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The end of the world, souvenir of 19 May 1910 (litho)
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The end of the world, souvenir of 19 May 1910 (litho)
3094500 The end of the world, souvenir of 19 May 1910 (litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The end of the world, souvenir of 19 May 1910. A kingdom for a balloon! Satire on the panic generated by the appearance of Halleys Comet in 1910. French astronomer Camille Flammarion published an article stating that cyanide gas present in the comets tail would potentially wipe out life on Earth when it passed through it. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn
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Absurd Angst Anguish Anxiety Balloons Bizarre Camille Flammarion Catastrophe Comet Halley Earth End Of The World Escape Escaping Fleeing Halleys Comet Ignorance Panic Planetary Science Scare Space And Astronomy Terror
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The End of the World - A Satirical Snapshot of 1910
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. This photo print, titled "The End of the World, souvenir of 19 May 1910" offers a fascinating glimpse into the collective panic and absurdity that gripped society during a bygone era. Created by an anonymous French School artist in the early 20th century, this lithograph captures the essence of fear and humor intertwined. In response to astronomer Camille Flammarion's alarming prediction about Halley's Comet, which was due to pass Earth on May 19th, people were consumed by terror. The image portrays men and women desperately fleeing from impending doom aboard whimsical balloons. It satirizes their frantic attempts at escape while highlighting humanity's ignorance and irrationality in the face of scientific uncertainty. With its bizarre yet thought-provoking composition, this postcard serves as both a scathing critique and a humorous memento. It reflects society's anxieties about astronomical events colliding with human existence. The exaggerated caricatures depict individuals grappling with anguish and angst as they navigate through an imagined catastrophe. As we gaze upon this satirical drawing today, it reminds us not only of our ancestors' fears but also how far science has come since then. This artwork showcases how scientific methods have evolved over time to dispel baseless scares like those surrounding Halley's Comet in 1910. "The End of the World" is not just a historical artifact; it is also a testament to human resilience in confronting our deepest fears with satire and wit.
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