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Kelung City and Harbour, bombarded by the French (engraving)
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Kelung City and Harbour, bombarded by the French (engraving)
1622820 Kelung City and Harbour, bombarded by the French (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kelung City and Harbour, bombarded by the French. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 11 October 1884.
English School (19th Century)); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 23555750
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
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This engraving, titled "Kelung City and Harbour, bombarded by the French" takes us back to a significant moment in history. Created by an English School artist in the 19th century, this print captures the intense bombardment of Kelung City and its harbor by French forces. The scene is filled with action and drama as smoke billows from cannon fire, engulfing the city skyline. The illustration originally appeared in The Illustrated London News on October 11,1884. It serves as a visual record of a pivotal event during that time period. Keelung (also known as Kelung) was targeted due to its strategic location in Taiwan, then under Qing Dynasty rule. As we delve into this artwork's historical context, it sheds light on France's overseas ambitions and their influence on global politics during the late 19th century. This image not only showcases the destructive power of war but also highlights how conflicts between nations can shape local communities. Preserved within a private collection today, this engraving offers us a glimpse into an era long gone. Its intricate details and skilled craftsmanship transport us back to witness this tumultuous chapter firsthand. Through art like this, we gain insight into our shared human experience – one marked by triumphs and tragedies alike.
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