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Under Runcorn Viaduct Manchester Ship Canal, 1893 (pen with wash on paper)
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Under Runcorn Viaduct Manchester Ship Canal, 1893 (pen with wash on paper)
7389725 Under Runcorn Viaduct Manchester Ship Canal, 1893 (pen with wash on paper) by Simpson, William (1823-99); 29x23 cm; Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, Telford, Shropshire, UK; (add.info.: Arist: William Simpson RI FRGS (1823-1899)
View of Runcorn Viaduct over the Manchester Ship Canal, with ship in middle distance and man, woman and child walking beside canal on left); © Elton Collection, Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust
Media ID 32019840
© Elton Collection, Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust / Bridgeman Images
Acqueducts Canal Railroad Train Rail Viaduct Victorian Style Britisch Britisch Means Of Conveyance Uk United Kingdom
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This print titled "Under Runcorn Viaduct Manchester Ship Canal, 1893" takes us back to the late 19th century in Manchester, UK. The artwork, created by William Simpson, showcases his incredible talent for capturing architectural marvels and landscapes. In this piece, we are transported to the picturesque scene of Runcorn Viaduct towering over the Manchester Ship Canal. A ship gracefully sails through the canal in the middle distance while a man, woman, and child leisurely stroll along its banks on the left side. The viaduct's grandeur is emphasized by its iron structure that spans across the canal. Simpson's use of pen with wash on paper adds depth and texture to this stunning drawing. His attention to detail brings every element of this composition to life - from the intricate lines depicting railway tracks on top of the viaduct to delicate shading that highlights each figure present. As we admire this work of art from Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust's collection in Telford, Shropshire, we can't help but be transported back in time. This piece not only captures a moment frozen in history but also serves as a testament to human ingenuity and our ability to create magnificent structures that stand against time. The combination of architecture, nature (represented by both river and landscape), transportation elements like railways and ships make this artwork an enchanting portrayal of industrial progress during that era. It reminds us how interconnected these elements were in shaping society at large.
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