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Extensive Conflagration at Gravesend (engraving)
1101271 Extensive Conflagration at Gravesend (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Extensive Conflagration at Gravesend. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 8 June 1844.); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection; English, out of copyright
Media ID 22209524
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
Devastation Fires Gravesend Great Fire Kent
20x30 inch Poster Print
Experience the captivating allure of history with our Media Storehouse Poster Prints featuring the enchanting engraving "Extensive Conflagration at Gravesend" by Bridgeman Images from Fine Art Finder. This mesmerizing 19th-century artwork, depicting the extensive fire at Gravesend, offers a captivating glimpse into the past. Bring the intrigue and mystery of this English School masterpiece into your home or office, and elevate your space with a touch of timeless artistry. Our high-quality poster prints are made to last, ensuring your investment in history is a lasting one.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 51.4cm x 76.8cm (20.2" x 30.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This engraving, titled "Extensive Conflagration at Gravesend" transports us back to the 19th century, capturing a moment of chaos and destruction. The image showcases the aftermath of a devastating fire that engulfed Gravesend in Kent, England. The scene is one of utter devastation, with billowing smoke rising from the ruins and flames still flickering amidst the rubble. The architecture that once stood tall now lies in ruins, its grandeur reduced to charred remains. This dramatic portrayal evokes a sense of awe and horror as we witness the power and destructive force of fire. The artist's attention to detail is remarkable; every crack in the crumbling buildings and every wisp of smoke seems painstakingly etched onto paper. It is through this meticulous craftsmanship that we are able to fully appreciate the magnitude of this extensive conflagration. As we gaze upon this print, our minds wander back to June 8th, 1844 when it was first published in The Illustrated London News. We can only imagine how readers must have been captivated by this vivid depiction of tragedy unfolding before their eyes. Now preserved within a private collection but made available for all to admire through Bridgeman Images' Fine Art Finder platform, this engraving serves as a poignant reminder not only of past calamities but also of humanity's resilience in rebuilding from such devastation.
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