Explosion Collection (page 5)

Boxer Rising, China, 1899-1901: Troops of the Eight-Nation Alliance under the command of Japanese Colonel Kuriya
528583 Boxer Rising, China, 1899-1901: Troops of the Eight-Nation Alliance under the command of Japanese Colonel Kuriya, attacking Tianjin (Tientsin), 14 July 1900

Sunrise over Ramon crater #8
Tal Paz-Fridman

Sunrise over Ramon crater #6
Tal Paz-Fridman

Sunrise over Ramon crater #5
Tal Paz-Fridman

Sunrise over Ramon crater #3
Tal Paz-Fridman

Sunrise over Ramon crater #2
Tal Paz-Fridman

Raging waves
Takafumi Yamashita

Birth of two stillborn babies, 15th century (engraving)
5311584 Birth of two stillborn babies, 15th century (engraving); (add.info.: The explosion is supposed to be uterine gasses)

War 14-18:German horse thrown into a tree 10 m high (Postcard)
ICA4837297 War 14-18:German horse thrown into a tree 10 m high (Postcard); (add.info.: Postcard, in N & B: Laun horse boche was thrown into a tree 10 m high by our 75 - War of 14 -18, Photography)

The American Civil War, 1861-1865:54th Regiment of Massachusetts (Black Regiment of the Union Armee also known as)
NWI4830058 The American Civil War, 1861-1865:54th Regiment of Massachusetts (Black Regiment of the Union Armee also known as the Black Regiment)

Coal mine: miners prepare an explosive charge to build a tunnel, 1860s. Colour engraving of the 19th century
NWI4826391 Coal mine: miners prepare an explosive charge to build a tunnel, 1860s. Colour engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info.: Coal mine: miners prepare an explosive charge to build a tunnel)

Napoleon blowing up his comrades. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Cruikshank from The Life of Napoleon a
FLO4608413 Napoleon blowing up his comrades. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Cruikshank from The Life of Napoleon a Hudibrastic Poem by Doctor Syntax, T

Russian cruiser Varyag
2604143 Russian cruiser Varyag'; (add.info.: Russo - Japanese War 1904 - 1905: Russian cruiser Varyag receiving her death - blows from the Japanese fleet at the Battle of Chemulpo, February 1904)

American Civil War, battle of ironclads
2603974 American Civil War, battle of ironclads; (add.info.: American Civil War: Engagement between the Confederate ironclad Merrimac (also called Virginia')

Cartoon on Russian secret police
2603889 Cartoon on Russian secret police; (add.info.: Cartoon on the Russian secret police. From "L'Assiette au Beurre", Paris, 13 March 1909)

Destruction of the rebel monster "Merrimac" off Craney Island
2909859 Destruction of the rebel monster "Merrimac" off Craney Island; (add.info.: Destruction of the rebel monster "Merrimac" off Craney Island, May 11th 1862)

Destruction caused by a British bomb, WWI (litho)
3252882 Destruction caused by a British bomb, WWI (litho); Private Collection; (add.info.: Destruction caused by a British bomb thrown from an aeroplane onto a German cavalry column)

The loss of the iron steamer Elberfeld, 1850
3478496 The loss of the iron steamer Elberfeld, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the loss of the iron steamer Elberfeld'. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

First World War: France, Postcard: portrait drawing of the inventor Francois Eugene Turpin (1848-1927)
LUX4736029 First World War: France, Postcard: portrait drawing of the inventor Francois Eugene Turpin (1848-1927) of the melinite that contributes to the superiority of the French artillery

First World War: France, Patriotic Map showing a rooster singing victory for 1917, 1917
LUX4739468 First World War: France, Patriotic Map showing a rooster singing victory for 1917, 1917; (add.info.: World War I - War 14-18 (1914-1918) - World War I (WWI or WW1): France

View of the crater of Mt. Vesuvius: the interior in 1751, and in 1775. Handcoloured copperplate engraving
FLO4574370 View of the crater of Mt. Vesuvius: the interior in 1751, and in 1775. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Bertuch's " Bilderbuch fur Kinder" (Picture Book for Children)

The moonlight battle off St. Vincent, 1782 (mezzotint)
1579727 The moonlight battle off St. Vincent, 1782 (mezzotint); (add.info.: Mezzotint of the moonlight battle off St. Vincent. In the distance the San Domingo blowing up. Print by R. Laurie)

German attack of british navy during the great war (painting)
1755409 German attack of british navy during the great war (painting); (add.info.: german attack of british navy during the great war); Photo: Tallandier

The Filamentary Nebula
5307776 The Filamentary Nebula.; (add.info.: Lithograph of the Filamentary Nebula (NGC 6960). This is part of an exploding sphere of gas emitted by a super-nova more than 1000 years ago

The Battle of the Nile: Destruction of L'Orient, 1 August 1798, 1825 (oil on canvas)
7337688 The Battle of the Nile: Destruction of L'Orient, 1 August 1798, 1825 (oil on canvas) by Brown, Mather (1761-1831); 103.4x123.2 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

The destruction of L'Orient at the Battle of the Nile, 1 August 1798, 1825-27 (oil on canvas)
7337687 The destruction of L'Orient at the Battle of the Nile, 1 August 1798, 1825-27 (oil on canvas) by Arnald, George (1763-1841); 185.5x269 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Preparation of nitroglycerin. Engraving 1889
JAB4120775 Preparation of nitroglycerin. Engraving 1889; (add.info.: Preparation of nitroglycerin. Engraving 1889); Photo ©Jaime Abecasis

First World War: France, Patriotic Map showing a good sister on the battlefield praying to God to watch over
LUX4740104 First World War: France, Patriotic Map showing a good sister on the battlefield praying to God to watch over the soldier and the flag

The cruiser Aurora bombarding the Winter Palace, c.1923-24 (colour litho)
CHT173043 The cruiser Aurora bombarding the Winter Palace, c.1923-24 (colour litho) by Carrey, Georges (1902-53); Private Collection; (add.info)

Siege of Toulon (France), 1793. Watercolor (34.1x46 cm), late 18th century
MMM5484532 Siege of Toulon (France), 1793. Watercolor (34.1x46 cm), late 18th century.; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Siege of Toulon (France), 1793

Crimean War 1853-1856: Russians, having destroyed as much as possible and scuttled their fleet
531340 Crimean War 1853-1856: Russians, having destroyed as much as possible and scuttled their fleet, abandoning the main southern part of Sebastapol for the northern forts, 8 September 1855

An explosion on the steamboat Alfred Thomas at Easton, 1860
1575268 An explosion on the steamboat Alfred Thomas at Easton, 1860; (add.info.: An explosion on the steamboat Alfred Thomas at Easton, Pennsylvania)

At the sight of the devils and the smoke, Madame MacMiche shouted with terror
CHT173759 At the sight of the devils and the smoke, Madame MacMiche shouted with terror, illustration from Un Bon Petit Diable by Comtesse Sophie de Segur (1799-1874) c.1840 (colour litho)

Nitroglycerin processing plant, explosives factory, Val Bormida, near Cengio, North West Italy, 1888
538429 Nitroglycerin processing plant, explosives factory, Val Bormida, near Cengio, North West Italy, 1888. From La Nature, Paris, 1888

The Naval Battle of Iquique, between the Chilean Esmeralda and the Montor Huascar on the 23rd May 1879 (engraving)
IND146587 The Naval Battle of Iquique, between the Chilean Esmeralda and the Montor Huascar on the 23rd May 1879 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: war of the Pacific (1879-83); Iquique

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"Capturing the Power: A Spectacle of Explosions Unleashed" In the realm of art, explosions have been depicted in various forms throughout history. From Norman Lindsay's mesmerizing portrayal of a star exploding to James Prinsep Beadle's vivid depiction of the Ulster Division under attack, these artworks encapsulate the sheer intensity and devastation caused by such cataclysmic events. Charles John De Lacy's masterpiece, "The Vindictive at Zeebrugge, " transports us to 1918 when this explosive assault unfolded during World War I. The image serves as a haunting reminder of the sacrifices made by brave soldiers amidst chaos and destruction. Moving forward in time, we witness Bruce Bairnsfather's poignant WWI cartoon titled "A Miner Success. " This clever illustration sheds light on the dangerous conditions faced by miners who were tasked with detonating explosives underground during wartime. Shifting our gaze beyond Earth, we encounter a stunning composite image capturing the Crab Nebula. This celestial explosion showcases nature's ability to create breathtaking beauty even within its most violent moments. Not limited to war or natural phenomena, explosions also find their place in entertainment. Rik Mayall and Adrian Edmundson immortalized these fiery bursts through their comedic brilliance as the Dangerous Brothers on Saturday Live. Their explosive performances left audiences roaring with laughter. Taking flight into aviation history, we marvel at Hendon Aerial Pageant where daredevil pilots showcased aerial stunts that thrilled spectators while pushing boundaries within controlled explosions and pyrotechnics displays. Artistic interpretations extend further into space as well; supernova they are brought to life through captivating artwork that captures both their destructive force and awe-inspiring magnificence. History reminds us that not all explosions occur on land or in space; tragedy struck aboard steamboat Sultana in 1865 when it exploded near Helena. This disaster claimed countless lives and stands as a somber testament to the devastating consequences of an explosion gone wrong. In contrast, H.