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Volcanic Eruption on the Island of Galita, in the Mediterranean (engraving)
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Volcanic Eruption on the Island of Galita, in the Mediterranean (engraving)
1624672 Volcanic Eruption on the Island of Galita, in the Mediterranean (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Volcanic Eruption on the Island of Galita, in the Mediterranean. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 18 September 1886.
English School (19th Century)); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 22318508
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
Mediterranean Volcanic Eruption Volcanos
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This engraving, titled "Volcanic Eruption on the Island of Galita, in the Mediterranean" transports us back to a momentous event that unfolded in the 19th century. The print showcases the sheer power and awe-inspiring beauty of nature's fury as molten lava erupts from the volcanic peaks of Galita Island. The scene is rendered with meticulous detail by an English School artist, capturing every nuance of this cataclysmic event. The fiery red hues contrast against the darkened sky, creating a dramatic atmosphere that evokes both fear and fascination. One can almost feel the heat radiating from the image. Published in The Illustrated London News on September 18,1886, this engraving served as an illustration accompanying a report about this remarkable eruption. It aimed to inform and captivate readers with its vivid depiction of one of nature's most spectacular phenomena. Galita Island itself is known for its unique topography and active volcanoes. This print offers viewers a glimpse into a world rarely seen—a moment frozen in time when Earth's raw power was unleashed upon this remote Mediterranean island. Bridgeman Images presents this historical artwork through Fine Art Finder, allowing us to appreciate not only its artistic merit but also its significance as a visual record of natural history. As we gaze upon this mesmerizing print, we are reminded once again of our planet's extraordinary capacity for creation and destruction simultaneously
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