Choppy Seas Collection

Engraving depicting a sailing ship caught in a stiff breeze and choppy seas
5309118 Engraving depicting a sailing ship caught in a stiff breeze and choppy seas; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a sailing ship caught in a stiff breeze and choppy seas)

Dundee from the River, 19th century (oil on board)
6198727 Dundee from the River, 19th century (oil on board) by Lee, Arthur (1819-1906); 33.7x51.1 cm; The McManus, Dundee, UK; (add.info.: Arthur Lee (1819-1906)); Dundee Art Galleries and Museums

Dundee from the Roadstead, 1834 (oil on canvas)
6198715 Dundee from the Roadstead, 1834 (oil on canvas) by Lee, Arthur (1819-1906); 50x81 cm; The McManus, Dundee, UK; (add.info.: Arthur Lee (1819-1906)); Dundee Art Galleries and Museums

English tourists falling overboard on a boat in choppy seas near the basalt pillars of Staffa, Inner Hebrides
6337585 English tourists falling overboard on a boat in choppy seas near the basalt pillars of Staffa, Inner Hebrides by Read

Coast scene near Genoa, 1846 (oil on canvas)
5938228 Coast scene near Genoa, 1846 (oil on canvas) by Stanfield, William Clarkson (1793-1867); 71.4x112.4 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; eFitzwilliam Museum; English

The Main Brace, 1930 (etching)
6198108 The Main Brace, 1930 (etching) by Briscoe, Arthur John (1873-1943); 35.2x25.3 cm; The McManus, Dundee, UK; Dundee Art Galleries and Museums; English, out of copyright

Broughty Castle, 1850 (w / c)
6199843 Broughty Castle, 1850 (w/c) by Bough, Samuel (1822-78); 54.6x80 cm; The McManus, Dundee, UK; (add.info.: Orchar Collection); Dundee Art Galleries and Museums; English, out of copyright

Aloft with Sails (etching)
6199771 Aloft with Sails (etching) by Briscoe, Arthur John (1873-1943); 23.2x17.8 cm; The McManus, Dundee, UK; Dundee Art Galleries and Museums; English, out of copyright

On the Yardarm (Hauling in a torn sail) (etching)
6198102 On the Yardarm (Hauling in a torn sail) (etching) by Briscoe, Arthur John (1873-1943); 20x30.1 cm; The McManus, Dundee, UK; Dundee Art Galleries and Museums; English, out of copyright

Coastal View, 1833 (oil on canvas)
XKH191619 Coastal View, 1833 (oil on canvas) by Verboeckhoven, Louis (1802-89); 47.7x64.8 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; Belgian, out of copyright

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The rugged coastline at Little Fistral and Towan Head in Newquay in Cornwall

Warship at the beach, Jurriaan Cootwijck, Ludolf Bakhuysen, 1724-1798

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"Capturing the Fury: A Glimpse into Choppy Seas of the Past" Step back in time to witness the tumultuous power through a collection of captivating artworks. Dundee from the River, an oil on board painting from the 19th century, transports us to a bustling port city where waves crash against sturdy ships. In Dundee from the Roadstead (1834), depicted on canvas, we see vessels battling against treacherous waters as they navigate their way towards safety. The artist skillfully captures the intensity and unpredictability of choppy seas. Journeying further west, English tourists find themselves in peril near Staffa's basalt pillars in Scotland's Inner Hebrides. As shown in another artwork, these brave adventurers struggle to stay afloat amidst turbulent waves that threaten to engulf them. Coast scene near Genoa (1846) offers a glimpse into Italian coastal life during this era. Here, choppy seas serve as both inspiration and challenge for local fishermen who venture out daily to provide for their communities. The Main Brace (1930), an etching masterpiece, portrays sailors working diligently amid rough waters. Their determination is evident as they battle against nature's fury while keeping their ship steady and sails intact. Broughty Castle (1850) takes us back to Scotland once again with its watercolor depiction showcasing how even fortified structures are not immune to choppy seas' relentless assault. This delicate medium beautifully captures both strength and vulnerability. Aloft with Sails and On the Yardarm transport us high above deck level through intricate etchings that highlight sailors' bravery while hauling torn sails amidst stormy conditions. These images remind us of seafarers' resilience when faced with adversity at sea. Coastal View (1833) invites viewers to immerse themselves in serene yet tempestuous scenes along picturesque shorelines where crashing waves meet rugged cliffs.