watch (oil on canvas) by Krohg, Christian (1852-1925); 40x32 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Christian Krohg (1852-1925), Size: 40x32 cm, Private collection); Photo © O

Mate at the helm (oil on canvas)
7404273 Mate at the helm (oil on canvas) by Krohg, Christian (1852-1925); 46x37 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Christian Krohg (1852-1925), Size: 46x37 cm Private collection); Photo © O

Lady on a terrace seeking shelter from the rains, early 19th century (gouache with gold on paper)
7394124 Lady on a terrace seeking shelter from the rains, early 19th century (gouache with gold on paper) by Indian School, (19th century); 55.2x40.1 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

La naissance de Venus. Venus recoit d'une Heure, deesse du printemps, une robe pour couvrir sa nudite
4688845 La naissance de Venus. Venus recoit d'une Heure, deesse du printemps, une robe pour couvrir sa nudite. A l'oppose Zephyr, dieu du vent et dans ses bras une nymphe

A Windy Day (bodycolour on paper)
1213939 A Windy Day (bodycolour on paper) by McEune, Robert Ernest (1876-1952); 35.4x25.4 cm; Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK; Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums

Le Buisson (The Bush), c. 1647 (oil on canvas)
7378225 Le Buisson (The Bush), c. 1647 (oil on canvas) by Ruisdael, Jacob Isaaksz. or Isaacksz. van (1628/9-82); 68x82 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: Artist: Jacob Van Ruysdael)

Mending the Net, 1892 (oil on canvas)
823053 Mending the Net, 1892 (oil on canvas) by Dessar, Louis Paul (1867-1952); 98x79.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Mending the Net. Louis Paul Dessar (1867-1952). Oil on canvas

At the races, front cover of Monsieur magazine, issue 34, pub. Easter 1920 (pochoir print)
STC312851 At the races, front cover of Monsieur magazine, issue 34, pub. Easter 1920 (pochoir print) by Arnoux, Guy (1886-1951); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

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"Gales: A Powerful Force of Nature Unleashed" Curlews gracefully navigate the turbulent skies above the stormy sea in Wales, UK during a fierce gale in December. The sight is both awe-inspiring and humbling as these resilient birds brave the elements. In 1863, Lytham Lighthouse stands tall against the relentless winds of Lancashire, its beacon guiding ships to safety amidst the raging gales. This historic structure serves as a testament to human resilience in the face of nature's fury. On Quarr Hill in Dorset, England, hawthorn trees stand windswept and twisted by countless gales. Their gnarled branches tell tales of resilience and survival against powerful gusts that sweep across this rugged landscape. Amidst these natural wonders lies an attractive idea for gentlemen's wear - clothing designed to withstand even the fiercest gales. With sturdy fabrics and innovative designs, it offers protection without compromising style or comfort. The English Ship Resolution battles through a tempestuous gale on canvas from around 1680. The artist captures not only the sheer power of nature but also the determination and skill required to navigate such treacherous waters. Flash floods wreak havoc in Trieste as torrential rains combine with strong winds during a violent gale. Streets turn into rivers while residents seek shelter from this forceful display of nature's might. Empress Eugenie finds solace at Trouville Beach in 1863 despite battling against gusting winds that whip her hair and dress about her figure. Even royalty cannot escape the captivating allure of witnessing a true gale firsthand. In 1893, watering horses becomes an arduous task under heavy rain brought by an unrelenting storm. These majestic creatures endure alongside their caretakers who bravely face wind-driven raindrops with unwavering dedication.