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Construction of the London and Birmingham Railway, c. 1835-38 (pencil with wash on paper; composite sketch)
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Construction of the London and Birmingham Railway, c. 1835-38 (pencil with wash on paper; composite sketch)
7394163 Construction of the London and Birmingham Railway, c.1835-38 (pencil with wash on paper; composite sketch) by Bourne, John Cooke (1814-96); 14x22 cm; Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, Telford, Shropshire, UK; (add.info.: By John Cooke Bourne (1814-96)
Showing the construction of the London and Birmingham Railway, with illustrations of a stone mason, a horse and a wheelbarrow; 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 32103280
© Elton Collection, Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust / Bridgeman Images
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This print captures the construction of the London and Birmingham Railway during the years 1835-38. Created by John Cooke Bourne, this composite sketch showcases the intricate details of this monumental project. The artwork measures 14x22 cm and is currently housed at the Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust in Telford, Shropshire, UK. Bourne's meticulous pencil with wash technique brings to life various elements of railway construction. In one corner, a skilled stone mason can be seen diligently working on shaping stones for the railway tracks. Nearby, a horse pulls a loaded wheelbarrow, symbolizing the laborious effort required to build such an ambitious transportation system. The sketch is part of Bourne's renowned 1838 publication titled "A Series of Lithographic Drawings on the London and Birmingham Railway". This collection provides a visual narrative of how this groundbreaking railway was constructed from London to Birmingham between 1837 and 1838. The image transports viewers back to early nineteenth-century Britain when rail travel was still in its infancy. It serves as a testament to human ingenuity and determination in overcoming challenges posed by terrain and logistics during large-scale infrastructure projects. This historic artwork not only offers insight into transportation history but also highlights Bourne's artistic talent as he masterfully captures both architectural details and human activity within his sketches. It stands as an important piece within the Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust collection, preserving British heritage for future generations to appreciate.
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