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The Rescue, Grace Darling and her Father (engraving)
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The Rescue, Grace Darling and her Father (engraving)
959640 The Rescue, Grace Darling and her Father (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Rescue, Grace Darling and her Father. Illustration for The Picture Scrap Book (Religious Tract Society, c 1880). Digitally cleaned image.); © Look and Learn
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This engraving titled "The Rescue, Grace Darling and her Father" transports us back to the Victorian era. The image depicts a heroic moment in history when Grace Darling, a young lighthouse keeper's daughter, saved lives during a treacherous storm. In this scene, we see Grace standing alongside her father on a small rowboat battling against towering waves. Their determined expressions reveal their unwavering commitment to rescuing those in distress. The dramatic lighting adds an element of intensity to the composition, emphasizing the danger they face. Grace Darling became an overnight sensation after she and her father rescued survivors from the wrecked ship Forfarshire off the coast of Northumberland in 1838. This event captured the hearts of people across Britain and turned Grace into a national heroine. This finely detailed engraving is part of "The Picture Scrap Book" published by Religious Tract Society around 1880. The digital cleaning process has restored its clarity while preserving its historical charm. "The Rescue, Grace Darling and her Father" serves as both a testament to human bravery and an embodiment of Victorian values such as heroism and selflessness. It reminds us that ordinary individuals can achieve extraordinary feats through courage and determination – qualities that continue to inspire us today.
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