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Sunderland Piers in a Storm (oil on board)
TW429372 Sunderland Piers in a Storm (oil on board) by Richardson, Thomas Miles (1784-1848); 25.4x35.3 cm; Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens, Tyne & Wear, UK; (add.info.: This dramatic sketch shows Sunderland South Pier, with the North Pier to the left. Water is flooding over the wall from the rough sea on the right, outside the harbour. The masts of ships in difficulties can just be seen on the right beside the harbour entrance. The swirling mass of colour in the sky is similar to storms painted by JMW Turner, whose pictures were much admired at this time. TM Richardson showed this study at the Northern Academy in Newcastle in 1828; ); eSunderland Museums; English, out of copyright
Media ID 22369158
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Clinging Danger Dangerous Hanging On Lighthouse Lighthouses Storm Stormy Tyne And Wear
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This print captures the raw power and beauty of nature in a dramatic storm scene at Sunderland Piers. Painted by Thomas Miles Richardson, this oil on board artwork showcases the artist's skill in capturing the intensity of a stormy sea. The image depicts Sunderland South Pier with the North Pier to its left, as water crashes over the wall from the rough sea outside the harbor. In the distance, ships struggle against treacherous conditions, their masts barely visible near the entrance of the harbor. The swirling mass of colors in the sky resembles storms famously painted by JMW Turner during this era. Richardson's study was showcased at Newcastle's Northern Academy in 1828, demonstrating his talent and ability to evoke emotion through his art. This painting is a testament to both danger and resilience as it portrays lighthouses standing tall amidst chaos. The coastline is depicted as dangerous yet alluring, with waves crashing against rocks and threatening ships' safety. It serves as a reminder of mankind's constant battle against nature's forces. Displayed at Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens in Tyne & Wear, UK, this artwork invites viewers to contemplate man's relationship with an unpredictable environment. Richardson’s work beautifully captures both danger and drama while paying homage to maritime history along England’s coastlines.
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