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"Naval Manouevres", a sailor ice skating (litho)
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"Naval Manouevres", a sailor ice skating (litho)
6014244 " Naval Manouevres", a sailor ice skating (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Naval Manouevres", a sailor ice skating. Illustration for Black & White magazine, 2 April 1892.); © Look and Learn
Media ID 22812378
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Admiring Carefree Cigar Frozen Impressed Naval School Nonchalance Nonchalant Pond Sailor Skater Skates Skating Smoking Addiction Tobacco Tobacco Box Tobacco Packet
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Naval Manoeuvres - A Sailor Glides Across the Ice
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. In this lithograph titled "Naval Manoeuvres" we are transported back to the late 19th century, where a sailor finds solace and joy on a frozen lake. The English School artist beautifully captures the essence of winter leisure as he depicts a uniformed sailor gracefully skating across the ice. As he effortlessly glides, his skates leave delicate traces behind, creating an intricate pattern on the frozen surface. With carefree nonchalance, he enjoys his moment of respite from naval duties. His confident movements catch the attention of those nearby - a woman and man stand at the edge of the pond, watching in admiration. The scene is set against a backdrop of idyllic winter scenery, with trees lining the lake's perimeter and snow-covered hills in the distance. The tranquility is interrupted only by wisps of smoke rising from our sailor's pipe as he indulges in tobacco during his leisurely activity. This lithograph not only showcases Victorian-era fashion and pastimes but also offers us a glimpse into history. It reminds us that even amidst military obligations and combat units, moments like these allowed sailors to find solace and escape from their demanding lives. With its meticulous detail and historical significance, "Naval Manoeuvres" serves as both an artistic masterpiece and a window into 19th-century British naval culture.
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