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America of Marblehead, 1803 (gouache on paper)
PEM216892 America of Marblehead, 1803 (gouache on paper) by Corne, Michele Felice (1752-1845); Peabody Essex Museum, Salem, Massachusetts, USA; ePeabody Essex Museum; American, out of copyright
Media ID 22928770
© Peabody Essex Museum / Bridgeman Images
Breakers Breaking Crashing Drowning Flooding Gale Man Overboard Mast Masts Rough Sinking Squall Storm Stormy Tall Ship Typhoon Waves Wreck
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This print titled "America of Marblehead, 1803" by Michele Felice Corne takes us back to a tumultuous moment in history. The artist's skilled use of gouache on paper brings to life the harrowing scene of a sailing boat caught in the midst of a violent storm. The painting depicts a tall ship battling against crashing waves and fierce winds. The dark and ominous sky hints at an impending typhoon, as the sea swells with treacherous strength. Amidst this chaos, we witness the dramatic breaking of masts and the desperate struggle for survival. Corne's attention to detail is remarkable; every brushstroke captures the intensity and danger faced by those aboard this ill-fated vessel. A man overboard adds another layer of urgency, highlighting the imminent threat posed by nature's fury. The America of Marblehead was built in 1801, making it relatively new at the time depicted in this artwork. However, its sturdy construction proves no match for Mother Nature's wrath as it succumbs to rough seas and begins sinking amidst towering breakers. As we gaze upon this painting from Bridgeman Images' collection at Peabody Essex Museum in Salem, Massachusetts, we are reminded of both humanity's resilience and vulnerability when confronted with powerful forces beyond our control. It serves as a poignant reminder that even amid chaos and destruction, art has the power to capture moments frozen in time forever.
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