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The Bombardment of Alexandria, Explosion of a Shell on Board HMS Alexandria, Narrow Escape of Staff Commander Hosken (engraving)
1622297 The Bombardment of Alexandria, Explosion of a Shell on Board HMS Alexandria, Narrow Escape of Staff Commander Hosken (engraving) by Overend, William Heysham (1851-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bombardment of Alexandria, Explosion of a Shell on Board HMS Alexandria, Narrow Escape of Staff Commander Hosken. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 5 August 1882.
W H Overend); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 23078492
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
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This engraving, titled "The Bombardment of Alexandria, Explosion of a Shell on Board HMS Alexandria, Narrow Escape of Staff Commander Hosken" transports us back to a moment of intense chaos and danger. The image captures the sheer terror and destruction that unfolded during the bombing raids in Alexandria. In this particular scene, we witness an explosive shell hurtling towards HMS Alexandria, one of the British warships caught in the crossfire. Amidst this horrifying spectacle, Staff Commander Hosken finds himself perilously close to disaster. His narrow escape becomes the focal point of this gripping illustration. The artist William Heysham Overend masterfully conveys the intensity and urgency of the situation through his intricate engravings. Every line seems to pulsate with energy as smoke billows from damaged ships and debris fills the air. The viewer can almost hear the deafening roar of explosions reverberating across Alexandria's harbor. This historical print originally appeared in The Illustrated London News on August 5th, 1882. It serves as a poignant reminder not only of the devastating impact warfare has on individuals but also as a testament to human resilience amidst unimaginable circumstances. "The Bombardment of Alexandria" engraving by Overend is an evocative piece that invites us to reflect upon both our capacity for destruction and our ability to survive against all odds.
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