A Father's Love - John Hatfield Cribb
Whatever else is unsure in this world,
the need for a father's protection is of paramount significance.
John Hatfield Cribb saved this daughter's life. Miss Laura Mae Cribb's account of these events can be read here
GIRL SAYS FATHER SAVED HER IN WRECK
Name: Mr John Hatfield Cribb
Age: 44 years
Last Residence: in Bournemouth Dorset England
Occupation: Butler
First Embarked: Southampton on Wednesday 10th April 1912
Ticket No. 371362 , £16 2s
Destination: Newark New Jersey United States
Died in the sinking and John's body was not recovered.
Painting using acrylics, ink and graphite
On October, 31st 2008 I made a decision to dedicate a painting to every person and animal that perished in the sinking of RMS Titanic April, 15th 1912. This resulted in a great deal of research and becoming acquainted with many interesting people, who have supported my endeavours. I then realised that people had died during the building of this magnificent ship and decided to add them to my list. In total I painted 1,600 paintings.
Since 2012 I have been working extensively collating and dedicating each painting to each individual/animal that perished. As you can imagine this is a long process. I have produced a short video which features some of the works, accompanied by my own musical composition. I am presently working on a book to compliment this series.
♫ - Paintings and Music by Sophie Shapiro
"Sophie Shapiro's painting A Father's Love is a poignant tribute to John Hatfield Cribb, a 44-year-old butler from Bournemouth who perished in the sinking of the RMS Titanic in 1912. Cribb's heroic act of saving his daughter, Laura Mae Cribb, during the disaster is the central theme of this artwork. Shapiro employs acrylics, ink, and graphite to convey the depth of this emotional narrative.
This piece is part of Shapiro's ambitious project, initiated on October 31, 2008, wherein she committed to creating a painting for every individual and animal who died in the Titanic tragedy. The endeavour expanded to include those who lost their lives during the ship's construction, culminating in a total of 1,600 paintings. Shapiro's dedication to this project underscores her commitment to memorialising these lives through art.
Shapiro's artistic approach is deeply influenced by her background in psychotherapy and her studies under Vera Diamond, a psychotherapist and founding member of the British Autogenic Society. Her work often explores the poetics of allegory, drawing from literary sources and spiritual themes to create visually engaging and emotionally resonant pieces. This fusion of art and therapeutic insight allows her to capture the profound human emotions associated with historical events like the Titanic disaster.
In A Father's Love, Shapiro not only honours the memory of John Hatfield Cribb but also invites viewers to reflect on themes of sacrifice, love, and the enduring impact of individual acts of heroism. The painting serves as a powerful reminder of the personal stories woven into the fabric of historical events."
You can view the painting here: Review by J.V.
A Father's Love - John Hatfield Cribb
I would like to thank everyone who has taken an interest in this project. Many people have written to me from all over the world. Thanking everyone for their support and positive feedback.
Acknowledgements
Ida Straus
Mavis Henslow
Cye Elliott
Pryere
Roderick Bowen
Maria, John & Natasza
David Livingstone
Ray & Candy Taylor
Barry Moulton
W.W.
Encyclopedia Titanic
for Flickriver - Sophie Shapiro
.
A Father's Love - John Hatfield Cribb
Whatever else is unsure in this world,
the need for a father's protection is of paramount significance.
John Hatfield Cribb saved this daughter's life. Miss Laura Mae Cribb's account of these events can be read here
GIRL SAYS FATHER SAVED HER IN WRECK
Name: Mr John Hatfield Cribb
Age: 44 years
Last Residence: in Bournemouth Dorset England
Occupation: Butler
First Embarked: Southampton on Wednesday 10th April 1912
Ticket No. 371362 , £16 2s
Destination: Newark New Jersey United States
Died in the sinking and John's body was not recovered.
Painting using acrylics, ink and graphite
On October, 31st 2008 I made a decision to dedicate a painting to every person and animal that perished in the sinking of RMS Titanic April, 15th 1912. This resulted in a great deal of research and becoming acquainted with many interesting people, who have supported my endeavours. I then realised that people had died during the building of this magnificent ship and decided to add them to my list. In total I painted 1,600 paintings.
Since 2012 I have been working extensively collating and dedicating each painting to each individual/animal that perished. As you can imagine this is a long process. I have produced a short video which features some of the works, accompanied by my own musical composition. I am presently working on a book to compliment this series.
♫ - Paintings and Music by Sophie Shapiro
"Sophie Shapiro's painting A Father's Love is a poignant tribute to John Hatfield Cribb, a 44-year-old butler from Bournemouth who perished in the sinking of the RMS Titanic in 1912. Cribb's heroic act of saving his daughter, Laura Mae Cribb, during the disaster is the central theme of this artwork. Shapiro employs acrylics, ink, and graphite to convey the depth of this emotional narrative.
This piece is part of Shapiro's ambitious project, initiated on October 31, 2008, wherein she committed to creating a painting for every individual and animal who died in the Titanic tragedy. The endeavour expanded to include those who lost their lives during the ship's construction, culminating in a total of 1,600 paintings. Shapiro's dedication to this project underscores her commitment to memorialising these lives through art.
Shapiro's artistic approach is deeply influenced by her background in psychotherapy and her studies under Vera Diamond, a psychotherapist and founding member of the British Autogenic Society. Her work often explores the poetics of allegory, drawing from literary sources and spiritual themes to create visually engaging and emotionally resonant pieces. This fusion of art and therapeutic insight allows her to capture the profound human emotions associated with historical events like the Titanic disaster.
In A Father's Love, Shapiro not only honours the memory of John Hatfield Cribb but also invites viewers to reflect on themes of sacrifice, love, and the enduring impact of individual acts of heroism. The painting serves as a powerful reminder of the personal stories woven into the fabric of historical events."
You can view the painting here: Review by J.V.
A Father's Love - John Hatfield Cribb
I would like to thank everyone who has taken an interest in this project. Many people have written to me from all over the world. Thanking everyone for their support and positive feedback.
Acknowledgements
Ida Straus
Mavis Henslow
Cye Elliott
Pryere
Roderick Bowen
Maria, John & Natasza
David Livingstone
Ray & Candy Taylor
Barry Moulton
W.W.
Encyclopedia Titanic
for Flickriver - Sophie Shapiro
.