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Destruction by Fire on the Queen Railway Hotel at Chester (engraving)
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Destruction by Fire on the Queen Railway Hotel at Chester (engraving)
1619970 Destruction by Fire on the Queen Railway Hotel at Chester (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Destruction by Fire on the Queen Railway Hotel at Chester. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 7 December 1861.
English School (19th Century)); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 22556300
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
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This engraving, titled "Destruction by Fire on the Queen Railway Hotel at Chester" transports us back to a dramatic event that unfolded in 19th-century England. The image captures the devastating aftermath of a fire that consumed the iconic Queen Railway Hotel in Chester, Cheshire. The scene is filled with chaos and destruction as flames engulf the once majestic hotel. The architectural beauty of the building is now reduced to charred ruins, creating a stark contrast against the night sky. This powerful depiction evokes a sense of loss and tragedy, reminding us of the fragility of man-made structures when faced with nature's destructive force. The artist skillfully portrays this calamitous event through intricate details and bold strokes. Each element contributes to the overall composition, emphasizing both the grandeur lost and capturing our attention with its sheer magnitude. This historical engraving originally appeared in The Illustrated London News on December 7th, 1861. Its inclusion in this private collection allows us to appreciate not only its artistic value but also its significance as an important record of past events. As we gaze upon this print from Bridgeman Images' Fine Art Finder collection, we are reminded of how art can serve as a window into history – preserving moments like these for generations to come.
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