Valentia in 1857-1858 at the Time of the Laying of the Former Cable 1865
robertcharlesdudley
themetropolitanmuseumofart
drawing, print
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drawing
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boat
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impressionist painting style
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landscape
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possibly oil pastel
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oil painting
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fluid art
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acrylic on canvas
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underpainting
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painting painterly
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watercolour illustration
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surrealist
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watercolor
Robert Charles Dudley’s watercolor painting, "Valentia in 1857-1858 at the Time of the Laying of the Former Cable," captures the serene harbor of Valentia Island in Ireland. Completed in 1865, the artwork showcases Dudley's skilled use of watercolor to depict a peaceful scene, with a large ship docked at the harbor, a small boat in the foreground, and a picturesque town nestled against a verdant hillside. The painting serves as a record of a significant historical event - the laying of the transatlantic telegraph cable in 1857-1858, marking a significant milestone in global communication.
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