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The great railway revolution
Scenes and incidents showing the conflict waged in the southwest between the forces of honest industry and the agents of the arch-tyrant Jay Gould. Date: 1886
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1886 Conflict Forces Gould Honest Incidents Rail Road Revolution South West Tyrant
Mouse Mat
A high quality photographic print manufactured into a durable wipe clean mouse mat (27x22cm) with a non slip backing, which works with all mice.
Archive quality photographic print in a durable wipe clean mouse mat with non slip backing. Works with all computer mice
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 16.8cm x 25.4cm (6.6" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 21.8cm x 26.9cm (8.6" x 10.6")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph print, titled "The Great Railway Revolution: Scenes and Incidents Showing the Conflict Waged in the Southwest between the Forces of Honest Industry and the Agents of the Arch-Tyrant Jay Gould," transports us back to the tumultuous year of 1886 in American history. The image captures the raw energy and intense struggle that characterized the railway expansion in the United States during this period. The railroad, a symbol of progress and industrial might, stretches out in the foreground, its iron tracks snaking through the landscape like veins of steel. Yet, the idyllic scene is disrupted by the presence of a train, its smokestacks belching plumes of black smoke into the sky. This intrusion of industry into the natural world underscores the conflict at the heart of the photograph. On the left, a group of determined men, emblematic of "honest industry," stand defiantly in front of a train, their faces set in grim determination. They are likely union workers, fighting for fair wages and working conditions in the face of ruthless corporate exploitation. On the right, a sinister figure looms in the shadows, represented by the ominous archway bearing the name "Jay Gould." Gould, a notorious railroad tycoon, was known for his ruthless business tactics and monopolistic practices. He was a powerful and feared figure who wielded immense influence over the railway industry in the Southwest. The photograph captures the tension and conflict between the forces of progress and the agents of corporate greed, highlighting the social and economic upheaval that accompanied the railway revolution in America. The image is a poignant reminder of the struggles and sacrifices made by ordinary people in the pursuit of a better future, even in the face of seemingly insurmountable odds.
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