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The Civil War in Chili, The Battle of Vina Del Mar, 1891. Creator: Charles William Wyllie
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The Civil War in Chili, The Battle of Vina Del Mar, 1891. Creator: Charles William Wyllie
The Civil War in Chili, The Battle of Vina Del Mar, 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891
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The Battle of Vina del Mar, Chile, 1891: A Moment Frozen in Time by Charles William Wyllie This evocative black and white print by renowned British artist Charles William Wyllie captures the intensity and chaos of the Battle of Vina del Mar, which took place on February 14, 1891, during the Chilean Civil War. The conflict arose from a rebellion against the government of President José Manuel Balmaceda and was led by the opposition, known as the National Union. The image, published in "The Graphic: An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper," depicts the decisive moment of the battle as British and Chilean forces clash along the coastline near Vina del Mar, a coastal town in central Chile. In the foreground, a Chilean sailing ship attempts to run aground to escape the relentless attack from the British fleet, which is visible in the background. The smoke from the battle rises high into the sky, obscuring the sun and casting an eerie pall over the scene. The Victorian-era artist masterfully captures the raw emotion and energy of the battle, with soldiers and sailors engaged in hand-to-hand combat and the deafening roar of cannon fire filling the air. The contrast between the white sails of the British ships and the black water of the bay adds a striking visual element to the print, further emphasizing the clash of forces. The Battle of Vina del Mar marked the end of the Chilean Civil War and solidified Chile's status as a dominant power in South America. This powerful and evocative print serves as a testament to the events that shaped the continent's history and the artist's ability to capture the essence of a moment frozen in time.
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