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The Burning of the Houses of Parliament by Turner

Posted on December 6, 2013 by artisoo

On the evening October 16th 1834, the home of the Parliament of the United Kingdom--the Palace of Westminster accidentally caught a big fire and was almost destroyed in that conflagration. The fire first started from overheated chimney flues and quickly … Continue reading →

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Hannibal and his Army Crossing the Alps by Turner

Posted on November 19, 2013 by artisoo

Snow Storm: Hannibal and his Army Crossing the Alps is an oil painting by Joseph Mallord William Turner in 1812. It depicts the historical story of Hannibal and his soldiers to cross the Maritime Alps on expedition to Rome. The … Continue reading →

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