The Wreck of George the Third | Knud Bull | 1850 20th Century his animated expression contrasting sharply

his animated expression contrasting sharply with the skull he holds

with the church of San Giorgio Maggiore rising calmly from the darkened water

monastic robes

the image reflects early 20th century awe at humanity’s small place within an infinite universe

The Wreck of George the Third | Knud Bull | 1850 20th Century his animated expression contrasting sharplyGeorge III sailed from Woolwich on 14 December 1834 for Hobart Town, Van Diemen's Land, under the command of Captain William Hall Moxey, with a total of 308 persons on board. There were 220 male convicts, plus guards, their families, and crew. On 27 January 1835, a fire broke out while George III was nearing the equator. It was extinguished with only great difficulty and all on board were put on reduced rations as the fire had destroyed part of the