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Whale stranded at Winterton, 1857. Creator: Unknown
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Whale stranded at Winterton, 1857. Creator: Unknown
Whale stranded at Winterton, 1857. This fine specimen of the whale tribe was driven ashore at Winterton by the gales which visited the coast of Norfolk...When the whale found himself upon land he roared loudly, and he struggled most lustily to regain the deep...The colour of the outer coat is dark brown on the back, vanishing off towards the body of a bluish grey. The body is white; also about two feet of the nose and baleen is white; the rest of the outer part is black. We understand that the skin, head, and tail were removed from the carcase for exhibition. The whale is stated to weigh about 25 tons'. From "Illustrated London News", 1857
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This evocative wood engraving, titled 'Whale stranded at Winterton, 1857', captures the desperation and raw power of nature as a massive whale is depicted struggling to free itself from the unforgiving shores of Winterton, Norfolk. The image, published in the prestigious 'Illustrated London News' in 1857, documents the plight of this majestic marine creature driven ashore by the relentless gales that battered the Norfolk coastline during that year. The whale's dark brown back, gradually fading into a bluish grey body, contrasts sharply with its white underbelly, baleen, and nose. The intense struggle is palpable as the whale's roars fill the air, and its mighty tail and powerful flippers thrash against the sand. The engraving's intricate details bring the scene to life, transporting the viewer to the stormy coastline where the whale's fate hangs in the balance. The men in the image, seemingly small and insignificant against the behemoth, stand by, observing the spectacle with a mix of awe and concern. The whale is said to weigh around 25 tons, and it is reported that its skin, head, and tail were removed from the carcass for exhibition. This hauntingly beautiful image, taken from the pages of history, serves as a poignant reminder of the delicate balance between man and nature and the awe-inspiring power of the natural world.
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