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View of Valparaiso, showing the Portion of the City on Fire, 13 November (engraving)
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View of Valparaiso, showing the Portion of the City on Fire, 13 November (engraving)
1609708 View of Valparaiso, showing the Portion of the City on Fire, 13 November (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: View of Valparaiso, showing the Portion of the City on Fire, 13 November. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 22 January 1859.
English School (19th Century)); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 23005148
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
Chile Fires Latin America Latinamerica Showing Southamerica Valparaiso 13 November City Overview City Scene Latine America
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This engraving titled "View of Valparaiso, showing the Portion of the City on Fire, 13 November" transports us to a dramatic moment in history. Created by an anonymous English School artist in the 19th century, this print captures a devastating event that unfolded in Valparaiso, Chile. The image showcases the city engulfed in flames as billowing smoke fills the sky. The scene is both awe-inspiring and hauntingly beautiful. The fiery glow illuminates every corner of the cityscape, casting an eerie light on its architecture and streets below. This view offers a unique perspective of Valparaiso's urban landscape during this tumultuous time. Published as an illustration for The Illustrated London News on January 22nd, 1859, this engraving serves as a historical record of one fateful day when fire ravaged through Valparaiso. It stands as a testament to human resilience and our ability to rebuild even amidst destruction. Valparaiso's significance as a major port city in South America is evident from this image. Its strategic location made it vital for trade routes connecting Europe with Latin America during that era. This print not only captures the devastation caused by fire but also symbolizes the strength and spirit of its people. Bridgeman Images has preserved this remarkable piece within their Private Collection, allowing us to reflect upon history and appreciate both its artistic merit and historical importance.
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