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"The Land's-End: Sunset Before A Stormy Night" by S. P. Jackson..., 1865. Creator: Unknown
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"The Land's-End: Sunset Before A Stormy Night" by S. P. Jackson..., 1865. Creator: Unknown
"The Land's-End: Sunset Before A Stormy Night" by S. P. Jackson, in the exhibition of the Society of Painters in Water Colours, 1865. Engraving of a painting. 'The view Mr. Jackson represents is the most westerly extremity of Cornwall...And what solid bastions and ramparts it opposes to the incessant attacks of the mighty western ocean! - walls of granite and other primary rocks instead of the chalk, the lime, and sandstones upon which the sea so rapidly encroaches round other parts of the island. Even here, however, there are evidences of some of nature's levelling agencies in the boulders cropping out among the breakers and the pinnacle of rock in the offing surmounted by the Longship's Lighthouse...The aspect of this rugged, inhospitable-looking, and now storm-threatened shore seems to be in grim keeping with the barbarous and diabolical practices of the Cornish wreckers...The sun sets, red and lurid, behind a great bank of ominously black cloud; the gulls flutter uneasily or circle about screaming, to collect young stragglers to the safe roost among the rocks'. From "Illustrated London News", 1865
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Catch a glimpse of 'The Land's-End: Sunset Before A Stormy Night' as captured in this exquisite print, dated back to 1865. This breathtaking engraving is an adaptation of S.P. Jackson's original painting, showcased at the Society of Painters in Water Colours exhibition that same year.
As you gaze upon this scene, imagine yourself standing on the rugged shores of Cornwall's most westerly extremity - 'The Land's-End'. The setting sun casts a fiery glow behind an ominous bank of black clouds, while gulls flutter and scream as they gather their young to safety among the rocks. The air is charged with anticipation as nature prepares for a stormy night.
This striking print not only showcases Jackson's artistic skill but also provides a glimpse into Cornwall's unique landscape - one shaped by the relentless forces of the western ocean. Note the solid granite formations, which stand in stark contrast to other parts of the island where erosion has taken its toll.
As you ponder this scene, remember that it was once believed that 'The Land's-End' held a dark secret: the notorious Cornish wreckers who preyed upon unsuspecting sailors and shipwrecks. The rugged beauty of this landscape seems to mirror their barbarous practices - a haunting reminder of the region's complex history.
Step into this evocative world, where nature's fury is tempered by the promise of another daybreak.
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