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"Exploding: A Spectacle of Light and Power" Fireworks explode behind the iconic Big Ben clock tower

Background imageExploding Collection: The Southside of summit of Merapi as seen from a height of 5231 feet, September 1836, pl

The Southside of summit of Merapi as seen from a height of 5231 feet, September 1836, pl
HMB306147 The Southside of summit of Merapi as seen from a height of 5231 feet, September 1836, pl.VII, from Topographischer und naturwissenschaftlicher Atlas zur Reise durch Java, by Dr. Fr

Background imageExploding Collection: Bursting Shell, from British Artists at the Front, Continuation of The Western Front

Bursting Shell, from British Artists at the Front, Continuation of The Western Front
STC255981 Bursting Shell, from British Artists at the Front, Continuation of The Western Front, 1918 (colour litho) by Nevinson

Background imageExploding Collection: Shells exploding in front of St Vst Wood, near Arras, France, World War I, 1914-1918 (b / w photo)

Shells exploding in front of St Vst Wood, near Arras, France, World War I, 1914-1918 (b / w photo)
6000132 Shells exploding in front of St Vst Wood, near Arras, France, World War I, 1914-1918 (b/w photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageExploding Collection: Turkish Artillery Experiments with Dynamite Shells at the Dardanelles (engraving)

Turkish Artillery Experiments with Dynamite Shells at the Dardanelles (engraving)
1595032 Turkish Artillery Experiments with Dynamite Shells at the Dardanelles (engraving) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageExploding Collection: The War, the Gravitza Redoubt, and Right Wing of the Turkish Position at Plevna (engraving)

The War, the Gravitza Redoubt, and Right Wing of the Turkish Position at Plevna (engraving)
1589828 The War, the Gravitza Redoubt, and Right Wing of the Turkish Position at Plevna (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War, the Gravitza Redoubt)

Background imageExploding Collection: The Naval Operations at Milford Haven (engraving)

The Naval Operations at Milford Haven (engraving)
1054972 The Naval Operations at Milford Haven (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Naval Operations at Milford Haven)

Background imageExploding Collection: The Siege of Port Arthur, Russo-Japanese War (colour litho)

The Siege of Port Arthur, Russo-Japanese War (colour litho)
3097424 The Siege of Port Arthur, Russo-Japanese War (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Siege of Port Arthur, Russo-Japanese War)

Background imageExploding Collection: The conquest of the rocket entrenching, the heroic Sardinians advance on all fours

The conquest of the rocket entrenching, the heroic Sardinians advance on all fours, under the storm (Colour Litho)
2815808 The conquest of the rocket entrenching, the heroic Sardinians advance on all fours, under the storm (Colour Litho) by Beltrame

Background imageExploding Collection: In the Dardanelles, under the fire of the Turks, a very daring undertaking of two English boats

In the Dardanelles, under the fire of the Turks, a very daring undertaking of two English boats sent... (colour litho)
2815748 In the Dardanelles, under the fire of the Turks, a very daring undertaking of two English boats sent... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imageExploding Collection: Beginning of the Austro-Serbian War, fighting at the bridge over the Sava that joins Austria

Beginning of the Austro-Serbian War, fighting at the bridge over the Sava that joins Austria and Serbia (colour litho)
2815671 Beginning of the Austro-Serbian War, fighting at the bridge over the Sava that joins Austria and Serbia (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imageExploding Collection: Opening of the Montorso tunnel of the very direct Rome-Naples

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

Background imageExploding Collection: The end of a giant of the seas (colour litho)

The end of a giant of the seas (colour litho)
2809197 The end of a giant of the seas (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The end of a giant of the seas)

Background imageExploding Collection: German Loyalty (colour litho)

German Loyalty (colour litho)
2808735 German Loyalty (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: German loyalty. The civilized world will learn with amazement)

Background imageExploding Collection: The great adventure of Ancillotto, the destroyer of dragons, who was awarded the gold medal

The great adventure of Ancillotto, the destroyer of dragons, who was awarded the gold medal (colour litho)
2808675 The great adventure of Ancillotto, the destroyer of dragons, who was awarded the gold medal (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imageExploding Collection: Forced to run aground after the recent clash at the Dardanelles, the Goeben is bombed

Forced to run aground after the recent clash at the Dardanelles, the Goeben is bombed... (colour litho)
2808662 Forced to run aground after the recent clash at the Dardanelles, the Goeben is bombed... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imageExploding Collection: Explosion of an artillery box near Capannori (Lucca) during the march of the 7th regg

Explosion of an artillery box near Capannori (Lucca) during the march of the 7th regg... (colour litho)
2815253 Explosion of an artillery box near Capannori (Lucca) during the march of the 7th regg... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imageExploding Collection: Everyday Life in Russia, Bomb Attack on Moscow Governor, General Holschelmann (Colour Litho)

Everyday Life in Russia, Bomb Attack on Moscow Governor, General Holschelmann (Colour Litho)
2815073 Everyday Life in Russia, Bomb Attack on Moscow Governor, General Holschelmann (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Everyday life in Russia)

Background imageExploding Collection: A daring aerial bombing, one of our airships launches 40 grenade-torpedo boats on Rivas military

A daring aerial bombing, one of our airships launches 40 grenade-torpedo boats on Rivas military works (colour litho)
2777540 A daring aerial bombing, one of our airships launches 40 grenade-torpedo boats on Rivas military works (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imageExploding Collection: The war at three thousand meters, nuclei of our skiers destroy two blockhouses by means of mines

The war at three thousand meters, nuclei of our skiers destroy two blockhouses by means of mines (Colour Litho)
2777517 The war at three thousand meters, nuclei of our skiers destroy two blockhouses by means of mines (Colour Litho) by Beltrame

Background imageExploding Collection: Scenes from the war in Finland (colour litho)

Scenes from the war in Finland (colour litho)
2783974 Scenes from the war in Finland (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scenes from the war in Finland)

Background imageExploding Collection: The War of the Mines (Colour Litho)

The War of the Mines (Colour Litho)
2783960 The War of the Mines (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Mine War)

Background imageExploding Collection: Legionary airplanes continue their bombing actions on the ports of Red Spain (Colour Litho)

Legionary airplanes continue their bombing actions on the ports of Red Spain (Colour Litho)
2783858 Legionary airplanes continue their bombing actions on the ports of Red Spain (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageExploding Collection: Those poor oxen (Colour Litho)

Those poor oxen (Colour Litho)
2778611 Those poor oxen (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Those poor oxen)

Background imageExploding Collection: Italians advance in Russia (colour litho)

Italians advance in Russia (colour litho)
2778601 Italians advance in Russia (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Italians are advancing in Russia)

Background imageExploding Collection: Boldness of Italian sailors (colour litho)

Boldness of Italian sailors (colour litho)
2778565 Boldness of Italian sailors (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boldness of Italian sailors)

Background imageExploding Collection: The Germanic Invasion in Yugoslavia (Colour Litho)

The Germanic Invasion in Yugoslavia (Colour Litho)
2778552 The Germanic Invasion in Yugoslavia (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Germanic break-in into Yugoslavia)

Background imageExploding Collection: Cannon Hunting Aeroplanes (Colour Litho)

Cannon Hunting Aeroplanes (Colour Litho)
2778543 Cannon Hunting Aeroplanes (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cannon hunting airplanes)

Background imageExploding Collection: The failed attack by the 7000 Ethiopians on Abbi Addi (colour litho)

The failed attack by the 7000 Ethiopians on Abbi Addi (colour litho)
2778422 The failed attack by the 7000 Ethiopians on Abbi Addi (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The failed attack by the 7000 Ethiopians on Abbi Addi)

Background imageExploding Collection: American Flag Flying Over Fort McHenry, 1941 (screen print)

American Flag Flying Over Fort McHenry, 1941 (screen print)
2622255 American Flag Flying Over Fort McHenry, 1941 (screen print) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The American flag flying over Fort McHenry)

Background imageExploding Collection: View of an underwater explosion, with water rising out of the surface

View of an underwater explosion, with water rising out of the surface
MNY381028 View of an underwater explosion, with water rising out of the surface, during the construction of the Panama Canal

Background imageExploding Collection: Cannonball, illustration from L Art de l Artillerie

Cannonball, illustration from L Art de l Artillerie
XDT217873 Cannonball, illustration from L Art de l Artillerie by Wolff de Senftenberg, late 16th century (pencil & w/c on paper) (b/w photo) by German School, (16th century); Min

Background imageExploding Collection: Destruction of the Turkish Fleet, 19th February, 1807, engraved by T

Destruction of the Turkish Fleet, 19th February, 1807, engraved by T
STC234771 Destruction of the Turkish Fleet, 19th February, 1807, engraved by T. Sutherland for The Naval Chronology of Great Britain by J

Background imageExploding Collection: Exploding Shell, 1914-18 (oil on canvas)

Exploding Shell, 1914-18 (oil on canvas)
833410 Exploding Shell, 1914-18 (oil on canvas) by Nevinson, Christopher Richard Wynne (1889-1946); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageExploding Collection: Berthold Schwartz, legendary monk and alchemist (chromolitho)

Berthold Schwartz, legendary monk and alchemist (chromolitho)
1093519 Berthold Schwartz, legendary monk and alchemist (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Berthold Schwartz, legendary monk and alchemist)

Background imageExploding Collection: Fireworks Show over Budapest on 20th August (St. Stephens Day)

Fireworks Show over Budapest on 20th August (St. Stephens Day), celebrating the foundation of the Hungarian state, Budapest, Hungary, Europe

Background imageExploding Collection: An exploding display of fireworks in Nagano City, Japan

An exploding display of fireworks in Nagano City, Japan

Background imageExploding Collection: Supposed case of a steamer pursued by an enemy, 1844. Creator: Unknown

Supposed case of a steamer pursued by an enemy, 1844. Creator: Unknown
Supposed case of a steamer pursued by an enemy, 1844. Testing explosives designed by Captain Warner, demonstrating:the effect produced by a line-of-battle ship following in her wake

Background imageExploding Collection: View of the wreck at sunset, 1844. Creator: Unknown

View of the wreck at sunset, 1844. Creator: Unknown
View of the wreck at sunset, 1844. Explosion of a ship at Brighton by Captain Warner who...put to the test his alleged power of destroying ships at sea

Background imageExploding Collection: The John O Gaunt 'settling down', 1844. Creator: Unknown

The John O Gaunt "settling down", 1844. Creator: Unknown
The John O Gaunt " settling down", 1844. Explosion of a ship at Brighton by Captain Warner who...put to the test his alleged power of destroying ships at sea

Background imageExploding Collection: Settled, 1844. Creator: Unknown

Settled, 1844. Creator: Unknown
Settled, 1844. Explosion of a ship at Brighton by Captain Warner who...put to the test his alleged power of destroying ships at sea, completely and instantaneously...an immense cloud

Background imageExploding Collection: The Explosion, 1844. Creator: Unknown

The Explosion, 1844. Creator: Unknown
The Explosion, 1844. Explosion of a ship at Brighton by Captain Warner who...put to the test his alleged power of destroying ships at sea, completely and instantaneously...an immense cloud

Background imageExploding Collection: The 'John O Gaunt'being towed to destruction, 1844. Creator: Unknown

The "John O Gaunt"being towed to destruction, 1844. Creator: Unknown
The " John O Gaunt" being towed to destruction, 1844. Explosion of a ship at Brighton by Captain Warner who...put to the test his alleged power of destroying ships at sea

Background imageExploding Collection: Explosion at the Kings Bastion, Portsmouth, on Monday last, October 1844

Explosion at the Kings Bastion, Portsmouth, on Monday last, October 1844. A fatal accident...As the Artillerymen were re-loading one of the guns...the charge went off

Background imageExploding Collection: Explosion of a brig, by Captain Warner, off Brighton, 1844. Creator: Unknown

Explosion of a brig, by Captain Warner, off Brighton, 1844. Creator: Unknown
Explosion of a brig, by Captain Warner, off Brighton, 1844. Captain Warner put to the test his alleged power of destroying ships at sea

Background imageExploding Collection: Manufacture of War materials at Woolwich Arsenal 1877

Manufacture of War materials at Woolwich Arsenal 1877
Series of illustrations at Woolwich Arsenal, London, Harvey torpedoes being made by her Majestys Government to fabricate the artillery and ammunition for land and sea service. Date: 1877

Background imageExploding Collection: MG7970 Travel Tourism Holiday Vacation Explore

MG7970 Travel Tourism Holiday Vacation Explore
Firing of the noon day gun, at the Saluting Battery, Upper Barracca Gardens, Valletta, Malta

Background imageExploding Collection: The Fall of Richmond, Virginia, on the Night of April 2nd, 1865, 1865. 1865

The Fall of Richmond, Virginia, on the Night of April 2nd, 1865, 1865. 1865
The Fall of Richmond, Virginia, on the Night of April 2nd, 1865, 1865. Rebel soldiers and Richmond residents crossing the Mayo Bridge over the James River in the final days of the American Civil War



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"Exploding: A Spectacle of Light and Power" Fireworks explode behind the iconic Big Ben clock tower, illuminating the London sky with a dazzling array of colors during New Year celebrations. The vibrant bursts symbolize new beginnings and the excitement that comes with embracing change. In his renowned work "Things That Matter, " Bruce Bairnsfather captures the essence emotions through his powerful illustrations. From depicting the chaos of World War One in "A Miner Success" to rallying troops in "At the Front - World War One recruitment poster, " he showcases how explosions can shape history. Beyond earthly realms, an artwork portrays a mesmerizing supernova explosion, where stars meet their fiery end but leave behind breathtaking light echoes. This celestial event reminds us that even destruction can create something beautiful. Venturing into uncharted territories, another artwork unveils a torus universe—an explosive concept challenging our understanding of space and time. It invites us to question our place in this vast cosmos and explore infinite possibilities. Delving deeper into science, atomic structures come alive in captivating artwork. These intricate patterns reveal the hidden beauty within matter's explosive nature—a reminder that there is more than meets the eye at every level. History takes center stage as we glimpse into Russia's revolutionary past—the eruption of dissent and societal transformation during 1905-1906. Exploding aspirations for freedom ignited a movement that would forever alter their nation's course. Returning to Earthly delights, a firework rocket on its stick propels itself towards the heavens—its explosive energy encapsulating joyous moments shared by people worldwide during festive occasions. Yet explosions have not always been celebratory; they bear witness to humanity's darkest hours too. In WW1 on France's Western Front, Highlanders bravely faced explosions amidst battlefields like Longueval—a testament to human resilience amid devastation. The Nevada Test site witnessed an earth-shattering moment when a nuclear bomb exploded on July 23rd, 1957.