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Maritime Scene Collection

Maritime Scene: A Symphony of Wood and Water - From the tranquil unloading of timber from stone reliefs, to the perilous journey of boats transporting wood to the coast

Background imageMaritime Scene Collection: Relief depicting the transport of wood by sea (stone)

Relief depicting the transport of wood by sea (stone)
XIR159252 Relief depicting the transport of wood by sea (stone) by Assyrian, (8th century BC); Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: Transport of timber by sea; ); out of copyright

Background imageMaritime Scene Collection: Stranding of the Beloy of Littlehampton and Loss of the Life Boat Crew of the Tyne

Stranding of the Beloy of Littlehampton and Loss of the Life Boat Crew of the Tyne
1215595 Stranding of the Beloy of Littlehampton and Loss of the Life Boat Crew of the Tyne (watercolour, bodycolour and scratching out on paper) by Cleet

Background imageMaritime Scene Collection: Relief depicting the unloading of wood after transportation by sea

Relief depicting the unloading of wood after transportation by sea
XIR161333 Relief depicting the unloading of wood after transportation by sea, from the Palace of Sargon II, Khorsabad, Iraq (stone) by Assyrian, (8th century BC); Louvre, Paris

Background imageMaritime Scene Collection: A Perilous Calling (colour litho)

A Perilous Calling (colour litho)
1036311 A Perilous Calling (colour litho) by Dawson, Nelson (1859-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Perilous Calling)

Background imageMaritime Scene Collection: Relief depicting porters bringing wood to the coast for transportation by sea

Relief depicting porters bringing wood to the coast for transportation by sea
XIR391147 Relief depicting porters bringing wood to the coast for transportation by sea. from the Palace of Sargon II, Khorsabad, Iraq (stone) by Assyrian, (8th century BC); Louvre, Paris

Background imageMaritime Scene Collection: Boat on the Quay, 1875 (w / c on paper)

Boat on the Quay, 1875 (w / c on paper)
MMT171352 Boat on the Quay, 1875 (w/c on paper) by Morisot, Berthe (1841-95); 17x23 cm; Musee Marmottan Monet, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Background imageMaritime Scene Collection: Rescue (engraving)

Rescue (engraving)
1055618 Rescue (engraving) by Hemy, Thomas Marie Madawaska (1852-1937) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rescue. Illustration for The Graphic)

Background imageMaritime Scene Collection: The Entrance to the Port of Marseilles, 1754 (oil on canvas)

The Entrance to the Port of Marseilles, 1754 (oil on canvas)
XIR159223 The Entrance to the Port of Marseilles, 1754 (oil on canvas) by Vernet, Claude Joseph (1714-89); 165x263 cm; Louvre, Paris



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Maritime Scene: A Symphony of Wood and Water - From the tranquil unloading of timber from stone reliefs, to the perilous journey of boats transporting wood to the coast, this collection showcases the rich history of maritime trade. Witness the stranding of the Beloy of Littlehampton and the loss of its life boat crew, depicted in haunting detail. Feel the urgency of the rescue scene, as porters race to bring more wood for transportation. Experience the vibrant colors of A Perilous Calling, and the grandeur of The Entrance to the Port of Marseilles. Each piece tells a story of the brave souls who braved the sea, and the vital role it played in shaping our world.