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The Atlantic Yacht Race, the Yachts parting Company at Sea (engraving)
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The Atlantic Yacht Race, the Yachts parting Company at Sea (engraving)
1610840 The Atlantic Yacht Race, the Yachts parting Company at Sea (engraving) by Weedon, Edwin (1819-79); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Atlantic Yacht Race, the Yachts parting Company at Sea. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 5 January 1867.
E Weedon); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 22265532
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
Company Henrietta Parting Vesta Yachting Yachts
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The Atlantic Yacht Race, the Yachts Parting Company at Sea" is a captivating engraving that takes us back to the thrilling world of 19th-century yachting. Created by Edwin Weedon in 1867, this print showcases the moment when two magnificent vessels, Fleetwing and Henrietta, bid farewell as they embark on an epic race across the vast Atlantic Ocean. The scene exudes a sense of anticipation and adventure as these sleek yachts gracefully part ways amidst choppy waves and billowing sails. The artist's attention to detail is remarkable; every line etched with precision brings life to this historical moment. One can almost feel the salty breeze and hear the creaking of wooden masts against a backdrop of endless blue. Weedon's work captures not only the beauty of these majestic ships but also their symbolic significance as representatives of human ambition and perseverance. The daring spirit behind such races pushed boundaries and tested both man and vessel in pursuit of glory. This engraving serves as a window into a time when yacht racing was more than just sport; it was an embodiment of national pride, technological progress, and maritime prowess. As we gaze upon this masterpiece from Bridgeman Images' collection, we are reminded that history is not merely confined within textbooks but can be relived through art that immortalizes moments like "The Atlantic Yacht Race.
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