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Thomas Brassey - 2
THOMAS BRASSEY engineering contractor with his autograph Date: 1805 - 1870
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1805 Auto Graph Brassey Contractor Engineering
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 17.4cm x 24.4cm (6.9" x 9.6")
Estimated Product Size is 38.1cm x 43.1cm (15" x 17")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This photograph captures the enigmatic figure of Thomas Brassey, a pioneering engineering contractor of the 19th century. Born in 1805, Brassey rose to prominence during a time of unprecedented industrial growth and innovation in Britain. His autograph inscribed on the bottom right corner of the image dates it to his active years, between 1855 and 1870. Brassey's contributions to the engineering world were significant and far-reaching. He is best known for his role in the construction of the Metropolitan Railway, the world's first underground railway, which opened in London in 1863. Brassey's innovative techniques and use of new materials, such as wrought iron and cast iron, revolutionized railway construction and paved the way for the expansion of the rail network across the country. The photograph shows Brassey in his later years, with a distinguished air and a confident expression. He is dressed in a formal suit and wears a bowler hat, typical of the fashionable attire of the time. The background is blurred, drawing the viewer's attention to the man himself. Brassey's legacy extends beyond railways, as he also played a key role in the construction of docks, harbors, and other infrastructure projects. His engineering prowess and entrepreneurial spirit made him a wealthy man, and he was knighted in 1866 for his services to the railway industry. This photograph is a rare and valuable glimpse into the life of a man who shaped the modern world. It serves as a reminder of the visionary leaders who drove the industrial revolution and left an indelible mark on history.
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