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Construction of the London and Birmingham Railway, c. 1835 (pencil on paper; composite sketch)
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Construction of the London and Birmingham Railway, c. 1835 (pencil on paper; composite sketch)
7389722 Construction of the London and Birmingham Railway, c.1835 (pencil on paper; composite sketch) by Bourne, John Cooke (1814-96); 22x28 cm; Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, Telford, Shropshire, UK; (add.info.: Arist: John Cooke Bourne (1814-1896)
View of men working to position cast iron bridge girders, 1 with shovel, 1 with pickaxe; Bourne's 1838 publications A Series of Lithographic Drawings on the London and Birmingham Railway, showed the construction of the railway from London to Birmingham in the year 1837=38); © Elton Collection, Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust
Media ID 32019838
© Elton Collection, Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust / Bridgeman Images
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This print captures the construction of the London and Birmingham Railway in approximately 1835. Created by John Cooke Bourne, a renowned artist of the time, this composite sketch showcases men diligently working to position cast iron bridge girders. The scene depicts one man wielding a shovel while another wields a pickaxe, both focused on their tasks at hand. Bourne's lithographic drawings from 1838 titled "A Series of Lithographic Drawings on the London and Birmingham Railway" documented the railway's construction between London and Birmingham during 1837-38. This particular artwork provides an insightful glimpse into the immense effort put forth during this monumental project. The image portrays a bustling building site with various elements characteristic of construction works: wheelbarrows, scaffolding, and workers engrossed in their laborious duties. It serves as a testament to human ingenuity and determination as they strive to connect two major cities through rail transportation. With its detailed pencil strokes on paper, this preparatory sketch exemplifies Bourne's artistic talent and his ability to capture not only technical aspects but also convey emotions within his work. The Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust proudly houses this piece within its collection in Telford, Shropshire, UK. As we admire this remarkable snapshot from history, it reminds us of how far we have come in terms of technological advancements while honoring those who dedicated themselves to shaping our modern world through infrastructure development.
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