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Experiments with Cotton Gunpowder near Faversham (engraving)
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Experiments with Cotton Gunpowder near Faversham (engraving)
1611631 Experiments with Cotton Gunpowder near Faversham (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Experiments with Cotton Gunpowder near Faversham. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 13 February 1875.
English School (19th Century)); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 22559432
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
Barrels Breaking Burnt Cartridge Experiments Explosion Explosions Explosives Faggots Faversham Fuse Ground Kent Lighting Mines Piles Post Powder Split Timber Torpedo
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This engraving, titled "Experiments with Cotton Gunpowder near Faversham" takes us back to the 19th century when scientific curiosity knew no bounds. The image showcases a scene of controlled chaos as various elements come together in a symphony of explosive power. In the foreground, we witness barrels and faggots meticulously arranged on the ground, ready to be ignited. A fuse burns brightly, leading our gaze towards an impending explosion. The air is thick with anticipation as steel ingots and cartridges await their fate amidst piles of split timber and stone. The hands of scientists carefully orchestrate this spectacle, ensuring safety while pushing the boundaries of knowledge. Their experiments involve cotton gunpowder - a revolutionary material that promises new possibilities for warfare and industry alike. As we delve deeper into the composition, we catch glimpses of mines and torpedoes strategically placed nearby. These tools represent both danger and innovation; they are symbols of progress but also reminders of destruction. This engraving captures not only a moment frozen in time but also humanity's relentless pursuit to unravel nature's mysteries through experimentation. It serves as a testament to our insatiable thirst for knowledge and willingness to challenge conventional wisdom. "Experiments with Cotton Gunpowder near Faversham" transports us back to an era where science met artistry in perfect harmony – where explosions became beautiful displays rather than mere disasters.
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