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Revenue Cutters capturing an American Smuggling Vessel (engraving)
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Revenue Cutters capturing an American Smuggling Vessel (engraving)
664570 Revenue Cutters capturing an American Smuggling Vessel (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Revenue Cutters capturing an American Smuggling Vessel. Illustration from Cassells History of England (special edition, A W Cowan, c 1890). Digitally cleaned image.); © Look and Learn; English, out of copyright
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This engraving from the 19th century showcases a dramatic scene of Revenue Cutters capturing an American Smuggling Vessel. The print, part of a private collection, depicts a high-stakes chase on the open seas. With intricate detail and skilled craftsmanship, the English School artist brings this historical moment to life. The image portrays the relentless pursuit of justice as Revenue Cutters close in on their target. The tension is palpable as waves crash against the vessels and billowing sails fill with wind. The smugglers' vessel, caught in its illicit activities, attempts to evade capture but finds itself surrounded by determined law enforcement. This engraving was originally featured in Cassells History of England, published around 1890. It serves as a visual representation of one chapter in America's history marked by smuggling and efforts to combat it. Through this artwork, we are reminded of the ongoing struggle between those who seek to exploit loopholes for personal gain and those who uphold laws for the greater good. Thanks to digital cleaning techniques employed on this image, viewers can appreciate every intricate detail that brings this historical event back into focus. Look closely at each figure aboard these vessels – they represent individuals whose lives were intertwined with both danger and duty. As we observe this remarkable print from Bridgeman Images' Fine Art Finder collection, let us reflect upon how our past struggles continue to shape our present-day society's commitment to justice and fairness.
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