Shipwreck off a Rocky Coast #1 Women's Tank Top

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Shipwreck off a Rocky Coast by Wijnand Nuijen, c. 1837
oil on canvas.
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This painting is a highlight of Dutch Romanticism. It represents the insignificance of man in the face of nature. During a storm, a three-master has struck a rock and foundered. The crew desperately combs the beach in search of survivors. Rays of sun pierce through the gloomy sky and afford a view of the overwhelming sheer cliffs, which make the people seem even smaller. This old painting is from the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. The painting is in the Public Domain and is free to use with the permission of the museum.

Hello.Welcome to my Fine Art galleries. Let me introduce myself.My name is Roy Pedersen. I am from the UK, born and bred in London. My personal website is www.roypedersenphotography.com I served for 25 years in HM Forces. While in the army, I learned to Scuba dive and after leaving the forces I began working as a freelance Scuba Diving Instructor and photographer. I am very fortunate that I have been able to travel to many beautiful places around the world and photograph them. After travelling for the last 20 years, I now divide my year between the UK and Greece. I think my early photos were not of a high enough quality for selling (snapshots), but they hold special memories for me. As a Scuba Diver I am fortunate to be able...