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The Great Western
The SS Great Western departs on her maiden voyage from Bristol to New York, 8th April 1838. Designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel, the oak-hulled paddle-wheel steamship was scrapped in 1856. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
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Hulton Archive
Media ID 11770860
© 2010 Getty Images
1830 1839 Bristol England Diry 16789 Journey Leaving Paddleboat Rowboat Transatlantic Great Western Maiden Voyage Painted Image Ss Great Western
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
"Step back in time with our stunning poster print from the Media Storehouse collection, featuring "The Great Western" by Hulton Archive from Fine Art Storehouse. Witness the majesty of Isambard Kingdom Brunel's iconic oak-hulled paddle-wheel steamship as she embarks on her historic maiden voyage from Bristol to New York on 8th April 1838. This beautifully detailed image captures the essence of maritime history, transporting you back to an era of innovation and exploration. Add this captivating piece to your home or office to inspire and intrigue, and let the story of the SS Great Western live on."
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.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 59.4cm x 38.5cm (23.4" x 15.2")
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 Great Western embarks on her historic maiden voyage from Bristol to New York, 8th April 1838. This print captures the awe-inspiring moment as Isambard Kingdom Brunel's magnificent creation sets sail, marking a new era in transatlantic travel. Designed with meticulous attention to detail, The Great Western stands tall and proud, showcasing its oak-hulled paddle-wheel steamship structure. Its powerful engines exude strength and determination, ready to conquer the vast ocean ahead. As rowing boats surround this majestic vessel, their occupants bid farewell to loved ones with mixed emotions of excitement and longing. The black and white composition adds a timeless quality to this archival image, emphasizing the historical significance of this journey. The painted image evokes a sense of nostalgia for an era when sea voyages were filled with anticipation and adventure. This photograph serves as a testament to human ingenuity and exploration. It reminds us of the remarkable progress made in transportation during the early 19th century. The SS Great Western paved the way for future advancements in maritime technology while connecting continents like never before. As we gaze upon this extraordinary scene captured by Hulton Archive/Getty Images, we are transported back in time - witnessing not only a ship departing but also witnessing history being made.
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