'A Canoeing Incident at the Seaside, 1891. Creator: G Durand

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'A Canoeing Incident at the Seaside, 1891. Creator: G Durand

'A Canoeing Incident at the Seaside, 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891

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Accident Canoe Canoeing Durand G Embarrassed Embarrassing Embarrassment G Durand Godefroy Durand Holiday Holidays Incident Misfortune Seaside Soaking Capsized Capsizing Misadventure Soaked

EDITORS COMMENTS
an enchanting 1891 engraving by the renowned British artist G. Durand, captures the essence of a lighthearted yet embarrassing moment in Victorian holiday life. The image, originally published in "The Graphic: An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper," depicts a capsized canoe at the edge of a rocky seaside, with a couple in disarray. The man, wearing a striped shirt and a panama hat, struggles to keep his footing in the shallow water, while his female companion, dressed in a long skirt and a sun hat, clings to the overturned canoe with a look of mortification on her face. A group of onlookers, including several women, watch the scene unfold with amusement, adding to the couple's embarrassment. The black and white print, reminiscent of the 19th century, showcases the beauty of the English seaside with its rocky shoreline, clear blue water, and picturesque geographical features. The incident serves as a reminder of the simple joys and misfortunes of a bygone era, where a day at the seaside could be both exhilarating and embarrassing in equal measure. The print, with its intricate details and nuanced expressions, invites viewers to ponder the human condition and the universality of misadventures, making it a captivating addition to any collection of historical art or Victorian memorabilia.

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