Parma's brug bij Antwerpen door een brander opgeblazen 1842

"Parma's Bridge Blown Up by a Fire Ship" is an 1842 lithograph by Gustave Buschmann. The work depicts the destruction of Parma's Bridge in Antwerp, Belgium. The bridge was destroyed by a fire ship, and the lithograph captures the dramatic moment of the explosion. The scene is dominated by a large plume of smoke and debris rising from the bridge, casting a dark shadow over the water below. The bridge is barely visible in the background, swallowed by the powerful force of the blast. Buschmann's use of detailed hatching and crosshatching creates a sense of depth and movement in the image. The lithograph is a powerful reminder of the destructive power of war and the impact of human conflict on infrastructure.