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Poster Print : Destruction of Black Eagle Wharf, Wapping, by Fire, on Monday, 31st ult (engraving)
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Destruction of Black Eagle Wharf, Wapping, by Fire, on Monday, 31st ult (engraving)
3637883 Destruction of Black Eagle Wharf, Wapping, by Fire, on Monday, 31st ult (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Destruction of Black Eagle Wharf, Wapping, by Fire, on Monday, 31st ult. Illustration for The Pictorial World, 12 January 1878.); © Look and Learn; English, out of copyright
Media ID 22725656
© Look and Learn / Bridgeman Images
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Step back in time with our captivating Destruction of Black Eagle Wharf, Wapping, by Fire poster print. This intriguing 19th-century engraving, by an English School artist, vividly depicts the aftermath of a devastating fire that consumed Black Eagle Wharf in Wapping, London, on the last day of a month in the past. The detail and texture of the image, preserved by Bridgeman Images from Fine Art Finder, transport you to the scene, making it an excellent addition to any history or art enthusiast's collection. Relive the past and add a touch of historical charm to your space with this captivating poster print.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 52.9cm x 42cm (20.8" x 16.5")
Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This engraving captures the dramatic scene of the "Destruction of Black Eagle Wharf, Wapping, by Fire" that took place on Monday, 31st ult (ultimate) in the 19th century. The artwork showcases a historical moment when chaos and devastation engulfed this iconic riverside location. The image portrays a raging blaze consuming the wharf as billowing smoke fills the air. The intensity of the fire is heightened by its reflection on the calm waters of the Thames River. Spectators can be seen in awe, witnessing this catastrophic event unfold before their eyes. The artist's attention to detail brings out both the grandeur and horror of this incident. Every stroke reveals crumbling structures and collapsing roofs amidst an inferno that threatens to consume everything in its path. This print serves as a poignant reminder of how quickly disaster can strike and change lives forever. Published in The Pictorial World on January 12th, 1878, this engraving not only documents a significant historical event but also provides insight into London's rich maritime history. Preserved within private collections for years, it now resurfaces through Bridgeman Images' Fine Art Finder collection for all to appreciate. As we gaze upon this powerful image today, we are reminded of our resilience in overcoming adversity while acknowledging our vulnerability to unforeseen forces beyond our control.
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