Jetsam Collection

Tantallon Castle, 1872 (oil on canvas)
TW427234 Tantallon Castle, 1872 (oil on canvas) by Sticks, George Blackie (1843-1938); 121.6x91.7 cm; Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne

Flotsam and jetsam of London on Shepherds Bush Green (litho)
609143 Flotsam and jetsam of London on Shepherds Bush Green (litho) by Cuneo, Cyrus (1879-1916); Private Collection; (add.info)

Sinbad and his companions on the whale (chromolitho)
2817083 Sinbad and his companions on the whale (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sinbad and his companions on the whale)

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England, Kent, Romney Marsh, Dungeness, Prospect Cottage former home of Derek Jarman

Beach driftwood. circa 1950

The Flotsam & Jetsam of the Sea by Charles Robinson
Beautiful illustration by Charles Robinson showiong a sailor and a lady friend peering over the edge of a ship to see a bevy of beautiful mermaids in the sea below. Date: 1939

Three schoolboys on desert island have to wear packing cases
Three schoolboys, washing up on desert island, have to resort to wearing empty wooden packing cases. Date: 1898

Brother & Sister - London Street Children - Flotsam & Jetsam
Flotsam and Jetsam - A very elegant and emotive description and title for this beautifully-realised portrait study of two poor London street children. Date: 1895

Coastal Jetsam
Jetsam, cast ashore by the ebb tide on the coast of Cornwall, England. Date: 1930s

Flooding in the beer garden of The Wateredge Inn at Waterhead on Lake Windermere in Ambleside UK
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Flooding at The Wateredge Inn at Waterhead on Lake Windermere in Ambleside UK
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Mute Swans swimming in floods from lake windermere over flowing in Ambleside Cumbria UK
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"Exploring the Mysteries of Jetsam: A Journey Through Art and Imagination" In the vast realm of art, there exists a captivating concept known as jetsam. This term, often associated with maritime debris washed ashore, holds a deeper meaning that transcends its literal interpretation. From Tantallon Castle's evocative depiction in 1872 to the bustling streets of London captured in lithographs like "Flotsam and jetsam on Shepherds Bush Green, " artists have sought to unravel the enigma behind this intriguing phenomenon. Sinbad and his companions riding atop a whale in chromolitho form transport us into fantastical realms where jetsam takes on mythical proportions. Meanwhile, "The sinking of La Bourgogne" immerses us in a tragic tale told through vibrant colour lithography. EyeUbiquitous_20106711's lens captures the essence of modern-day flotsam and jetsam scattered along sandy shores, reminding us of nature's relentless cycle. Beach driftwood becomes an artistic medium itself; weathered by time and tides, it tells stories only whispered by sea breezes. Charles Robinson's enchanting illustration titled "The Flotsam & Jetsam of the Sea" invites us to imagine hidden treasures within these discarded fragments. Beyond artistry lies John Watt - British broadcaster and producer - whose work embodies the spirit of exploration inherent in jetsam. Like beach driftwood carried across oceans, he navigates uncharted territories with curiosity as his compass. It also finds its place amidst human narratives; from three schoolboys stranded on a desert island forced to wear packing cases for survival to Brother & Sister - London Street Children depicted as flotsam & jetsa- they symbolize resilience amidst adversity. As we delve into these diverse representations spanning centuries, we uncover not just physical remnants but also metaphorical echoes left behind by life's unpredictable currents.