Lifeboat Being Towed out of Yarmouth Harbour by Joseph Nash
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Lifeboat Being Towed out of Yarmouth Harbour by Joseph Nash
Joseph Nash
(1835—1922)
c. late 19th century
This arresting scene emphasises the insignificance of human endeavor against nature's fury. Struggling against the violent waves the lifeboat is forced sideways by the untamable sea. The mass of people on the pier seem helpless, having only their oil skins to defend themselves against the attacking storm.
Oil on board
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