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Lot # 64 - They Pulled With Uncommon Strength — Mark Myers, Limited Edition Print
| Opening Bid : | $ 5.00 |
| Start Date/Time: | 08-Jun-2026 7:00:00 AM |
| End Date/Time: | 15-Jun-2026 8:03:00 PM |
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They Pulled With Uncommon Strength depicts an early moment of encounter as a large sailing vessel approaches a coastline while numerous canoes surge toward it, paddled with coordinated force. Myers captures the tension and awe of first contact—towering masts and full sails contrasted against the rhythmic movement of the smaller craft. Soft atmospheric light, distant mountains, and calm water lend the scene a sense of historical gravity. The composition is both dramatic and reverent, reflecting Myers’ deep commitment to maritime history and visual storytelling. Mark Myers was an internationally respected British maritime painter and a longtime member—and later President—of the Royal Society of Marine Artists (RSMA). Known for his historically accurate depictions of naval exploration, tall ships, and early maritime encounters, Myers combined rigorous research with painterly atmosphere, making his work highly valued among collectors, historians, and maritime institutions. Myers studied traditional drawing and painting in the United Kingdom and developed a career centered on maritime subjects, with a particular focus on the Age of Exploration and the Pacific. His work has been exhibited widely, including: Royal Society of Marine Artists Annual Exhibitions, London National Maritime Museum–associated shows Maritime galleries throughout the U.K., Europe, and North America Special exhibitions focused on naval history and exploration His paintings and prints are held in private, corporate, and museum collections worldwide, admired for their accuracy, narrative depth, and evocative sense of historical place. 28.5” T X 23” WArtist Bio — Mark Myers (RSMA, British, 1945–2020)
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