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Cornelian Bay, Scarborough, North Yorkshire
Cornelian Bay, Scarborough, North Yorkshire - two women trapped on the beach in a storm Date: 1812
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1810s 1812 Cornelian Georgian Lightning Poetical Rowlandson Scarborough Storm Studies Trapped Waves
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Cornelian Bay, Scarborough, North Yorkshire - Two Women Trapped on the Beach in a Storm (1812): A Poetic Study of Nature's Wrath and Human Perseverance This evocative print, dated 1812, captures the raw power and unpredictability of nature as depicted by the renowned British artist Thomas Rowlandson. The scene unfolds at Cornelian Bay in Scarborough, North Yorkshire, a popular seaside resort during the Georgian era. The women in the foreground, dressed in their finest attire, appear to be enjoying a leisurely day at the coast, unaware of the impending storm. Suddenly, the tranquility of the day is shattered as the sky darkens, and the sea begins to churn with fury. The women, now trapped on the beach, cling to each other for support as the waves crash around them. Lightning illuminates the night sky, casting an eerie glow over the scene. The print, titled 'Two Women Trapped on the Beach in a Storm,' is a poignant reminder of the capricious nature of the sea and the vulnerability of mankind in the face of its power. Rowlandson's masterful use of color and detail transports us back to the 1810s, immersing us in the sights, sounds, and emotions of a stormy day at the coast. As we gaze at this image, we are reminded of the enduring allure of the sea and the poetic beauty of the natural world, even in its most tempestuous moments. The print serves as a testament to the human spirit and our innate desire to weather the storms of life, no matter how daunting they may seem.
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