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The end of the world, 1905 (illustration)
8600331 The end of the world, 1905 (illustration) by Flammarion, Camille (1842-1925); (add.info.: Illustrated article by Camille Flammarion on the end of the world in the first issue of the magazine "Je Sais Tout", February 15, 1905 - Humanity poisoned by the passage of a comet that absorbs oxygen from the Earth's atmosphere. Death of planet Earth.); © Patrice Cartier. All rights reserved 2023
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© © Patrice Cartier. All rights reserved 2023 / Bridgeman Images
20eme Siecle Annees 1900 Anticipation Astronomie Beaucoup De Personnes Catastrophe Comete Fin Du Monde Imagination Impression Mort Noir Et Blanc Poison
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The End of the World, 1905 - A Haunting Illustration of Humanity's Demise
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. In this print titled "The End of the World, 1905" artist Camille Flammarion takes us on a journey into a realm where imagination meets catastrophe. Created for the inaugural issue of "Je Sais Tout" magazine in February 1905, Flammarion's illustration depicts a grim vision of our planet's demise. Within this atmospheric scene, we witness an apocalyptic event caused by the passage of a comet that engulfs Earth in darkness. As humanity gasps for breath, poisoned by the comet's absorption of oxygen from our atmosphere, panic ensues. The air becomes suffocating as people scramble to comprehend their impending doom. Flammarion masterfully captures both anticipation and destruction in this early 20th-century work. With meticulous attention to detail and an evocative use of light and shadow, he portrays masses of people overwhelmed by fear and despair. This haunting image serves as a reminder that even in times when scientific advancements were rapidly unfolding, there remained an underlying sense of vulnerability within society. It speaks to our fascination with astronomy while simultaneously highlighting our fragility as inhabitants on this planet. As we gaze upon Patrice Cartier's impressive reproduction print from Fine Art Finder today, let us reflect on how far we have come since Flammarion first unveiled his chilling vision over a century ago. May it inspire us to cherish and protect our world against any potential threats that may still lie beyond the reaches of our imagination.
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