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Two early Regency belles caught on a foreshore by a storm
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Two early Regency belles caught on a foreshore by a storm
STC425550 Two early Regency belles caught on a foreshore by a storm, engraved by Joseph Constantine Stadler, c.1795-1805 (colour engraving) by Green, James (1771-1834) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: print reflects the prevailling vogue for the romantic terror of nature; ); The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright
Media ID 22910120
© The Stapleton Collection / Bridgeman Images
Baskets Choppy Cliff Dangerous Frightened Gesturing Picnic Basket Rocks Rough Scared Stormy Thunderstorm Trapped Umbrella Waving Fear Lightening Bolt
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This print, titled "Two early Regency belles caught on a foreshore by a storm" transports us back to the late 18th or early 19th century. Engraved by Joseph Constantine Stadler and based on an original work by James Green, it depicts two young women standing on a cliff overlooking a tumultuous ocean during a thunderstorm. The scene is filled with dramatic tension as the ladies clutch their picnic baskets tightly and wave for help, their faces etched with fear. The menacing dark clouds above are illuminated by lightning bolts that strike dangerously close to them. They find themselves trapped between the treacherous rocks and the choppy sea, gesturing desperately for assistance. This print reflects the prevailing vogue of its time - an infatuation with nature's romantic terror. It captures both the awe-inspiring power of storms and society's fascination with danger. The artist skillfully conveys this theme through intricate details such as the frightened expressions on the women's faces and their flimsy umbrella struggling against strong winds. As we gaze upon this artwork from our modern perspective, we can't help but be drawn into its narrative. We imagine ourselves witnessing this perilous moment in history when these Regency belles were at nature's mercy. This print serves as a reminder of humanity's eternal struggle against forces beyond our control and our enduring fascination with capturing those moments in art.
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