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Simoom in the Desert, 1857. Creator: Smyth
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Simoom in the Desert, 1857. Creator: Smyth
Simoom in the Desert, 1857....the wary and accustomed eye of the old greybearded camel-driver recognises in the murky banks quickly rising on the hot horizon the near approach of one of those dreadful sand-storms...The camels, with instinctive perception, quicken their pace to a fast trot; while the old man, putting his hand up to his eyes to shade them from the intense mid-day glare, runs on in front in the hope of yet meeting shelter before the fury of the simoom bursts over their heads and smothers them with intense clouds of dust...even the fair lady, in her great anxiety to reach a haven, is glad to furl her parasol...The travellers quicken their pace; they mount over the mountains sides and carefully descend the rather abrupt descent that conducts them to a valley...The dusky clouds rising high above the hills proclaim the simoom to be raging fiercely on the other side...'. From "Illustrated London News", 1857
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Simoom in the Desert," an evocative wood engraving by Smyth, published in the "Illustrated London News" in 1857, captures the raw and unforgiving beauty of the desert and the fearsome power of the simoom, a violent sandstorm that sweeps across the Middle Eastern sands. In the image, a group of travelers, including camels and their drivers, a fair-skinned woman, and a male rider, are making their way through the arid landscape. The sun beats down mercilessly, casting long shadows as the travelers quicken their pace, their faces etched with concern and determination. The wary and accustomed eye of the old greybearded camel-driver recognizes the ominous signs of the simoom's approach. The camels, with instinctive perception, quicken their pace to a fast trot, while the old man runs ahead in the hope of finding shelter before the storm bursts. Even the fair lady, in her great anxiety to reach safety, is glad to furl her parasol. The dusky clouds rising high above the hills proclaim the simoom to be raging fiercely on the other side. The travelers mount over the mountains' sides and carefully descend the rather abrupt descent that conducts them to a valley, their progress slow but determined. The image captures the raw power and unpredictability of the desert, and the travelers' tenacity in the face of such adversity. This wood engraving is a testament to the enduring allure of the desert and the human spirit's ability to persevere against the odds. The image, with its rich detail and evocative composition, invites us to imagine the sights, sounds, and sensations of a desert journey and the fearsome power of the simoom.
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