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The forest ablaze and the graves opened at Paris (engraving)
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The forest ablaze and the graves opened at Paris (engraving)
736066 The forest ablaze and the graves opened at Paris (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The forest ablaze and the graves opened at Paris; from The Days Doings, 1 October 1870.); Look and Learn / Rosenberg Collection
Media ID 23481612
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Ablaze Bone Bones Graves Opened Skeleton Workmen Flames
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The Forest Ablaze and the Graves Opened at Paris - An Engraving Capturing Chaos and Mystery
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. This engraving, titled "The Forest Ablaze and the Graves Opened at Paris" transports us back to a tumultuous moment in history. Created by an English School artist in the 19th century, this print showcases a scene that is both eerie and awe-inspiring. Intriguingly, this artwork was originally featured in The Days Doings publication on October 1st, 1870. It depicts a chaotic scene where smoke billows from a forest fire while graves mysteriously open up amidst the flames. The viewer's attention is drawn to workmen who are dressed in period clothing as they confront this surreal spectacle. What makes this engraving particularly fascinating is its juxtaposition of elements from different realms - nature, science, and death. The intertwined branches of trees seem to mirror skeletal remains emerging from their final resting places. This fusion of botany with natural history evokes questions about scientific methods used during that era. As we gaze upon this image captured by Bridgeman Images' Fine Art Finder collection, our imagination runs wild with possibilities. What caused such chaos? Was it merely an artistic interpretation or did it reflect real events? Regardless of its origins, "The Forest Ablaze and the Graves Opened at Paris" invites viewers to contemplate themes of life's fragility and humanity's eternal quest for understanding through scientific exploration.
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