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Abandonment of Cleopatras Needle in the Bay of Biscay (engraving)
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Abandonment of Cleopatras Needle in the Bay of Biscay (engraving)
582985 Abandonment of Cleopatras Needle in the Bay of Biscay (engraving) by Overend, William Heysham (1851-98); Private Collection; (add.info.: Abandonment of Cleopatras Needle in the Bay of Biscay. From the Illustrated London News, 27 October 1877.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection; British, out of copyright
Media ID 22691728
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Abandonment Cleopatras Needle Obelisk Thames Embankment Biscay
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This engraving, titled "Abandonment of Cleopatra's Needle in the Bay of Biscay" takes us back to a significant moment in history. Created by William Heysham Overend in 1877, this print captures the dramatic scene as an ancient Egyptian obelisk is left stranded and abandoned amidst the turbulent waters of the Bay of Biscay. The image depicts Cleopatra's Needle, an iconic monument that once stood proudly on the Thames Embankment in London. However, due to unforeseen circumstances or perhaps a twist of fate, it found itself adrift at sea during transportation from Egypt to its new home. As we gaze upon this artwork, our imagination is transported back to that fateful day. The artist skillfully portrays the immense size and weight of the obelisk against the backdrop of stormy waves crashing around it. The sense of isolation and vulnerability is palpable as Cleopatra's Needle stands alone amidst nature's fury. This engraving not only showcases Overend's artistic prowess but also serves as a reminder of humanity's fascination with ancient civilizations and their enduring legacies. It invites us to ponder how such monumental structures were created thousands of years ago without modern technology. Through this evocative image, we are reminded that even great monuments can fall victim to unexpected circumstances. Yet they continue to captivate our imaginations and serve as powerful symbols connecting us with distant cultures and times gone by.
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