Antique Framed Print : The Burning of the Alexandra Palace, 1873
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The Burning of the Alexandra Palace, 1873
Engraving showing the view inside the Alexandra Palace, Muswell Hill, as the Grand Organ and orchestra was destroyed by fire, June 1873
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Media ID 4397491
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1873 Alexandra Burning Destroyed Muswell Orchestra Organ
14"x12" (36x31cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, the Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
Bevelled Wood Effect Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 18.2cm x 24.4cm (7.2" x 9.6")
Estimated Product Size is 31.2cm x 36.3cm (12.3" x 14.3")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This haunting engraving captures the devastating scene inside the Alexandra Palace during the tragic fire of June 1873. The detailed depiction shows the Grand Organ and orchestra engulfed in flames, a stark reminder of the destruction that swept through this historic building on that fateful day.
The Alexandra Palace, perched atop Muswell Hill, was once a grand symbol of Victorian opulence and entertainment. However, on that summer evening in 1873, it became a harrowing inferno as fire tore through its halls and rooms. This print offers a glimpse into the chaos and devastation that ensued as one of London's most beloved landmarks was consumed by flames.
The intricate details captured in this engraving transport viewers back to that moment in history when smoke billowed from every corner of the palace and flames licked at its ornate architecture. The loss of the Grand Organ and orchestra is particularly poignant, serving as a somber reminder of all that was lost in this catastrophic event.
As we gaze upon this historical image, we are reminded of both the fragility of our architectural treasures and the resilience required to rebuild after such tragedy. The burning of the Alexandra Palace may be a distant memory now, but thanks to prints like these, its legacy will never be forgotten.
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