The image depicts a city fire. A large building is engulfed in flames and smoke on the left. The building has multiple stories with balconies and what appears to be a sign that reads "COMMERCE" on the bottom right. Flames are licking at the windows and smoke is billowing out. To the right, another building with a sign is partially obscured by smoke. People are on the ground in the foreground. The people are dressed in clothing typical of the late 19th or early 20th century. The scene is chaotic, with debris scattered around. The illustration is in black and white. The style is detailed and realistic. City Fire by Auguste Louis Lepère.
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- 655 × 893 px
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