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The Peace Commemoration - the Fireworks in Hyde-Park and the Green-Park, sketched from Kensington-Ga Creator: Unknown
The Peace Commemoration - the Fireworks in Hyde-Park and the Green-Park, sketched from Kensington-Gardens, [London], 1856. Celebrating the end of the Crimean War. [The display]...comprised almost everything that is either new, curious, or beautiful in pyrotechny...The stars, hoops, and crosses elicited the most enthusiastic expressions of delight...Those rockets which, exploding in the air, threw out clusters of coloured stars were also much admired; while loud cheering arose from all sides when a number of shells, discharged together, burst far above the heads of the spectators, changing into graceful and glittering forms which charmed the eye and filled the air with light. Cascades, fountains, and trees were represented with wonderful exactness; and perhaps one of the most beautiful features of the display was the formation in the air of sheaves of yellow corn'. From "Illustrated London News", 1856
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This sketch, titled 'The Peace Commemoration - the Fireworks in Hyde-Park and the Green-Park, sketched from Kensington-Gardens,' commemorates the grand fireworks display held in London in 1856 to celebrate the end of the Crimean War. The image captures the breathtaking scene as the night sky lights up with an array of pyrotechnic marvels. The display reportedly consisted of an exquisite assortment of 'everything that is either new, curious, or beautiful in pyrotechny.' The stars, hoops, and crosses ignited the most fervent reactions from the onlookers, while the rockets that burst into clusters of coloured stars elicited widespread delight. The spectators erupted in cheers as shells, discharged in unison, formed stunning, graceful shapes in the sky. Cascades, fountains, and trees were meticulously replicated in the night sky, adding to the enchantment of the display. One of its most beautiful features was the formation of sheaves of yellow corn in the air, symbolizing the hope and abundance that came with the end of the war. This evocative sketch, taken from Kensington-Gardens, offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time when Londoners came together to celebrate peace and unity. The image remains a testament to the power of fireworks to captivate and inspire, leaving us with a sense of wonder and awe.
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