About The Pandora
One of my favourite kayak launch sites is Loe Beach on the western shore of Carrick Roads - that broad expanse of water where sea and river meet with Falmouth to the south and the River Fal to the north.
From Loe Beach there were two wonderful watering holes, both accessible from land or water: to the north, just past the King Harry Ferry, is the Smugglers Cottage pub with absolutely delicious food (and the beer is pretty good as well); to the south is Restronguet Creek, just inside which is situated the famous Pandora Inn.
In 1791 HMS Pandora, after having captured mutineers from Captain Bligh's Bounty in Tahiti, struck the Great Barrier Reef and sunk with the loss of many crew and mutineers. Captain Edwards of the Pandora survived and is said to have bought the inn and re-named it Pandora.
Those of you who are familiar with The Pandora will notice that the pontoon does not feature in this painting – likewise the right hand side of the building! However, the characteristic features of this thatched cottage mean that it is still instantly recognisable snuggled in amongst the bushes. There is a lovely contrast of colours with the very warm tones of the building against the fresh blues of the sky and water. A discreet boat lies on the shoreline which leads your eye into the painting.
Unfortunately on Thursday 24th March 2011 this wonderful cottage caught fire and was mostly destroyed. Luckily nobody was hurt in the blaze which raged for many hours. It has now been rebuilt so people can once more imbibe a glass or two on the pontoon whilst watching the world pass by.
This painting is on a narrow canvas and is ready to hang or can be framed. It is also available as a giclee print (£45) - please visit the 'Print Room'. If you would like this image as a limited edition (£110) print, please contact me for details or visit my personal website www.innocentart.co.uk
From Loe Beach there were two wonderful watering holes, both accessible from land or water: to the north, just past the King Harry Ferry, is the Smugglers Cottage pub with absolutely delicious food (and the beer is pretty good as well); to the south is Restronguet Creek, just inside which is situated the famous Pandora Inn.
In 1791 HMS Pandora, after having captured mutineers from Captain Bligh's Bounty in Tahiti, struck the Great Barrier Reef and sunk with the loss of many crew and mutineers. Captain Edwards of the Pandora survived and is said to have bought the inn and re-named it Pandora.
Those of you who are familiar with The Pandora will notice that the pontoon does not feature in this painting – likewise the right hand side of the building! However, the characteristic features of this thatched cottage mean that it is still instantly recognisable snuggled in amongst the bushes. There is a lovely contrast of colours with the very warm tones of the building against the fresh blues of the sky and water. A discreet boat lies on the shoreline which leads your eye into the painting.
Unfortunately on Thursday 24th March 2011 this wonderful cottage caught fire and was mostly destroyed. Luckily nobody was hurt in the blaze which raged for many hours. It has now been rebuilt so people can once more imbibe a glass or two on the pontoon whilst watching the world pass by.
This painting is on a narrow canvas and is ready to hang or can be framed. It is also available as a giclee print (£45) - please visit the 'Print Room'. If you would like this image as a limited edition (£110) print, please contact me for details or visit my personal website www.innocentart.co.uk
| TITLE: | The Pandora |
| ARTIST: | Shirley Netherton  |
| MEDIA: | Acrylic |
| DATE: | 2010 |
| SIZE: | 600x500 mm / 23.62x19.69 inches |
| FORMAT: | unframed original artwork |
| FRAMING: | framing not necessary |
| PRICE: | £270.00GBP $ USD € EUR $ AUD All conversions are approximate coinmill.com |
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