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Poster Print : James Brindley, English civil engineer and canal builder, c1770 (1835)
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James Brindley, English civil engineer and canal builder, c1770 (1835)
James Brindley, English civil engineer and canal builder, c1770 (1835). Brindley (1716-1772) rests a hand on a theodolite and points to the aqueduct over the Irwell on the Worsley to Manchester (Bridgewater) canal. He became an engineer, inventing a water engine for draining a coalmine in 1752. In 1759, after seeing Brindleys design for a silk mill, Francis Egerton, the Duke of Bridgewater, employed him to build the canal between Worsley and Manchester. After its completion in 1772, he went on to build the Grand Trunk, Birmingham and Chesterfield canals. Although illiterate all his life, Brindley constructed 365 miles of canals. Engraving after a portrait by Francis Parsons (fl1763-1783)
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A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Bring history to life with our stunning poster prints featuring James Brindley, the English civil engineer and canal builder, captured in this intriguing image taken around 1770. Brindley, dressed in period attire, is shown resting a hand on a theodolite and pointing to the aqueduct over the Irwell on the Worsley to Manchester canal. This captivating portrait, created by an unknown artist and published by Francis Parsons and Francis Egerton, is a testament to Brindley's groundbreaking contributions to engineering and transportation. Add this beautiful piece to your home or office to inspire and educate, and transport yourself back in time.
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 42cm x 52.7cm (16.5" x 20.7")
Estimated Product Size is 42cm x 59.4cm (16.5" x 23.4")
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.
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This print captures the essence of James Brindley, a remarkable figure in English history. In this portrait, dating back to 1770 but printed in 1835, Brindley stands confidently beside an aqueduct over the Irwell on the Worsley to Manchester (Bridgewater) canal. Resting his hand on a theodolite, he points with pride at his engineering masterpiece. Born in 1716 and passing away in 1772, Brindley's legacy as a civil engineer and canal builder remains unparalleled. Illiterate throughout his life, he defied all odds by constructing an astounding 365 miles of canals across England. His journey began when he invented a water engine for draining coalmines in 1752. Brindley's exceptional talent caught the attention of Francis Egerton, Duke of Bridgewater, who commissioned him to build the Worsley to Manchester canal after being impressed by his design for a silk mill. The completion of this project marked only the beginning of Brindley's illustrious career. With unwavering determination and mathematical precision demonstrated through his use of surveying instruments like theodolites and tripods, Brindley went on to construct other significant canals such as the Grand Trunk Canal as well as those in Birmingham and Chesterfield. This engraving is based on a portrait by Francis Parsons from around that time period which beautifully captures both Brindley's physical appearance and professional demeanor. It serves as a testament to not only his engineering prowess but also his invaluable contributions towards transforming transportation systems across Britain during the eighteenth century.
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