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the image is a painting of ships on a stormy sea. a large ship, viewed from its stern, is green and gold with elaborate carvings and lanterns. it flies a red flag with a gold emblem. a man on the deck points out to sea. another ship is visible in the background, partially obscured by waves and mist, appearing to be sinking or heavily damaged. the sea is turbulent with large waves, and the sky is dark with storm clouds. the painting is titled "westward ho! the despair of amyas".

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Source: The despair of Amyas. - NYPL Digital Collections

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Created by: Sorcerie (@fireflysorcerie)

Parent collection: Assets

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Created at: 2025-04-09T21:09:11.714Z

Updated at: 2025-04-09T21:09:11.714Z


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What is in the image: the image is a painting of ships on a stormy sea. a large ship, viewed from its stern, is green and gold with elaborate carvings and lanterns. it flies a red flag with a gold emblem. a man on the deck points out to sea. another ship is visible in the background, partially obscured by waves and mist, appearing to be sinking or heavily damaged. the sea is turbulent with large waves, and the sky is dark with storm clouds. the painting is titled "westward ho! the despair of amyas".

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WDTagged Tags: watercraft, ship, flag, traditional media, boat, ocean, sky, water, painting \(medium\), scenery, outdoors, multiple boys, english text, shield