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Steam - powered earth excavators
Panama Canal: excavating with steam - powered earth excavators and earth transporters at Tabemilla during the de Lesseps attempt to dig the Panama Canal. Wood engraving, 1888
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Media ID 9700609
© Universal History Archive
1888 Elevated View Excavating Illustration Techniques Large Group Of People Looking Away Manual Worker Only Men Panama Canal Railroad Track Steam Steam Power Technology Wood Engraving Working De Lesseps
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Step back in time with Media Storehouse's captivating Poster Prints featuring the grit and determination of steam-powered earth excavators. This vintage image from Universal Images Group (UIG) transports you to the Panama Canal construction site during the de Lesseps attempt in 1888. Witness the raw power of these steam-driven machines as they dig and transport earth, capturing the essence of engineering history. Bring this mesmerizing piece of the past into your home or office and let it inspire your daily surroundings.
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print takes us back to the late 19th century, during the audacious attempt to dig the Panama Canal. The image showcases a large group of men working tirelessly with steam-powered earth excavators and earth transporters at Tabemilla. It is a testament to the incredible advancements in technology that were being made during this era. The scene depicts an elevated view of the excavation site, revealing a network of railroad tracks stretching into the distance. The massive steam-powered machines dominate the foreground, their imposing presence highlighting their importance in this ambitious project. Only men can be seen in this bustling scene, emphasizing the manual labor required for such an undertaking. The wood engraving technique used to create this print adds a touch of artistry to its historical significance. Every detail has been meticulously etched onto paper, capturing not only the machinery but also illustrating techniques employed by skilled craftsmen. As we gaze upon this snapshot from history, we are transported back in time - witnessing firsthand how human ingenuity harnessed steam power to reshape our world. This image serves as a reminder of both our capacity for innovation and our determination to overcome seemingly insurmountable challenges.
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