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Construction of the London and Birmingham Railway, c. 1835 (pencil and ink with wash on paper; composite sketch)
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Construction of the London and Birmingham Railway, c. 1835 (pencil and ink with wash on paper; composite sketch)
7389706 Construction of the London and Birmingham Railway, c.1835 (pencil and ink with wash on paper; composite sketch) by Bourne, John Cooke (1814-96); 27x33 cm; Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, Telford, Shropshire, UK; (add.info.: Arist: John Cooke Bourne (1814-1896)
Composite sketch showing the construction of the London and Birmingham Railway, with stone mason working on stone, horse with cart, spectators and picknickers, bricklaying navvies, and bricklayers carrying hods, 3 days work or more / on this written in ink next to illustration of stone mason, Our noble selves written in pencil beneath illustration of picnickers, and Beaver written in ink at bottom of image; 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
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© Elton Collection, Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust / Bridgeman Images
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This photo print, titled "Construction of the London and Birmingham Railway, c. 1835" offers a fascinating glimpse into the monumental project that forever transformed transportation in England. Created by John Cooke Bourne, an accomplished artist of his time, this composite sketch showcases the intricate details of the railway's construction process. The image portrays a bustling scene filled with various laborers and onlookers. A skilled stone mason diligently works on shaping stones while nearby, a horse-drawn cart transports materials. Spectators and picnickers gather to witness this remarkable feat of engineering unfold before their eyes. Bourne's meticulous attention to detail is evident as he captures bricklaying navvies meticulously carrying hods and other workers engaged in their respective tasks. The annotations accompanying certain figures add an intriguing layer to the artwork; "Our noble selves" written beneath the illustration of picnickers suggests a sense of pride or identification with these observers. Published in Bourne's renowned 1838 lithographic series on the London and Birmingham Railway, this particular piece encapsulates three days' worth or more of work involved in its creation. It serves as both a historical record and an artistic testament to one of Britain's most significant infrastructure projects. Displayed at Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust in Telford, Shropshire, UK, this print from Fine Art Finder allows viewers to appreciate Bourne's skillful technique while immersing themselves in the rich history surrounding this iconic railway construction.
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