Greetings Card > Liszt Collection > Engravings > 1891 Engraving
Greetings Card : Source Size = 3794 x 5086
Cards from Liszt Collection
Source Size = 3794 x 5086
THE NAVAL MANOEUVRES, H.M.S. " LURCHER" SHIPS A SEA: 1. A Perverse Conspiracy of Chairs; 2. Never be Caught with your Coat half on; 3. Drying Day after a Gale; 4. " Sic Transit!" ; 5. " How are you getting on?" " Oh! Swimmingly"
Liszt Collection of nineteenth-century engravings and images to browse and enjoy
Media ID 12981119
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1891 Engraving Body Of Salty Water Caught Chairs Coat Cyclone Drying Gale Half Hurricane Maeuvres Meteorology Naval Ships Storm Stormy Transit Typhoon Weather Wind Windy Conspiracy Lurcher Perverse
Greetings Card (7"x5")
Discover the nautical charm of the Media Storehouse Greetings Cards from the Liszt Collection. Featuring stunning imagery from "The Naval Manoeuvres" series, these cards bring the beauty and mystery of the sea right to your doorstep. Each design showcases intriguing scenes of H.M.S. "Lurcher" ships at sea, including "A Perverse Conspiracy of Chairs," "Never be Caught with your Coat half on," and "Drying Day after a Gale." These high-quality greetings cards are perfect for maritime enthusiasts and anyone who appreciates the power and grace of the sea. Add a touch of adventure to your correspondence with the Media Storehouse Liszt Collection cards.
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 17.5cm x 12.5cm (6.9" x 4.9")
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 1891 engraving from the Liszt Collection titled "The Naval Manoeuvres, H. M. S. 'Lurcher' Ships a Sea" takes us back in time to witness a series of intriguing moments on the open waters. With its source size measuring an impressive 3794 x 5086, every detail of this historical scene is beautifully captured. In this image, we are presented with five distinct snapshots that reveal the unpredictable nature of life at sea. The first panel showcases a peculiar sight—a perverse conspiracy of chairs seemingly arranged haphazardly on deck, leaving viewers pondering their purpose and origin. Moving along, we encounter a momentary mishap as someone is caught with their coat half on in the second frame. A humorous reminder that even amidst naval manoeuvres, human follies can still bring laughter to those onboard. The third panel depicts a serene aftermath following a fierce gale. It portrays crew members taking advantage of the drying day by hanging out wet garments and allowing them to sway gently in the wind—an ordinary yet symbolic act representing resilience against stormy weather conditions. "Sic Transit!" exclaims the fourth segment as it captures an evocative scene where sailors bid farewell to departing comrades or perhaps reflect upon their own transient existence within this vast maritime world. Finally, we witness camaraderie between shipmates inquiring about each other's progress—exchanging banter with one responding "Oh! Swimmingly". This lighthearted exchange encaps
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