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The Eastern Crisis, Scene off Canea, Crete, on 5 February, Part of the Town on Fire (litho)
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The Eastern Crisis, Scene off Canea, Crete, on 5 February, Part of the Town on Fire (litho)
1597604 The Eastern Crisis, Scene off Canea, Crete, on 5 February, Part of the Town on Fire (litho) by Overend, William Heysham (1851-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Eastern Crisis, Scene off Canea, Crete, on 5 February, Part of the Town on Fire. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 27 February 1897.
W H Overend); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 23066288
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
Board Canea Cretan Cretan Revolts Crete Eastern Crisis Greek Islands Refugees Suda Bay 5 February Greece Greek
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The Eastern Crisis, Scene off Canea, Crete, on 5 February - A Glimpse into the Turmoil
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. This lithograph print by William Heysham Overend offers a haunting glimpse into the chaos and destruction that engulfed Canea, Crete during the Eastern Crisis of 1897. The scene depicted is one of utter devastation as flames consume a part of the town, casting an eerie glow against the night sky. Amidst this inferno, various naval vessels from different nations can be seen in action. An Austrian gunboat and French cruiser named Suchet stand prominently alongside British battleship Barfleur and Italian cruiser Etna. These ships bear witness to the escalating tensions between European powers amidst the ongoing Cretan revolts. The image also captures poignant moments of human suffering and displacement. Refugees board British transport ship Halcyon in search of safety while smoke billows ominously around them. Meanwhile, Russian battleship Nicolas I and Austrian cruiser Maria Theresa patrol Suda Bay nearby. This engraving was originally published in The Illustrated London News on 27th February 1897 - a powerful visual testament to the far-reaching consequences of political unrest within Europe at that time. Through this artwork's intricate details and dramatic composition, viewers are transported back to a pivotal moment in history when international powers clashed over control of Greek islands like Crete. It serves as a reminder of how conflicts can ravage innocent lives and reshape geopolitical landscapes forever
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