Canvas Print : The Baghdad Railway, Iraq
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The Baghdad Railway, Iraq
The Baghdad Railway (German: Bagdadbahn ), built from 1903 to 1940, was planned to connect Berlin with the (then) Ottoman Empire city of Baghdad with a 990 mile line through modern-day Turkey, Syria and Iraq. Some historians have argued that the construction of the railroad was a leading cause of the First World War. Date: circa 1909
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Media ID 14116618
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Baghdad Engineering Engineers Iraq Iraqi Locomotive Railroad Span Strength Test Testing Tests
30"x20" (76x51cm) Canvas Print
Step back in time with our stunning Canvas Print of 'The Baghdad Railway, Iraq' from Media Storehouse. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases the historic Baghdad Railway, built between 1903 and 1940, connecting Berlin to the Ottoman city of Baghdad. Each Canvas Print is meticulously crafted using premium materials and high-definition printing techniques, ensuring vibrant colors and impressive detail. Bring the rich history of this iconic railway into your home or office and transport yourself on a journey through time.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 76.2cm x 43.8cm (30" x 17.2")
Estimated Product Size is 76.2cm x 50.8cm (30" x 20")
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 photograph, taken circa 1909, showcases a significant moment in the construction of the Baghdad Railway, a historic engineering feat that aimed to connect Berlin with the Ottoman Empire city of Baghdad through a 990-mile line passing through modern-day Turkey, Syria, and Iraq. The railway, also known as the Bagdadbahn, was initiated in 1903 and completed in 1940, making it an impressive engineering achievement of its time. The image portrays German engineers conducting rigorous tests on the railway's bridge and locomotive, ensuring the structure's strength and functionality. The bridge, with its impressive span, stands tall and steady, a testament to the ingenuity and determination of the engineers involved. The locomotive, a powerful and imposing machine, is put through its paces, spewing out plumes of smoke as it strains against the test weights. The construction of the Baghdad Railway has been a subject of much historical debate. Some historians argue that the railway's creation was a leading cause of the First World War, as it fueled tensions between European powers vying for control of the Middle East. Regardless of its political implications, the railway represents an important chapter in the annals of engineering history, showcasing the ambition, innovation, and determination of the human spirit in overcoming geographical and logistical challenges.
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