Greetings Card : A STEAMSHIP STRANDED on rocks off Cork, Ireland. Wood engraving, English, 1868
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A STEAMSHIP STRANDED on rocks off Cork, Ireland. Wood engraving, English, 1868
A STEAMSHIP STRANDED
on rocks off Cork, Ireland. Wood engraving, English, 1868
Granger holds millions of images spanning more than 25,000 years of world history, from before the Stone Age to the dawn of the Space Age
Media ID 7506695
1868 Coast Cork Ireland Ocean Rock Ship Wreck Steam Steam Boat Stranded
Greetings Card (7"x5")
Step back in time with our captivating selection of vintage greeting cards from Media Storehouse. This exquisite design features a wood engraving of a steamship stranded on rocks off the coast of Cork, Ireland, from The Granger Collection, New York, dated 1868. Transport your loved ones to an era of nautical history with this intricately detailed and evocative image. Perfect for expressing sympathy, condolences, or a heartfelt message, our high-quality greeting cards bring history and artistry together in a thoughtful and timeless way.
Folded Greeting Cards (12.5x17.5 cm) have a laminate finish and are supplied with an envelope. The front and inside can be personalised with text in a selection of fonts, layouts and colours.
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Product Size is 12.5cm x 17.5cm (4.9" x 6.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print takes us back to the year 1868, off the coast of Cork, Ireland. In this dramatic scene captured through a wood engraving, we witness a steamship helplessly stranded on treacherous rocks amidst crashing waves. The ship's grandeur is juxtaposed against the unforgiving power of nature. The intricate details in this engraving transport us to that fateful moment when maritime disaster struck. The artist skillfully portrays the shipwrecked vessel as it battles against the elements, its middle section precariously perched on jagged rocks. One can almost feel the tension and despair emanating from those aboard. This image serves as a poignant reminder of both human vulnerability and resilience in face of adversity. It symbolizes how even advanced transportation technology like steamships could succumb to nature's might. Preserved by The Granger Collection in New York, this historical artifact offers us a glimpse into an era long gone but not forgotten. It invites contemplation about our own relationship with nature and reminds us of the unpredictable forces that shape our lives. Whether displayed in homes or public spaces, this powerful artwork sparks conversations about maritime history, technological progress, and mankind's eternal struggle for survival against all odds.
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