Blasted Collection

Industry / Metals / Steel
A modern steelworks - iron running out of the blast furnaces in which iron ore has been blasted to yield molten pig-iron

Demolition of a Factory Chimney - Chorley, Lancashire Date: circa late 1950s

The Landscape: Hill 60, c. 1917 (ink & w/c on paper)
3482875 The Landscape: Hill 60, c.1917 (ink & w/c on paper) by Nash, Paul (1889-1946); 26x35 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

Avenue of the Chateau, Bourlon, Western Front (oil on canvas)
1128148 Avenue of the Chateau, Bourlon, Western Front (oil on canvas) by Rothenstein, William (1872-1945); 98x81 cm; Bradford Art Galleries and Museums, West Yorkshire

Blasted Trees (oil on canvas)
1128145 Blasted Trees (oil on canvas) by Rothenstein, William (1872-1945); 98x81 cm; Bradford Art Galleries and Museums, West Yorkshire

Avenue at Bourlon, Western Front (oil on canvas)
1128471 Avenue at Bourlon, Western Front (oil on canvas) by Rothenstein, William (1872-1945); 109x156 cm; Bradford Art Galleries and Museums, West Yorkshire, UK; © Bradford Museums & Galleries

Saint Eustace, c. 1501 (engraving)
877241 Saint Eustace, c.1501 (engraving) by DAorer or Duerer, Albrecht (1471-1528); 35.4x25.9 cm; Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, Williamstown, Massachusetts, USA; German, out of copyright

German infantry cross over Chemin des Dames to follow the retreating enemy
STC406178 German infantry cross over Chemin des Dames to follow the retreating enemy, 27th May 1918 (b/w photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Reserves advance across the no mans land between St. Quentin and Laon (b / w photo)
STC406120 Reserves advance across the no mans land between St. Quentin and Laon (b/w photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; German

The wreck of a German tank, destroyed in battle on the Western Front, France, c
GBW466685 The wreck of a German tank, destroyed in battle on the Western Front, France, c.1914-18 (autochrome) by Adrien, Charles (1866-1930); eGalerie Bilderwelt; French, out of copyright

Infantry reserves stand in readiness during the Battle of the Marne, 1918 (b / w photo)
STC406181 Infantry reserves stand in readiness during the Battle of the Marne, 1918 (b/w photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; German

Annihilated English tank squadron at the Somme (b / w photo)
STC406174 Annihilated English tank squadron at the Somme (b/w photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; German, out of copyright

Lake with Dead Trees (Catskill)
ALM403368 Lake with Dead Trees (Catskill) by Cole, Thomas (1801-1848); 68.6x85.7 cm; Allen Memorial Art Museum, Oberlin College, Ohio, USA; eAllen Memorial Art Museum; Gift of Charles F

Medical team assist their wounded comrades in the midst of enemy artilley fire (b / w photo)
STC406175 Medical team assist their wounded comrades in the midst of enemy artilley fire (b/w photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; German

Struck by enemy bombs- ammunition store at Bantheville (b / w photo)
STC406131 Struck by enemy bombs- ammunition store at Bantheville (b/w photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; German, out of copyright

Storm in the Mountains, 1847 (oil on canvas)
499761 Storm in the Mountains, 1847 (oil on canvas) by Church, Frederic Edwin (1826-1900); 98.74x86.36 (framed) 75.5x62.8 (unframed) cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

The French line at Het Sas in an area that has been devastated by artillery fire, Belgium
2606745 The French line at Het Sas in an area that has been devastated by artillery fire, Belgium, September 10, 1917 (autochrome) by Castelnau

French troops rest amid ruins of a church at Dompierre, 1916 (colour litho)
701842 French troops rest amid ruins of a church at Dompierre, 1916 (colour litho) by Flameng, Francois (1856-1923); Private Collection; (add.info)

The burned remains of an enemy Pioneer camp (b / w photo)
STC406180 The burned remains of an enemy Pioneer camp (b/w photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: the devastating)

Sketches in the St Gothard Tunnel (engraving)
1613919 Sketches in the St Gothard Tunnel (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches in the St Gothard Tunnel)

Ixion was expelled from Olympus and blasted with a thunderbolt, 1615 (engraving)
3480579 Ixion was expelled from Olympus and blasted with a thunderbolt, 1615 (engraving) by Gaultier, Leonard (1561-1641); (add.info.: Ixion was expelled from Olympus and blasted with a thunderbolt)

Opening of the Montorso tunnel of the very direct Rome-Naples, meeting of the two teams after the last mine
2815414 Opening of the Montorso tunnel of the very direct Rome-Naples, meeting of the two teams after the last mine (colour litho) by Beltrame

Blazing farm buildings in Flanders set alight by German shell fire, 1914-19 (litho)
STC359705 Blazing farm buildings in Flanders set alight by German shell fire, 1914-19 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

The Blasted Tree - Andrew MacCallum
Oil on Canvas 57.1 x 129.5

JBO8513WT48
A blasted tree in the North Window of Monument Valley

Macbeth Meets Witches
Macbeth and Banquo, after defeating the invading Norsemen, encounter three witches on a blasted heath, who predict wonderful events

Source Size = 3744 x 5223
IN THE ST. GOTHARD TUNNEL: The upper Illustration, a view of the tunnels mouth, is taken at Gaoschenen, the north end. A view of the south end, at Airolo, is given at the bottom of this page

The Tunguska Event, or Tunguska Explosion, 30 June 1908, near the Podkamennaya, Tunguska River, Krasnoyarsk Krai, Russia. Cause disputed, but generally accepted as caused by a meteorite

Common Oak (Quercus robur) ancient stag-headed trees with hollow trunks and branches, growing in deciduous woodland habitat, Sherwood Forest National Nature Reserve, Edwinstowe, Nottinghamshire

Blitz in London -- vehicle on roof, Peckham Hill Street, WW2
Blitz in London -- vehicle blasted onto a roof in Peckham Hill Street, SE London

Sunrise on Mercury, artwork
Sunrise on Mercury. Artwork of the Sun rising over the surface of the planet Mercury. Mercury is the closest planet to the Sun, orbiting at an average distance of 58 million kilometres

Young quarryman, Penyrorsedd Slate Quarry, North Wales
A young quarryman waiting for the dust to settle after the rock has been blasted, at Penyrorsedd Slate Quarry, Nantlle Valley, Caernarvonshire (now Gwynedd), North Wales

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"Blasted: Unveiling the Power of Destruction in the Metal Industry" Discover the raw force and relentless power behind the demolition of a factory chimney in Chorley, Lancashire. As steel and metals collide, witness how this industrial landscape transforms into a symbol of change. Transport yourself back to Hill 60 in 1917 through an ink & watercolor depiction. Feel the intensity as you gaze upon a typical street scene from the battle zone captured in black and white photography. The fallen English after street fighting at Moreuil remind us of the sacrifices made during wartime. Intriguingly, observe a German Field Howitzer Battery crossing over just hours before seizing an English position at Bapaume - immortalized forever in monochrome imagery. Immerse yourself further with "Avenue of the Chateau, Bourlon" depicted on canvas, where every brushstroke tells tales of war-torn landscapes. Witness nature's resilience amidst chaos with "Blasted Trees, " another oil painting that captures both destruction and regrowth simultaneously. Explore yet another avenue at Bourlon on canvas, revealing scars left by conflict but also offering glimpses of hope for restoration. Delve into history beyond warfare as we present "Saint Eustace, " an engraving from c. 1501 that reminds us that even amidst devastation, art endures to tell stories untold. Experience firsthand how German infantry crossed Chemin des Dames while pursuing their retreating enemy. Finally, join reserves advancing across no man's land between St. Quentin and Laon through captivating black and white photography. "Blasted" takes you on a journey through time where industry meets destruction; where metal shapes our world but can also reshape it entirely. Brace yourself for this immersive exploration into humanity's ability to rebuild amid ruins – reminding us all that strength lies not only within structures but within ourselves too.