Quadrilles for the Piano Forte, c1840 (lithograph on paper)

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Quadrilles for the Piano Forte, c1840 (lithograph on paper)

8836224 Quadrilles for the Piano Forte, c1840 (lithograph on paper) by Cheffins, Charles Frederick (1807-1861) ; 34 x 25 cm; Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, Telford, Shropshire, UK; (add.info.: sheet music cover for 'Quadrilles for the Piano Forte', Composed and Respectfully Dedicated to Edmund Chambers Esqr. of Radway, by W. Henry Wilkes. Sheet music cover showing view of Wolverton Viaduct on the London and Birmingham Railway
Published by Charles Ollivier, Music & Musical Instrument Seller, 41, New Bond Street, "where may be had Perry's Lochlomond Quadrilles". C. F. Cheffins lithographer, 9 Southampton Buildings, Holborn, London.
Ollivier advertised in The Morning Post 14 January 1840 that he could supply everything required for a "Quadrille Party". By July 1854 he was Secretary of St George's Hall, Bradford and in 1861 was Secretary to the Tradesmen's Benevolent Institution, Bradford. In 1865 St. George's Hall gave a concert in his honour "Mr Charles Ollivier First and Farewell Full Dress Concert for his benefit"
Charles Frederick Cheffins (1807-1861) was a British mechanical draughtsman, cartographer, consulting engineer, and surveyor, known for his drawings of locomotive engines, cartographic work, and as a surveyor for numerous railroad projects. He was an assistant to John Ericsson and George Stephenson, and surveyed for many British railroad companies in the mid-19th century. Cheffins prepared many of the designs for the construction of the bridges on the London and Birmingham Railway and from 1830, Cheffins started making lithographs, which were published in magazines.
Wolverton Viaduct is a railway bridge carrying the West Coast Main Line over the River Great Ouse to the north of Wolverton, part of the City of Milton Keynes. Built under the supervision of Robert Stephenson in 1837 for the London and Birmingham Railway, it is one of the largest and most notable structures on the route and is a grade II listed building.); © Elton Collection, Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust

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© © Elton Collection, Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust / Bridgeman Images

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This stunning lithograph print of "Quadrilles for the Piano Forte" from c1840 captures not only the intricate sheet music cover design but also a glimpse of history with a view of Wolverton Viaduct on the London and Birmingham Railway. Composed by W. Henry Wilkes and dedicated to Edmund Chambers Esqr. of Radway, this piece showcases the artistry and dedication put into creating music during the 19th century. The talented British mechanical draughtsman, cartographer, and surveyor Charles Frederick Cheffins brought this composition to life through his detailed lithograph work. Known for his drawings of locomotive engines and cartographic expertise, Cheffins played a vital role in many railroad projects during his time. The inclusion of Wolverton Viaduct in the sheet music cover adds an extra layer of significance to this artwork. Built under Robert Stephenson's supervision in 1837, this railway bridge remains one of the largest structures on its route and is now a grade II listed building. As you admire this print, let yourself be transported back to a time when music was intricately crafted and railway engineering was at its peak. The combination of artistic talent and historical context makes this lithograph print truly special, offering a window into both musical creativity and industrial progress in 19th-century Britain.

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