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Fireworks at Green Park, St Jamess, April 27th, 1749
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Fireworks at Green Park, St Jamess, April 27th, 1749
Fireworks at Green Park, St James s, April 27th, 1749. The Grand Whim for Prosperity to Laugh at: Being the night view of the royal fireworks as exhibited in the Green Park, St Jamess with the right wing on fire and the cutting away the two middle arches to prevent the whole fabric from being destroyed. A fireworks display, with music specially composed by Handel, was held to celebrate the end of the War of the Austrian Succession and the signing of the Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century... With over two hundred illustrations by George Paston [pseudonym of Emily Morse Symonds], (London, 1905)
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Fireworks at Green Park, St James's, April 27th, 1749 - A Spectacle of Grand Whim and Unforeseen Peril
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. This print captures a momentous event in British history - the grand fireworks display held at Green Park to commemorate the end of the War of the Austrian Succession and the signing of the Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle. The artist masterfully depicts a breathtaking scene filled with both awe-inspiring beauty and unexpected chaos. As night falls upon London, George Frideric Handel's specially composed music fills the air, adding an enchanting melody to this already mesmerizing spectacle. However, amidst all its splendor, disaster strikes as fire engulfs one wing of this magnificent display. In a desperate attempt to salvage what remains, brave firefighters battle against time to cut away two middle arches before catastrophe befalls them all. The image showcases not only the stunning pyrotechnics but also highlights emergency services rushing into action with their fire engines and hoses. It serves as a reminder that even during moments meant for celebration and joy, unforeseen accidents can occur. This historical snapshot transports us back to eighteenth-century Britain when such extravagant displays were reserved for royal events. The landscape is transformed by bursts of color illuminating King George II's domain while onlookers witness this extraordinary sight in awe. Through this remarkable print by Unknown creator (possibly George Paston), we are transported back in time to experience both triumph and peril intertwined within one unforgettable evening at Green Park.
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