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View of Jamestown and the Harbour, St. Helena, engraved by T. Picken, c. 1846 (engraving)
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View of Jamestown and the Harbour, St. Helena, engraved by T. Picken, c. 1846 (engraving)
PEM216898 View of Jamestown and the Harbour, St. Helena, engraved by T. Picken, c.1846 (engraving) by Stack, Lt. F.R. (19th century); Peabody Essex Museum, Salem, Massachusetts, USA; (add.info.: place of exile for Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821);); © Peabody Essex Museum ; English, out of copyright
Media ID 23193016
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Breaking Waves British Territory Cliff Cliffs Cove Debris East India Company Settlement South Atlantic Ocean Tidal Wave Wreckage
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This engraving, titled "View of Jamestown and the Harbour, St. Helena" takes us back to the mid-19th century on this remote island in the South Atlantic Ocean. The print showcases a picturesque scene of Jamestown, a British territory that served as a place of exile for Napoleon Bonaparte. The artist, Lt. F. R. Stack, skillfully captures the essence of this coastal town with its charming settlement nestled amidst towering cliffs and a bustling harbor filled with boats. The wreckage and debris scattered along the shoreline hint at the power of past tidal waves that have battered this resilient community. As we gaze upon this historic image, we are transported to an era when St. Helena was under the control of the East India Company. The view offers us glimpses into daily life in Jamestown - from fishermen navigating their way through breaking waves to locals going about their business in this vibrant port town. With its dramatic coastline and stunning natural beauty, it is no wonder why St. Helena has captivated artists throughout history like T. Picken who engraved this piece over 150 years ago. Today, thanks to prints like these housed at Peabody Essex Museum in Salem, Massachusetts, we can appreciate not only the artistic talent behind such works but also gain insight into significant historical moments that shaped our world's maritime heritage.
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