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France, The sinking of the Junon frigate on the night of June 1, 1868, cartoonist: H. Mulard
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France, The sinking of the Junon frigate on the night of June 1, 1868, cartoonist: H. Mulard
LUX4730740 France, The sinking of the Junon frigate on the night of June 1, 1868, cartoonist: H. Mulard; (add.info.: France, Photograph of a drawing depicting the sinking of the Junon frigate on the night of June 1, 1868, cartoonist: H. Mulard); Photo © Lux-in-Fine
Media ID 38471848
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This hauntingly beautiful print captures the tragic sinking of the Junon frigate on the fateful night of June 1, 1868. The skilled cartoonist H. Mulard has depicted the chaos and devastation of this maritime disaster with incredible detail and emotion.
The scene is shrouded in darkness and mystery, as the stormy sea churns around the sinking ship. The waves crash against its hull, threatening to swallow it whole. In the distance, a faint light can be seen shining through the haze, a beacon of hope amidst the despair.
The passengers and crew aboard the Junon frigate are shown scrambling for safety, their faces filled with fear and desperation. It is a heartbreaking reminder of the dangers that sailors faced during this era of seafaring.
Despite its somber subject matter, there is a sense of artistry and beauty in Mulard's rendering of this tragic event. The intricate lines and shading bring depth and movement to the scene, drawing viewers into the heart-wrenching drama unfolding before them.
This print serves as both a historical record of a significant moment in French maritime history and a poignant work of art that captures human vulnerability in the face of nature's power.
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