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SAN FRANCISCO EARTHQUAKE. An artist seated amid the rubble while painting the destroyed
SAN FRANCISCO EARTHQUAKE.
An artist seated amid the rubble while painting the destroyed City Hall building, following the earthquake of 18 April 1906. Stereograph, 1906
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Media ID 12324033
1906 April Artist City Hall Destruction Earthquake Easel Painter Pipe Rotunda Rubble Ruin San Francisco Stereograph
8"x6" Glass Mount
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 15.2cm x 20.3cm (6" x 8")
Estimated Product Size is 17.7cm x 22.8cm (7" x 9")
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 photograph captures the resilience and determination of an artist amidst the aftermath of the devastating San Francisco Earthquake. Taken in 1906, it showcases a man seated among the rubble, his easel set up before him as he diligently paints the destroyed City Hall building. The image exudes a sense of both destruction and creation, with remnants of a once majestic structure juxtaposed against the artist's focused presence. The shattered exterior walls serve as a stark reminder of nature's power to ravage even the most grandiose human creations. Despite being surrounded by ruin, this unnamed painter remains undeterred. His pipe clenched between his teeth adds an air of contemplation and stoicism to his character. It is as if he has found solace in art during this tumultuous time, using his brushstrokes to immortalize both loss and hope on canvas. This stereograph offers us a glimpse into early 20th-century America, capturing not only historical significance but also showcasing how art can provide solace amid chaos. As we gaze upon this image over a century later, we are reminded that even in times of great adversity, human creativity endures - serving as both an escape from reality and a means to process our emotions. Granger Art on Demand brings forth yet another powerful piece that invites us to reflect on our shared history while celebrating the indomitable spirit within us all.
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