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The Advanced Gallery on the French Side of the Mont Cenis Tunnel
STC188689 The Advanced Gallery on the French Side of the Mont Cenis Tunnel, with the Perforatrices at Work, from The Ascent of the Matterhorn by Edward Whymper, published 1860s-80s (engraving) by Whymper, Edward (1840-1911); Private Collection; (add.info.: under Frejus Pass, connecting Modane, France and Bardonecchia, Italy; built (1857-71) under direction of Germain Sommeiller (1815-71); used pioneering techniques including use of dynamite in rock blasting and a new rock drill; ); The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright
Media ID 22601468
© The Stapleton Collection / Bridgeman Images
Boring Drilling Engineer Machine Machinery Mount Tunnelling Workmen
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Bring the timeless beauty of Bridgeman Images' Fine Art Finder collection into your home or office with our Media Storehouse Poster Prints. This particular print showcases The Advanced Gallery on the French Side of the Mont Cenis Tunnel (STC188689), an iconic image from The Ascent of the Matterhorn by Edward Whymper. Witness the intricate details of the Perforatrices at work in this stunning representation of early Alpine exploration. Our high-quality poster prints are perfect for adding character and depth to any space, and are sure to be a conversation starter. Order yours today and experience the magic of fine art in your everyday life.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 59.4cm x 31cm (23.4" x 12.2")
Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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The Advanced Gallery on the French Side of the Mont Cenis Tunnel - A Glimpse into Engineering Marvels of the Past
EDITORS COMMENTS
. This print takes us back to a significant moment in history - a remarkable feat of engineering captured within an engraving. The image showcases "The Advanced Gallery on the French Side of the Mont Cenis Tunnel" a groundbreaking project connecting Modane, France and Bardonecchia, Italy under Frejus Pass. Published in the 1860s-80s by Edward Whymper, this print depicts heavy labor and machinery at work. The Perforatrices can be seen tirelessly drilling through rock with precision and determination. It is fascinating to witness these pioneering techniques employed during construction, including the use of dynamite for rock blasting and new rock drills. Spanning an impressive distance of 8.5 miles, this first great alpine tunnel was built from two sides simultaneously - a testament to human ingenuity and collaboration. Every worker portrayed here played their part in this monumental undertaking that forever changed transportation between France and Italy. As we admire this snapshot from history, let us appreciate not only the physicality involved but also recognize it as an extraordinary achievement in engineering prowess. This print serves as a reminder that progress often requires immense dedication, perseverance, and innovation - qualities embodied by those who worked diligently within these tunnels many years ago.
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