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Launching the Lifeboat (watercolour, pencil and pen and ink (brown
1215515 Launching the Lifeboat (watercolour, pencil and pen and ink (brown) on paper (on acid-free paper) by Clennell, Luke (1781-1840); 70.5x43.8 cm; South Shields Museum & Art Gallery, South Shields, UK; (add.info.: Clennell, Luke
drawing, watercolour, pencil and pen and ink (brown) on paper (on acid-free paper), entitled Launching the Lifeboat, by the artist Luke Clennell.s group of South Shields pilots launch a lifeboat. The boat is launching into the heavy surf with crew members scrambling aboard; one vigorously poles the boat off the beach and another carries oars out of the boathouse. Behind them is a stone boathouse building and other figures are in the building and on the shore. Two lookouts with a telescope are at the top of a ladder attached to the boathouse building. A ship is visible in the distance. Sea and sky are stormy); eTyne & Wear Archives & Museums; English, out of copyright
Media ID 23006260
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The captivating artwork titled "Launching the Lifeboat" by Luke Clennell showcases a dramatic scene of bravery and determination. This watercolour, pencil, and pen and ink print on acid-free paper transports viewers to the South Shields coastline in the UK. The painting depicts a group of pilots from South Shields fearlessly launching a lifeboat into treacherous waters. As waves crash against the shore, crew members scramble aboard the lifeboat with urgency. One sailor vigorously poles the boat off the beach while another carries oars out of the boathouse. Behind them stands a sturdy stone boathouse building, housing additional figures who await their turn to assist. Atop a ladder attached to the boathouse building, two lookouts peer through telescopes, scanning for any signs of danger or distress at sea. In the distance, amidst stormy skies and turbulent waters, a ship can be seen battling against nature's fury. Luke Clennell masterfully captures both action and emotion in this powerful piece. Through his skilled use of watercolours, pencils, and pen and ink (brown), he brings to life an intense moment filled with heroism and solidarity among seafarers. This remarkable artwork is housed in South Shields Museum & Art Gallery where it serves as a testament to human resilience in face of adversity.
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