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The Diving Bell
A diving bell is lowered into the River Thames after an irruption of water into the Thames Tunnel, 1827. Rotherhithe Church is in the background. Isambard Kingdom Brunel supervised the repair operation after the leak, which occurred on 18th May, using bags of clay to mend the hole. Engraved by George Cooke after a drawing by Clarkson Stanfield, ARA. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
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Hulton Archive
Media ID 11800980
© 2010 Getty Images
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Experience the thrill of history with our stunning Media Storehouse Poster Print of 'The Diving Bell' from the Fine Art Storehouse collection. This captivating image, taken from the Hulton Archive, captures the moment a diving bell is lowered into the River Thames during the 1827 Thames Tunnel irruption. The iconic Rotherhithe Church stands proudly in the background, adding to the rich historical context of this remarkable moment. Bring the past into your present with this beautiful and intriguing poster print, perfect for adding character and depth to any room in your home or office.
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 38.8cm (23.4" x 15.3")
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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This print captures a historic moment in the heart of London's River Thames. The scene depicts the aftermath of an unexpected water breach in the Thames Tunnel, which occurred on May 18th, 1827. Isambard Kingdom Brunel, renowned engineer and visionary, can be seen overseeing the repair operation with utmost determination. In this remarkable image, a diving bell is being carefully lowered into the river as part of Brunel's innovative solution to mend the hole. Rotherhithe Church stands tall in the background, serving as a silent witness to this extraordinary feat of engineering prowess. The atmosphere is filled with anticipation and urgency as a crane hoists the diving bell into position. A rowboat floats nearby while groups of people gather along the riverbank to observe this monumental undertaking. Engraved by George Cooke after a drawing by Clarkson Stanfield, ARA. , this photograph exudes historical significance and showcases both artistic finesse and technical expertise. It serves as a testament to human ingenuity when faced with adversity. This print from Fine Art Storehouse allows us to immerse ourselves in an era where challenges were met head-on with unwavering determination. It reminds us that even amidst unforeseen obstacles, there are individuals like Brunel who rise above them through their brilliance and resilience.
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