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Construction of the London and Birmingham Railway, c. 1835 (pencil with wash on paper; composite sketch)
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Construction of the London and Birmingham Railway, c. 1835 (pencil with wash on paper; composite sketch)
7389721 Construction of the London and Birmingham Railway, c.1835 (pencil with wash on paper; composite sketch) by Bourne, John Cooke (1814-96); 13x22 cm; Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, Telford, Shropshire, UK; (add.info.: Arist: John Cooke Bourne (1814-1896)
Showing the construction of the London and Birmingham Railway, with horse and cart and horse at top of image, tipping waggon in bottom right hand corner, and stone mason in centre; 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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This photo print, titled "Construction of the London and Birmingham Railway, c. 1835" offers a glimpse into the monumental task of building one of Britain's most iconic railways in the 19th century. Created by John Cooke Bourne, this composite sketch showcases his exceptional talent in capturing intricate details with pencil and wash on paper. The image depicts a bustling construction site filled with activity. In the foreground, we see a horse-drawn cart loaded with materials, symbolizing the hard work and determination required to complete such an ambitious project. Atop the image stands another horse, perhaps overseeing the operations taking place below. Intriguingly, a tipping wagon occupies the bottom right-hand corner of the sketch, hinting at both progress and movement within this dynamic scene. Meanwhile, a skilled stone mason takes center stage as he diligently works on shaping stones for railway infrastructure. Bourne's lithographic drawings from 1838 further showcased his mastery in documenting every step involved in constructing this significant railway line connecting London to Birmingham during 1837-38. This artwork is part of Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust's Elton Collection in Telford, Shropshire – an invaluable piece that not only represents British history but also highlights Bourne's artistic brilliance. Through this composition, viewers are transported back to witness firsthand how human ingenuity transformed landscapes and revolutionized transportation systems during this era.
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