Snow Storm, Scarbro’
1846
Elizabeth Murray captured a biting winter day at the harbor of Scarborough—affectionately abbreviated as 'Scarbro'' here—on November 20, 1846. Towering, snow-dusted cliffs loom over a quiet port where sailing ships bob in the chilly water, waiting out the weather. A sturdy lighthouse stands guard at the end of a snow-covered pier, while dark, heavy clouds roll in from the sea to deliver the titular storm. This charming sketch offers a frozen snapshot of coastal life in Victorian England, showing how artists documented specific locations and dramatic weather long before photography took over.