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The very same night the whole place blew up, c
478408 The very same night the whole place blew up, c.1880 (pen & ink with w/c on paper) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Page from the illustrated diary of a naive missionary in the South Seas, chronicling a number of his fanciful adventures, entitled Ye Pilgrimage of ye Revnd. Simpleheart.); The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright
Media ID 22400332
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Danger Diary Exotic Fiction Hurricane Lightning Missionary Orientalism Panic Peril Pilgrimage South Seas Storm Turmoil Flames
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The Very Same Night - A Captivating Tale Unveiled in a Single Frame
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. In this intriguing print titled "The very same night the whole place blew up, c. 1880" we are transported into the vividly imaginative world of an English missionary's illustrated diary. The image, created by an anonymous 19th-century English School artist, captures a pivotal moment from the journal entitled "Ye Pilgrimage of ye Revnd. Simpleheart". Amidst a backdrop of chaos and destruction, we witness the aftermath of a catastrophic hurricane that has ravaged an exotic South Seas locale. With pen and ink delicately enhanced by watercolor, the artist skillfully portrays swirling storm clouds illuminated by bolts of lightning that pierce through the darkened sky. This scene not only showcases the artist's mastery but also reveals elements of orientalism prevalent during colonial times. It invites us to delve into tales of danger and exploration as experienced by our naive protagonist on his perilous journey. As flames engulf buildings and panic ensues among inhabitants, we are left to ponder what led to this dramatic climax in our missionary's adventure-filled narrative. The turbulent weather serves as both a metaphorical representation of internal turmoil faced by those embarking on colonial expeditions and a literal manifestation of fear brought about by nature's wrath. Through this mesmerizing illustration, we catch glimpses into an exotic world filled with mystery and excitement—a testament to human curiosity and exploration. This artwork from Bridgeman Images' Stap
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