Blown Up Collection
"Blown Up
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"Blown Up: A Chronicle of Explosive Tragedies and Historic Moments" The devastating aftermath of World War 1 echoes through time as Chateau Caulaincourt is reduced to rubble, a haunting reminder of the destruction that ravaged Europe. In St Petersburg, an anarchist's ill-fated encounter with explosives ends in tragedy, captured vividly in a striking color lithograph that portrays the chaos and loss caused by reckless actions. Parisians' leisurely stroll turns into horror as an explosion rocks Sevastopol Boulevard, forever etching this tragic event in their memories through a captivating color lithograph. Grievous loss strikes the port of Piraeus in Greece, depicted poignantly in a color lithograph that captures the heart-wrenching aftermath of a catastrophic incident. From above, witness the surreal scene of a strange aerial bombing unfolding before your eyes; its vibrant colors heighten both fascination and dread. The Russian ship Vsevolod meets its fiery demise amidst the Baltic Sea after clashing with HMS Implacable under Swedish command – an intense moment immortalized through detailed lithography. Tremors shake Trieste as 900 quintals of balistite explode from the Basovizza powder keg; behold this formidable blast frozen in time by skilled artists using vivid colors on lithographic paper. French forces celebrate capturing their first Huns tank during wartime struggles – relive this significant victory through an evocative color lithograph that showcases triumph amid chaos. Witness history unfold as Robert Fulton's groundbreaking invention takes flight: his first torpedo obliterates a Danish brig with explosive force - depicted dramatically within a colorful illustration. Italy mourns its first victims lost to the Great War; parances soar into the air due to mine explosions - experience their sacrifice through poignant color lithography that pays homage to those fallen.