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The Yachting Accident in the Solent (engraving)
1605703 The Yachting Accident in the Solent (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Yachting Accident in the Solent. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 22 August 1896.
English School (19th Century)); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 23098066
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
Baron German Emperor Isolde Meteor Solent Yachting Yachts Collided
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The Yachting Accident in the Solent - A Spectacle of Chaos and Heroism
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. This engraving, created by an anonymous English artist from the 19th century, captures a dramatic moment during a yachting accident that unfolded in the Solent. The image showcases a collision between two majestic yachts amidst tumultuous waves and dark storm clouds overhead. The central focus of this print is on the German Emperor's yacht, named "Isolde" which collided with another vessel under Baron von Zedtwitz's command. The impact was so forceful that it sent both ships reeling off course, their masts entangled like desperate lovers caught in an unforgiving embrace. As chaos ensues on deck, brave sailors scramble to secure rigging and rescue those thrown overboard. Amidst this pandemonium, one cannot help but notice a meteor streaking across the sky above – perhaps nature itself bearing witness to this calamitous event. The artist skillfully captures not only the destruction caused by this unfortunate incident but also highlights acts of heroism as crew members risk life and limb to save others. This engraving serves as a testament to human resilience and camaraderie even in moments of great peril. Preserved within private collections for decades before being made available through Bridgeman Images' Fine Art Finder collection, this historical artwork offers viewers a glimpse into maritime history while reminding us of our shared vulnerability against nature's unpredictable forces.
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