The Napoleon Basin (engraving)

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The Napoleon Basin (engraving)

2771627 The Napoleon Basin (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Napoleon Basin. Illustration for The Illustrated Times, 14 August 1858.); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection

Media ID 23140990

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Cherbourg Coast Scenery Coastal Feature Coastl Complete Flooding Waterways Sand Bank

EDITORS COMMENTS
This print showcases "The Napoleon Basin (engraving)" by the English School in the 19th century. The image, part of a private collection, captures a moment of both beauty and destruction. The engraving depicts the scene of a waterway known as the Napoleon Basin, located near Cherbourg in France. The coastal area is complete with sandy banks and stretches out into the vast sea. However, what strikes viewers is not only its picturesque coastline but also evidence of flooding and devastation. The engraving was originally created for publication in The Illustrated Times on August 14,1858. It serves as a reminder of nature's power to shape our surroundings and disrupt human endeavors along coastlines. As we gaze upon this historical artwork, we are transported back to an era when coastal communities faced constant challenges from unpredictable waters. This particular scene highlights how even grand structures like the Napoleon Basin were vulnerable to natural forces. Through this image, we can appreciate both the allure and fragility of coastal regions throughout Europe. It reminds us that despite mankind's efforts to control their environment through engineering feats such as basins or harbors like this one, nature ultimately holds sway over these delicate landscapes. Bridgeman Images has preserved this piece from Fine Art Finder so that future generations can marvel at its intricacies while contemplating humanity's relationship with our ever-changing coastlines.

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