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Smugglers, c1785. Artist: Catherine Brass Yates
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Smugglers, c1785. Artist: Catherine Brass Yates
Smugglers, c1785. From Adventures By Sea From Art of Old Time, by Basil Lubbock. [The Studio Ltd. London, 1925]
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Basil Basil Lubbock Cave Caves Cove Criminal Lubbock Lunar Mezzotint Moon Moonlight Smuggler Smuggling Yates
Smugglers, c1785 - A Glimpse into the Dark World of Illicit Trade
EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this mezzotint print by Catherine Brass Yates, we are transported back to the 18th century and immersed in a scene shrouded in mystery and danger. Set against a backdrop of moonlit caves along the rugged coast, a clandestine operation unfolds under cover of night. Yates skillfully captures the tension and secrecy surrounding smuggling during this era. The sailboat, barely visible amidst the rocky terrain, serves as both means of transportation and symbolizes the illicit trade that thrived at sea. Its crew members move stealthily through treacherous waters, navigating hidden passages known only to those involved in these criminal activities. The artist's attention to detail is remarkable; every stroke brings life to this atmospheric composition. The play of light and shadow accentuates not only the natural beauty of the coastal landscape but also highlights elements crucial to smuggling operations - fire signals dotting distant cliffs alerting fellow smugglers or law enforcement presence. Beyond its artistic value, this print offers us insight into an important aspect of history - one where economic hardship drove individuals towards illegal practices such as smuggling. It reminds us that even within seemingly idyllic settings like caves and coves lies a darker side waiting to be explored. As we admire Yates' masterful portrayal, we are reminded that art has always served as a window into society's past - revealing stories untold by textbooks alone.
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