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A graphic comparison (litho)
8642783 A graphic comparison (litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A graphic comparison. The "spoil" taken from the canal would build 63 pyramids the size of Cheops in Broadway from the Battery to Harlem. Illustration for The Panama Canal by Willis J Abbot (Syndicate Publishing, 1914).); © Look and Learn
Media ID 38394792
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Battery Electric Electrical Electrical Age Electrical Power Electricite Electricity Electricty Harlem Pyarmid Pyramid Pyramids Stereoscopic Card Etats Unis Etats Unis Usa United States
23"x19" (58x48cm) Premium Frame
FSC real wood frame with double mounted 16x12 print. Double mounted with white conservation mountboard. Frame moulding comprises stained composite natural wood veneers (Finger Jointed Pine) 39mm wide by 21mm thick. Archival quality Fujifilm CA photo paper mounted onto 1mm card. Overall outside dimensions are 23x19 inches (584x482mm). Rear features Framing tape to cover staples, 50mm Hanger plate, cork bumpers. Glazed with durable thick 2mm Acrylic to provide a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish. Acrylic Glass is far safer, more flexible and much lighter than typical mineral glass. Moreover, its higher translucency makes it a perfect carrier for photo prints. Acrylic allows a little more light to penetrate the surface than conventional glass and absorbs UV rays so that the image and the picture quality doesn't suffer under direct sunlight even after many years. Easily cleaned with a damp cloth. Please note that, to prevent the paper falling through the mount window and to prevent cropping of the original artwork, the visible print may be slightly smaller to allow the paper to be securely attached to the mount without any white edging showing and to match the aspect ratio of the original artwork.
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 39.6cm x 20cm (15.6" x 7.9")
Estimated Product Size is 58.4cm x 48.2cm (23" x 19")
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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EDITORS COMMENTS
This striking lithograph, titled "A Graphic Comparison," offers a powerful visual representation of the immense scale of the Panama Canal project. Created by the American School in the early 20th century, this print showcases the staggering amount of earth and rock excavated from the canal, known as "spoil." The caption reveals that this spoil could have been used to build an astonishing 63 pyramids the size of Cheops along Broadway from the Battery to Harlem.
The detailed illustration for Willis J Abbot's book on the Panama Canal provides a fascinating glimpse into one of history's most ambitious engineering feats. The image captures not only the sheer magnitude of labor and resources involved in constructing such a monumental waterway but also highlights the technological advancements of the electrical age.
Set against a backdrop of black and white, with iconic landmarks like Harlem and New York City featured in the background, this lithograph serves as a reminder of America's ingenuity and determination to overcome seemingly insurmountable challenges. It is a testament to human innovation and perseverance in shaping our world through monumental achievements like the Panama Canal.
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