Canvas Print : Steam train at Acton, West London
Canvas Prints from Mary Evans Picture Library
Steam train at Acton, West London
Steam train at Acton, West London, on the Great Western Railway. Date: circa 1920s
Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries
Media ID 14417096
© The Patricia Aubrey Collection / Mary Evans
Acton Carriages Foggy Loco Locomotive Misty Pollution Signal Signals Smog Trains
30"x20" (76x51cm) Canvas Print
Transport yourself back in time with our stunning Canvas Print of "Steam train at Acton, West London" from the Media Storehouse collection. This vintage photograph, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, captures the essence of a bygone era with a steam train in action on the Great Western Railway, circa 1920s. The high-quality canvas print brings the intricate details and rich colors of this iconic image to life, making it a perfect addition to any home or office space. Relive history and create a unique ambiance with this captivating piece of art.
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 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
In this evocative photograph, a steam train makes its way through the dense fog of Acton, West London, in the 1920s. The Great Western Railway locomotive, with its powerful engine and billowing plume of steam, cuts through the misty air, leaving a trail of white vapor in its wake. The train carries several passenger carriages, each one filled with travelers eager to reach their destinations. The scene is set against the backdrop of a bridge, its iron girders and supports standing out starkly against the foggy backdrop. The signals atop the bridge are shrouded in mist, their red and green lights barely visible through the thick haze. The rail tracks stretch out into the distance, disappearing into the foggy horizon. Despite the beauty of the moment, there is an undeniable sense of grit and industry in the image. The smog and pollution hang heavy in the air, a byproduct of the coal-fired steam engines that powered the trains of the era. The train's passage through the foggy landscape is a reminder of the importance of transportation in connecting people and places, even as it comes at a cost to the environment. This photograph captures a moment in time, a snapshot of a bygone era when steam trains ruled the rails and the fog of West London was a constant companion to those who traveled by rail. It is a testament to the enduring allure of the steam train and the romance of rail travel, even as the world around it continued to change.
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