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Metal Print : Nitrate fire in Iquique, Tarapaca, Chile, South America
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Nitrate fire in Iquique, Tarapaca, Chile, South America
Nitrate storage fire at the Gildemeister company premises in Iquique, Tarapaca, Chile, South America. Nitrate is extremely flammable. Date: circa 1910
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Accident Accidents Billowing Chile Dramatic Flames Flammable Iquique Latin Nitrate Premises Storage Tarapaca
16"x24" (61x41cm) Metal Print
Bring the historic Nitrate fire of Iquique, Tarapaca, Chile, South America into your home with our stunning Metal Prints from Media Storehouse. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases the Nitrate storage fire at the Gildemeister company premises, circa 1910. With its rich details and vibrant colors, this Metal Print is not only an intriguing conversation starter but also a testament to the past. The high-quality metal print material ensures a long-lasting, museum-quality display that adds depth and texture to any room. Relive history with this unique and mesmerizing piece.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, our metal photo prints go beyond traditional canvases, adding a cool, modern touch to your space. Wall mount on back. Eco-friendly 100% post-consumer recycled ChromaLuxe aluminum surface. The thickness of the print is 0.045". Featuring a Scratch-resistant surface and Rounded corners. Backing hangers are attached to the back of the print and float the print 1/2-inch off the wall when hung, the choice of hanger may vary depending on size and International orders will come with Float Mount hangers only. Finished with a brilliant white high gloss surface for unsurpassed detail and vibrance. Printed using Dye-Sublimation and for best care we recommend a non-ammonia glass cleaner, water, or isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol to prevent harming the print surface. We recommend using a clean, lint-free cloth to wipe off the print. The ultra-hard surface is scratch-resistant, waterproof and weatherproof. Avoid direct sunlight exposure.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, metal prints bring images to life and add a modern touch to any space
Estimated Product Size is 41.2cm x 61.5cm (16.2" x 24.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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In this evocative photograph, the night sky over Iquique, a coastal city in the Tarapaca region of Chile, South America, is illuminated by the fiery glow of a nitrate storage fire at the Gildemeister company premises. Dating back to circa 1910, this image captures the raw power and unpredictability of nitrate, an extremely flammable substance that was once a major export for the region. The billowing grey and black smoke, punctuated by orange and red flames, rises high into the night, casting an eerie, otherworldly light over the city. The dark, dramatic image conveys a sense of both awe and danger, as the fire consumes the buildings and structures in its path. Nitrate, a mineral used primarily in the production of explosives and fertilizers, was a valuable commodity in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Iquique was one of the largest producers of nitrate in the world during this time, and the Gildemeister company was a major player in the industry. However, the highly flammable nature of nitrate made it a dangerous substance to store and transport, and accidents like this one were not uncommon. Despite the risks, the nitrate industry continued to thrive in Iquique until the 1920s, when the discovery of more abundant and less dangerous sources of nitrate in other parts of the world led to a decline in production. Today, the city is a popular tourist destination, known for its beautiful beaches and rich cultural heritage. But the memory of the nitrate industry and the fires that accompanied it remain a part of Iquique's history, a reminder of the risks and rewards of human progress.
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