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The Spanish-American Crisis, Views of the Islands of Grand Canary and Teneriffe, now being stocked with Military Stores by Spain (engraving)
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The Spanish-American Crisis, Views of the Islands of Grand Canary and Teneriffe, now being stocked with Military Stores by Spain (engraving)
1615488 The Spanish-American Crisis, Views of the Islands of Grand Canary and Teneriffe, now being stocked with Military Stores by Spain (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Spanish-American Crisis, Views of the Islands of Grand Canary and Teneriffe, now being stocked with Military Stores by Spain. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 23 April 1898.
English School (19th Century)); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 22852240
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
Canary Islands Fort Grand Canary Mole Santa Cruz Spanish American Crisis Spanish American War Tenerife Teneriffe Gran Canaria Las Palmas Stocked
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This engraving, titled "The Spanish-American Crisis, Views of the Islands of Grand Canary and Teneriffe, now being stocked with Military Stores by Spain" offers a glimpse into a significant moment in history. Created by an English School artist in the 19th century, this print showcases the islands of Gran Canaria and Tenerife as they were being prepared for potential conflict during the Spanish-American Crisis. Intriguingly detailed, the image reveals bustling activity on both islands. The viewer is transported to Gran Canaria's mole where military stores are being meticulously organized and stockpiled under Spain's watchful eye. Meanwhile, across the water on Tenerife, Santa Cruz stands tall with its formidable fort guarding Las Palmas. This illustration originally appeared in The Illustrated London News on April 23rd, 1898—a time when tensions between Spain and America were escalating towards war. It serves as a visual testament to Europe's involvement in this transatlantic crisis. As we delve into this historical artwork from Bridgeman Images' collection, we are reminded not only of the significance of these two Spanish territories but also of their place within larger geopolitical events. This print captures a pivotal moment that shaped international relations at that time—an era marked by conflicts over territory and power struggles among European nations. Through this evocative engraving, viewers can witness firsthand how these idyllic island landscapes became strategic military outposts during one of history's defining moments—the Spanish-American Crisis.
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