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The Great Eastern BB88_06275
BLACKWALL, London. Isambard Kingdom Brunels steamship the " Great Eastern " under construction in 1857. Robert Howlett
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Media ID 482977
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17"x15" (43x38cm) Premium Frame
FSC real wood frame with double mounted 10x8 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 17x15 inches (431x381mm). 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 24.4cm x 19.3cm (9.6" x 7.6")
Estimated Product Size is 43.1cm x 38.1cm (17" x 15")
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 Eastern - A Monumental Feat of Engineering Unveiled
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this photograph captured by the talented Robert Howlett, we are transported back to the bustling industrial landscape of Blackwall, London in 1857. The image showcases a monumental moment in history - Isambard Kingdom Brunel's iconic steamship, "The Great Eastern," under construction.
As our eyes wander across the print, we cannot help but be awestruck by the sheer size and grandeur of this engineering marvel. Towering cranes loom overhead, their metallic arms reaching towards the heavens as they delicately maneuver massive components into place. Skilled workers scurry about like ants on a mission, each contributing their expertise to bring Brunel's vision to life.
The ship itself is an imposing presence that dominates the frame; its sleek hull stretching out into infinity while countless rivets dot its surface like stars in a night sky. This vessel represents more than just steel and wood meticulously pieced together – it symbolizes human ingenuity and perseverance.
Howlett's masterful composition captures not only the physicality of construction but also conveys an atmosphere charged with ambition and determination. It serves as a testament to both Brunel's audacity in conceptualizing such an ambitious project and his unwavering belief that no challenge was insurmountable.
This print from Historic England transports us back to a time when progress was measured by sweat-soaked brows and calloused hands rather than pixels on screens. It reminds us of our collective ability to dream big, push boundaries, and achieve greatness through hard work and dedication.
"The Great Eastern" stands proudly as a reminder that even amidst adversity or skepticism, human innovation can triumph against all odds – forever etching its name in history books for generations to come.
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