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Viaduct on Cheat River, from Album of Virginia, 1858 (colour litho)
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Viaduct on Cheat River, from Album of Virginia, 1858 (colour litho)
619375 Viaduct on Cheat River, from Album of Virginia, 1858 (colour litho) by Beyer, Edward (1820-65); Private Collection; (add.info.: Manager or engineer talking to a navvy. ); The Stapleton Collection; German, out of copyright
Media ID 22692034
© The Stapleton Collection / Bridgeman Images
Chopping Engineer Manager Navvy Steam Train Talking Trunk Viaduct West Virginia Conversation Labourer
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This print titled "Viaduct on Cheat River, from Album of Virginia, 1858" transports us back to a bygone era in American history. The image showcases the impressive architecture of a viaduct spanning across the Cheat River in West Virginia. The vibrant colors and intricate details captured through the lithographic process bring this scene to life. In the foreground, we see a manager or engineer engaged in conversation with a hardworking navvy, highlighting the collaborative effort behind such monumental construction projects. The surrounding landscape exudes tranquility and rural charm, with lush greenery and towering trees framing the river below. The presence of a steam train crossing over the bridge adds an element of movement and progress to this idyllic countryside setting. It serves as a reminder of how railways played an integral role in connecting communities during this time period. The photograph also emphasizes laborers diligently chopping wood nearby, symbolizing their indispensable contribution to building infrastructure in America's expanding frontier. This snapshot encapsulates both human ingenuity and nature's beauty harmoniously coexisting. Preserved within private collections like The Stapleton Collection, this artwork offers us a glimpse into 19th-century America - its aspirations for growth, technological advancements, and appreciation for its vast landscapes. As viewers today, we can appreciate not only the artistic merit but also reflect upon our own connection to history as we admire this remarkable piece from Edward Beyer's album of Virginia.
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