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Stormy Collection (page 6)

"Captivating Stormy Scenes Across the UK and Europe" RNLI lookout: Brave volunteers keep a watchful eye on stormy seas, ready to save lives

Background imageStormy Collection: The tobacco box where Jack getting a comfort kick in the storm

The tobacco box where Jack getting a comfort kick in the storm
MMM5481810 The tobacco box where Jack getting a comfort kick in the storm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: The tobacco box where Jack getting a comfort kick in the storm)

Background imageStormy Collection: Maneuvers to lower the sail from the main mast in the storm. Oil on canvas, 1925

Maneuvers to lower the sail from the main mast in the storm. Oil on canvas, 1925
MMM5460423 Maneuvers to lower the sail from the main mast in the storm. Oil on canvas, 1925, by Arthur John Trevor Briscoe (1873-1943) by Briscoe, Arthur John (1873-1943); National Maritime Museum

Background imageStormy Collection: A British trading ship from the East India Company, caught in a storm wind

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)

Background imageStormy Collection: British squadron caught in the 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

Background imageStormy Collection: Yacht in strong wind, attempting to join a group of Dutch ships

Yacht in strong wind, attempting to join a group of Dutch ships, probably the assembly of the Dutch fleet off Texel
MMM5459887 Yacht in strong wind, attempting to join a group of Dutch ships, probably the assembly of the Dutch fleet off Texel (Holland) in 1672 by Velde, Willem van de

Background imageStormy Collection: A ray of sunshine over a stormy sea, with a Dutch ship trying to escape the gusts of wind

A ray of sunshine over a stormy sea, with a Dutch ship trying to escape the gusts of wind
MMM5459644 A ray of sunshine over a stormy sea, with a Dutch ship trying to escape the gusts of wind. Oil on wood, 17th century, by Bonaventura Peeters (1614-1652)

Background imageStormy Collection: A Dutch ship in the storm, in front of a cliff, topped by fortified buildings

A Dutch ship in the storm, in front of a cliff, topped by fortified buildings
MMM5459605 A Dutch ship in the storm, in front of a cliff, topped by fortified buildings. Oil on canvas, by Matthieu van Plattenberg (1608-1660)

Background imageStormy Collection: A Dutch ship rushes down a rocky coastline, during a storm, the figures in the boat are depicted

A Dutch ship rushes down a rocky coastline, during a storm, the figures in the boat are depicted in an urgent attempt
MMM5459595 A Dutch ship rushes down a rocky coastline, during a storm, the figures in the boat are depicted in an urgent attempt to straighten the boat's course; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageStormy Collection: A fishing boat caught in a storm near a rocky coast, with a shipwreck

A fishing boat caught in a storm near a rocky coast, with a shipwreck. Oil on canvas by Jacob Adriaensz Bellevois
MMM5459723 A fishing boat caught in a storm near a rocky coast, with a shipwreck. Oil on canvas by Jacob Adriaensz Bellevois (1621-1675). by Bellevois, Jacob Adriaensz

Background imageStormy Collection: Montclair, New Jersey, c.1878 (oil on canvas)

Montclair, New Jersey, c.1878 (oil on canvas)
XOS5874149 Montclair, New Jersey, c.1878 (oil on canvas) by Inness, George Snr. (1825-94); 46.5x60.5 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: By George Inness)

Background imageStormy Collection: A Cornish fishing boat in heavy seas

A Cornish fishing boat in heavy seas
5312001 A Cornish fishing boat in heavy seas; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a Cornish fishing boat in heavy seas: this boat was used a Seine net. Dated 19th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageStormy Collection: Diagram of Meteorology, displaying the various phenomena of the atmosphere, 1846-60 (engraving)

Diagram of Meteorology, displaying the various phenomena of the atmosphere, 1846-60 (engraving)
7340562 Diagram of Meteorology, displaying the various phenomena of the atmosphere, 1846-60 (engraving) by Reynolds, James (fl.c.1846-60) & Emslie

Background imageStormy Collection: The recent damages as a result of a gale storm, 1850

The recent damages as a result of a gale storm, 1850
3478503 The recent damages as a result of a gale storm, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the recent damages as a result of a gale storm. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageStormy Collection: A long-boat, 1850

A long-boat, 1850
3478510 A long-boat, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a long-boat capsizing. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageStormy Collection: Letter O: Storm, 1868 (engraving)

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

Background imageStormy Collection: Christ Stilling the Tempest, St Mark iv, 39 (engraving)

Christ Stilling the Tempest, St Mark iv, 39 (engraving)
8645975 Christ Stilling the Tempest, St Mark iv, 39 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christ Stilling the Tempest, St Mark iv, 39)

Background imageStormy Collection: Leif Ericsson in His Viking Ship, 1910 (colour woodcut)

Leif Ericsson in His Viking Ship, 1910 (colour woodcut)
1202042 Leif Ericsson in His Viking Ship, 1910 (colour woodcut); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vintage illustration of Leif Ericsson on the high seas in his Viking ship c)

Background imageStormy Collection: Illustration for A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens (litho)

Illustration for A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens (litho)
8664285 Illustration for A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens (litho) by Furniss, Harry (1854-1925) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Storm)

Background imageStormy Collection: The Light Fantastic III

The Light Fantastic III
Tal Paz-Fridman

Background imageStormy Collection: The Light Fantastic V

The Light Fantastic V
Tal Paz-Fridman

Background imageStormy Collection: Dialog

Dialog
Tal Paz-Fridman

Background imageStormy Collection: Seaside #32

Seaside #32
Tal Paz-Fridman

Background imageStormy Collection: All hands to the pumps! (colour litho)

All hands to the pumps! (colour litho)
8635195 All hands to the pumps! (colour litho) by Cameron, John (1872-c.1931); Private Collection; (add.info.: All hands to the pumps! Fishing boat in a storm)

Background imageStormy Collection: Beaching the lifeboat (engraving)

Beaching the lifeboat (engraving)
8635209 Beaching the lifeboat (engraving) by Wimperis, Edmund Morison (1835-1900) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Beaching the lifeboat)

Background imageStormy Collection: Siege of Constantinople by the Turks (litho)

Siege of Constantinople by the Turks (litho)
8661318 Siege of Constantinople by the Turks (litho) by Valda, John Harris (1874-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: Siege of Constantinople by the Turks)

Background imageStormy Collection: The Passing Storm 1892 (Oil on canvas)

The Passing Storm 1892 (Oil on canvas)
8766620 The Passing Storm 1892 (Oil on canvas) by Inness, George Snr. (1825-94); 76.5x114.5 cm; High Museum of Art, Atlanta, Georgia, USA; © High Museum of Art

Background imageStormy Collection: A boat sank on a rocky coast, with the lifeboat full of survivors

A boat sank on a rocky coast, with the lifeboat full of survivors. Oil on canvas by Samuel Walters (1811-1882)
MMM5462077 A boat sank on a rocky coast, with the lifeboat full of survivors. Oil on canvas by Samuel Walters (1811-1882)

Background imageStormy Collection: Scene on the deck of a schooner caught in a storm, a sea drama, all the sailors

Scene on the deck of a schooner caught in a storm, a sea drama, all the sailors
MMM5466405 Scene on the deck of a schooner caught in a storm, a sea drama, all the sailors and the captain's wife are gathered together to activate the pump and pull the sails

Background imageStormy Collection: Sailing in the storm on the Zuiderzee (Netherlands), fishing boats

Sailing in the storm on the Zuiderzee (Netherlands), fishing boats and a three-masted ship struggling in the tumult of
MMM5459582 Sailing in the storm on the Zuiderzee (Netherlands), fishing boats and a three-masted ship struggling in the tumult of wind and waves, on the horizon

Background imageStormy Collection: Shipwreck on a rocky coast. Oil on wood, 1627-1629, by Simon de Vlieger (1600-1653)

Shipwreck on a rocky coast. Oil on wood, 1627-1629, by Simon de Vlieger (1600-1653)
MMM5459543 Shipwreck on a rocky coast. Oil on wood, 1627-1629, by Simon de Vlieger (1600-1653). by Vlieger, Simon Jacobsz

Background imageStormy Collection: British ship in a stormy wind, trying to escape from the rocky shore. Oil on canvas, 1672

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)

Background imageStormy Collection: Ships on the high seas fleeing the storm, reduced sails, shaken by the strong waves

Ships on the high seas fleeing the storm, reduced sails, shaken by the strong waves
MMM5459698 Ships on the high seas fleeing the storm, reduced sails, shaken by the strong waves. Oil on wood, around 1640, by Pieter Mulier (1615-1670)

Background imageStormy Collection: A Dutch ship on a turbulent sea off a rocky coast, c.1640 (oil on wood)

A Dutch ship on a turbulent sea off a rocky coast, c.1640 (oil on wood)
MMM5459687 A Dutch ship on a turbulent sea off a rocky coast, c.1640 (oil on wood) by Mulier, Pieter the Elder (1615-70); National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageStormy Collection: Sir John Borlase Warren (1753-1822), 1799 (hand-coloured, engraving)

Sir John Borlase Warren (1753-1822), 1799 (hand-coloured, engraving)
7342562 Sir John Borlase Warren (1753-1822), 1799 (hand-coloured, engraving) by Unknown artist, (18th century); 48x34.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageStormy Collection: A Mediterranean Brigantine Drifting Onto a Rocky Coast in a Storm, c.1700 (oil on canvas)

A Mediterranean Brigantine Drifting Onto a Rocky Coast in a Storm, c.1700 (oil on canvas)
7342589 A Mediterranean Brigantine Drifting Onto a Rocky Coast in a Storm, c.1700 (oil on canvas) by Velde, Willem van de, the Younger (1633-1707); 63.5x76.2 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageStormy Collection: Seascape - very rough grey sea 2, 20th century (coloured etching)

Seascape - very rough grey sea 2, 20th century (coloured etching)
7341830 Seascape - very rough grey sea 2, 20th century (coloured etching) by Everett, John (1876-1949); 8.9x12 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageStormy Collection: Seascape - green sea and stormy blue-grey sky 2, 20th century (coloured aquatint)

Seascape - green sea and stormy blue-grey sky 2, 20th century (coloured aquatint)
7341829 Seascape - green sea and stormy blue-grey sky 2, 20th century (coloured aquatint) by Everett, John (1876-1949); 16x23.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageStormy Collection: The Brederode off Hellevoetsluis, mid 17th century (painting)

The Brederode off Hellevoetsluis, mid 17th century (painting)
7339100 The Brederode off Hellevoetsluis, mid 17th century (painting) by Vlieger, Simon Jacobsz. (c.1600-53); 45.5x59.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Vlieger)

Background imageStormy Collection: A storm, with an anchored ship in distress off rocky coast, 1793 (watercolour, with graphite)

A storm, with an anchored ship in distress off rocky coast, 1793 (watercolour, with graphite, on cream wove paper)
7341818 A storm, with an anchored ship in distress off rocky coast, 1793 (watercolour, with graphite, on cream wove paper) by Pocock, Nicholas (1741-1821); 30.7x43.4 cm; National Maritime Museum

Background imageStormy Collection: Captain John Gell (1740-1805), 1786 (oil on canvas)

Captain John Gell (1740-1805), 1786 (oil on canvas)
7337909 Captain John Gell (1740-1805), 1786 (oil on canvas) by Reynolds, Joshua (1723-92); 127x101.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageStormy Collection: A Dutch ship scudding before a storm, c.1690 (oil on canvas)

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

Background imageStormy Collection: The Battle of Trafalgar, 21 October 1805, end of the action, early 19th century (oil on canvas)

The Battle of Trafalgar, 21 October 1805, end of the action, early 19th century (oil on canvas)
7337706 The Battle of Trafalgar, 21 October 1805, end of the action, early 19th century (oil on canvas) by Buttersworth, Thomas (1768-1842); 61x88.9 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageStormy Collection: HMS Clio Outward Bound entering the Pacific Ocean from the Straits of Magellan

HMS Clio Outward Bound entering the Pacific Ocean from the Straits of Magellan, 2nd June 1863 (watercolour)
7295567 HMS Clio Outward Bound entering the Pacific Ocean from the Straits of Magellan, 2nd June 1863 (watercolour); 28.1x43.3 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageStormy Collection: Engraving depicting a sailing ship caught in a stiff breeze and choppy seas

Engraving depicting a sailing ship caught in a stiff breeze and choppy seas
5309118 Engraving depicting a sailing ship caught in a stiff breeze and choppy seas; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a sailing ship caught in a stiff breeze and choppy seas)

Background imageStormy Collection: Two ladies lose their hats on a windy day. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis

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

Background imageStormy Collection: Snow Storm, Madison Square, New York, 1898 (pastel and pencil on gray prepared board)

Snow Storm, Madison Square, New York, 1898 (pastel and pencil on gray prepared board)
984966 Snow Storm, Madison Square, New York, 1898 (pastel and pencil on gray prepared board) by Shinn, Everett (1876-1953); 57.8x65.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Snow Storm, Madison Square)

Background imageStormy Collection: Xerxes whipping the Hellespont (litho)

Xerxes whipping the Hellespont (litho)
8660806 Xerxes whipping the Hellespont (litho) by Stewart, Allan (1865-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Xerxes whipping the Hellespont)

Background imageStormy Collection: The Duruof being rescued from the North Sea

The Duruof being rescued from the North Sea
3732760 The Duruof being rescued from the North Sea; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the Duruof being rescued from the North Sea. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG




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"Captivating Stormy Scenes Across the UK and Europe" RNLI lookout: Brave volunteers keep a watchful eye on stormy seas, ready to save lives. Pendle Hill's dramatic silhouette against a stormy sky, showcasing nature's power in North Yorkshire. Early morning tranquility at Widemouth Bay disrupted by an approaching storm, reminding us of nature's unpredictability. A vintage Citroen 2CV battles through wind and rain, braving the elements with its timeless charm. "A Break in the Storm" reveals Glen Lyon's breathtaking beauty amidst turbulent weather in Perthshire, Scotland. Journeying back to the early 1900s when fishing boats faced treacherous waters while entering Padstow's Camel Estuary during storms. Curlews gracefully navigate stormy skies over Wales' tempestuous sea, displaying their resilience even in December. Roker Lighthouse stands tall against raging waves and dark clouds as it guides ships safely through stormy waters near Sunderland. Scarborough experiences its fair share of wild weather as storms roll across this coastal town with awe-inspiring force. Ambleside witnesses nature's fury as storm clouds gather above Cumbria, creating an atmospheric spectacle for all who dare to witness it firsthand. Bonus: Inspired by S. T Coleridge’s epic poem, "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner, " we glimpse into a scene where a pilot faints amidst a tumultuous storm at sea - illustrating mankind's vulnerability against powerful forces of nature. "Monk by the Sea, " painted by Caspar David Friedrich captures solitude and contemplation amid turbulent skies – reminding us that even in chaos there is still peace to be found. In these captivating moments captured across various locations throughout Europe and the UK, we are reminded of both the raw power and mesmerizing beauty that storms bring.