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Mr Wyatts Foundry, published in The Illustrated London News, 11th July 1846
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Mr Wyatts Foundry, published in The Illustrated London News, 11th July 1846
XJF437959 Mr Wyatts Foundry, published in The Illustrated London News, 11th July 1846 (engraving) by Landells, Ebenezer (1808-60); Private Collection; (add.info.: This is the foundry of Victorian painter and sculptor Matthew Cotes Wyatt (1777-1862) on the Harrow Road, London; The sculpture in progress is the monumental bronze of the Duke of Wellington (1769-1852) that Wyatt created for the top of the Wellington Arch at Hyde Park Corner; The statue was mainly created using bronze derived from French cannon captured at the Battle of Waterloo and melted down at Wyatts foundry; ); British, out of copyright
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This print, titled "Mr Wyatts Foundry" takes us back to the bustling Harrow Road in London during the Victorian era. Published in The Illustrated London News on July 11th, 1846, this engraving by Ebenezer Landells offers a glimpse into the world of Matthew Cotes Wyatt, a renowned painter and sculptor of his time. The focal point of the image is an impressive sculpture in progress: the monumental bronze statue of the Duke of Wellington. This masterpiece was destined to adorn the top of the iconic Wellington Arch at Hyde Park Corner. What makes this artwork even more remarkable is that it was crafted using bronze derived from French cannon captured during the historic Battle of Waterloo. In this snapshot frozen in time, we witness skilled craftsmen meticulously working on various stages of casting and sculpting. The scene is filled with scaffolding, equipment, pulleys, hoists, ropes - all essential tools required for such a grand undertaking. The rafters overhead create an intricate web against which these dedicated workers bring their artistic vision to life. As we delve deeper into this print from Fine Art Finder's private collection, we can't help but marvel at both Wyatt's talent as a sculptor and Landells' ability to capture such detail through his engraving. It serves as a testament not only to their individual skills but also to an era where artistry merged with industrial innovation to create enduring masterpieces like this one.
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