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Forward Deck Great Eastern Cleared First Attempt
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Forward Deck Great Eastern Cleared First Attempt
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10 3 8 1826 1909 1865 66 263 Cm 6 15 16 Allowing Messages Atlantic Beneath Forth Gouache Great Technological Achievements Minutes North America Robert Charles Dudley Speed Back Steamer Telegraphic Cable Touches Twelve Days Grapple
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This print from the Liszt Collection showcases the awe-inspiring "Forward Deck Great Eastern Cleared First Attempt" by Robert Charles Dudley. Created in 1865, this watercolor and graphite masterpiece captures a pivotal moment in history. The artwork depicts the great technological achievements of its time - the laying of a telegraphic cable beneath the Atlantic Ocean. With meticulous detail and skillful touches of gouache, Dudley brings to life the immense scale and complexity of this groundbreaking endeavor. On August 11th, 1865, as depicted in this piece, the Great Eastern steamer grapples with a lost cable on its forward deck. This significant event marked an important milestone in communication between North America and Europe. The successful completion of this project allowed messages to be transmitted back and forth at unprecedented speed - mere minutes instead of twelve days it previously took. Dudley's work not only celebrates human ingenuity but also pays homage to British engineering prowess during the 19th century. The sheer size of his drawings on a sheet measuring 6 feet by over 8 feet (176 x 263 cm) further emphasizes both his artistic talent and dedication to capturing historical moments. As you admire this remarkable print, take a moment to appreciate how far we have come since those early days when technology connected continents through daring feats like these.
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