Gezicht op Oosterweel met verwoeste huizen na een ontploffing van een munitiefabriek in 1889 1889

This photograph, "Gezicht op Oosterweel met verwoeste huizen na een ontploffing van een munitiefabriek in 1889," by Henri Schleusner, captures the devastation of the village of Oosterweel after a munitions factory explosion in 1889. The image shows the aftermath of the blast, with damaged buildings and rubble scattered throughout the scene. The photograph is a poignant reminder of the destructive power of industrial accidents and provides a glimpse into the lives of those who were impacted by this tragedy. Schleusner, a photographer known for his documentation of 19th-century Belgian life, created this powerful image that highlights the human cost of industrial development.