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A woman setting herself on fire while doing her hair (engraving)
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A woman setting herself on fire while doing her hair (engraving)
2789376 A woman setting herself on fire while doing her hair (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A woman setting herself on fire while doing her hair. Un Terrible Accident, Brulee en se coiffant. Illustration for Le Petit Parisien (Supplement Litteraire Illustre), 26 May 1895. Digitally cleaned image.); © Look and Learn
Media ID 22709674
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Accident Burned Helpless Horror Painful Panic Shocked Shocking Terror Accidents Maid
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In this engraving from the 19th century, we witness a shocking and terrifying scene unfold before our eyes. A woman is seen setting herself on fire while doing her hair, an incident that evokes a sense of both horror and helplessness. The image captures the sheer panic and pain etched onto the woman's face as flames engulf her hair. She stands frozen in terror, unable to escape the burning torment she has unintentionally brought upon herself. The intensity of her suffering is palpable, leaving viewers captivated by the sheer tragedy unfolding before them. As we observe this distressing spectacle, our attention is drawn to those around her who are equally shocked and horrified by what they witness. A servant looks on with wide-eyed disbelief, while a maid rushes forward in desperation to extinguish the flames that threaten to consume everything in their path. Even her husband appears paralyzed by fear as he watches his beloved wife endure such agony. This haunting moment serves as a stark reminder of how accidents can have devastating consequences even within the confines of one's own home. This digitally cleaned image allows us to delve into history and experience firsthand the painful realities faced by individuals during this era. It serves as a poignant reminder of how quickly life can take an unexpected turn, leaving us helpless witnesses to unimaginable horrors.
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