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Conflagration at Canton (engraving)
1587398 Conflagration at Canton (engraving) by Weedon, Edwin (1819-79); Private Collection; (add.info.: Conflagration at Canton. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 14 March 1857.
E Weedon); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 22550798
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
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The captivating engraving titled "Conflagration at Canton" takes us back to the turbulent era of the Taiping Rebellion in 1857. This historical artwork, created by Edwin Weedon, captures a moment of chaos and destruction during this significant period in Chinese history. In this vivid scene, we witness a fierce conflagration engulfing the city of Canton. The flames rise high into the night sky, illuminating the surrounding ships on the Canton River. Imperial junks desperately attempt to capture Chinese smuggling craft while a passenger steamer named Fei Ma sails through treacherous waters. Amidst this maritime turmoil, one cannot help but notice an intriguing element: a flying horse soaring above it all. Its presence adds an air of mystique and wonder to an already dramatic composition. This engraving not only depicts the physical devastation caused by war but also symbolizes political tensions between different factions within China at that time. It serves as a reminder of how conflicts can ravage even the most prosperous cities and disrupt lives on both sides. As we gaze upon this historic print from Bridgeman Images' collection, we are transported back in time to witness firsthand the intensity and magnitude of events that unfolded during this dark chapter in Asian history.
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