Dijkbreuk bij de Buntentorsteinweg te Bremen, 31 maart 1845 1845 - 1847

This 1845-1847 artwork by H. Claussen depicts the aftermath of a dike breach in Bremen, Germany. The image shows the flooded Buntentorsteinweg, a street or road, with choppy water and small boats in the foreground. This historically accurate portrayal of the event is a striking example of 19th-century printmaking, capturing a specific moment in time with detail and precision. The artwork's title, "Dijkbreuk bij de Buntentorsteinweg te Bremen, 31 maart 1845," clarifies the date and location of the disaster.