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New Foreign Baggage Warehouse, St Katherines Docks (engraving)
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New Foreign Baggage Warehouse, St Katherines Docks (engraving)
1101499 New Foreign Baggage Warehouse, St Katherines Docks (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Foreign Baggage Warehouse, St Katherines Docks. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 25 October 1845.); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection; English, out of copyright
Media ID 22209598
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This engraving from the 19th century takes us back in time to the bustling St Katherines Docks in London. The image showcases the impressive architecture of the New Foreign Baggage Warehouse, a hub of activity and commerce during that era. The warehouse stands tall and proud against the backdrop of a busy dockyard, with ships unloading their precious cargo nearby. Its grandeur is evident in every intricate detail captured by the skilled English School artist who created this engraving. As we delve into this piece, we are transported into its interiors, where workers can be seen diligently sorting through foreign baggage. The atmosphere is alive with energy as crates are opened and inspected, revealing treasures from distant lands. It's fascinating to witness this glimpse into a time when international trade was flourishing and exotic goods were arriving on these shores. The illustration originally featured in The Illustrated London News on October 25th, 1845 - an important publication that brought news and stories to life through vivid imagery like this one. Now preserved within a private collection, it serves as a window into history for all those who appreciate fine art. Thanks to Bridgeman Images' Fine Art Finder platform, we have access to this remarkable print today. It allows us to marvel at not only the technical skill involved but also provides insight into an era long gone – reminding us of how far our world has come since then.
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