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Rescue Near Souter Point, 1896 (oil on canvas)
TW427975 Rescue Near Souter Point, 1896 (oil on canvas) by Cleet, James Henry (1840-1913); 51.5x77.4 cm; South Shields Museum & Art Gallery, South Shields, UK; eTyne & Wear Archives & Museums; British, out of copyright
Media ID 22674208
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Cliff Cliffs Coastal Scene Lifeboat Rowing Boat Saving Marsden Rock
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Rescue Near Souter Point, 1896 - A Glimpse into Heroism and Coastal Beauty
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. This oil painting by James Henry Cleet takes us back to the year 1896, capturing a dramatic rescue scene near Souter Point. The artwork, measuring 51.5x77.4 cm, is housed in the South Shields Museum & Art Gallery in South Shields, UK. The composition showcases a breathtaking coastal landscape with towering cliffs and charming houses nestled along the shoreline. The c19th setting transports us to an era where maritime life played a crucial role in communities like this one. At the heart of the painting lies an intense moment of bravery and selflessness as a lifeboat crew battles against treacherous waves to save lives. A rowing boat can be seen struggling amidst crashing waves near Marsden Rock – a testament to both the dangers faced by seafarers and their unwavering determination to protect those in need. Cleet's masterful brushstrokes bring this daring rescue mission to life, evoking emotions of admiration for these courageous individuals who risked everything for others' safety. The artist skillfully captures not only their heroism but also the raw power and beauty of nature's elements colliding on that fateful day. As we gaze upon this remarkable piece from eTyne & Wear Archives & Museums collection, we are reminded of humanity's resilience when faced with adversity and our eternal connection with coastal landscapes that have shaped our history for
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