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Great Fire near Battersea, sketched from Vauxhall-Bridge (engraving)
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Great Fire near Battersea, sketched from Vauxhall-Bridge (engraving)
1095785 Great Fire near Battersea, sketched from Vauxhall-Bridge (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Great Fire near Battersea, sketched from Vauxhall-Bridge. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 20 March 1847.); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection; English, out of copyright
Media ID 23062338
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Battersea Fires Great Fire Sketched Vauxhall Bridge
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This engraving, titled "Great Fire near Battersea, sketched from Vauxhall-Bridge" takes us back to a dramatic moment in London's history. Created by an anonymous English artist in the 19th century, this print captures the intensity and chaos of a devastating fire that engulfed the area. The scene unfolds along the picturesque River Thames, with Vauxhall Bridge serving as a vantage point for the sketch. The flames leap high into the night sky, casting an eerie glow on the surrounding buildings and reflecting off the dark waters below. Smoke billows ominously, obscuring parts of Battersea's skyline. As we delve deeper into this historical image, it becomes apparent that this is no ordinary blaze; it is a great fire that threatens to consume everything in its path. The artist skillfully conveys both awe-inspiring power and destructive force through intricate details and bold strokes. This engraving originally appeared as an illustration for The Illustrated London News on March 20th, 1847 – capturing a significant event that gripped public attention during that time. Now preserved within a private collection but accessible through Bridgeman Images' Fine Art Finder platform, this artwork allows us to witness firsthand one of London's most memorable disasters. Through its evocative portrayal of tragedy and destruction juxtaposed against architectural beauty and natural elements like water and fire, this print serves as a poignant reminder of humanity's vulnerability in face of nature's fury.
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