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The Fire at a Charity Bazaar in Paris, Portraits of Some of the Victims (b / w photo)
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The Fire at a Charity Bazaar in Paris, Portraits of Some of the Victims (b / w photo)
1597448 The Fire at a Charity Bazaar in Paris, Portraits of Some of the Victims (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fire at a Charity Bazaar in Paris, Portraits of Some of the Victims. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 15 May 1897.
English Photographer (19th Century)); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 22273370
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
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The Fire at a Charity Bazaar in Paris, Portraits of Some of the Victims
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is a poignant photograph captured by an English photographer in the 19th century. This haunting image depicts the aftermath of a tragic fire that engulfed the Bazar de la Charité, a renowned charity bazaar in Paris. The faces of the victims are frozen in time, forever memorialized through this powerful composition. Among them are Madame Masure, Mademoiselle Nitot, General Munier, Madame Warnet, and Marquise de Bouthilliers Chavigny. Each portrait tells a story of lives cut short and dreams left unfulfilled. The devastating event took place on May 4th, 1897, claiming numerous lives and leaving countless others injured. The fire spread rapidly through the crowded venue during an auction attended by high society figures including duchesses, countesses, baronesses, and other prominent individuals. This somber photograph serves as a reminder of both human fragility and resilience. It captures not only the physical toll but also the emotional impact on those who survived this tragedy. The expressions etched on their faces convey grief mixed with determination to rebuild what was lost. Through its stark monochrome tones and meticulous composition, this print evokes empathy from viewers across time. It stands as a testament to the power of photography as an art form capable of preserving history's most heartbreaking moments for generations to come.
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