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Construction of the London and Birmingham Railway, c. 1835 (pencil and ink with wash on paper; composite sketch)
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Construction of the London and Birmingham Railway, c. 1835 (pencil and ink with wash on paper; composite sketch)
7389719 Construction of the London and Birmingham Railway, c.1835 (pencil and ink with wash on paper; composite sketch) by Bourne, John Cooke (1814-96); 27x33 cm; Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, Telford, Shropshire, UK; (add.info.: Arist: John Cooke Bourne (1814-1896)
Composite sketch showing the construction of the London and Birmingham Railway with illustrations of navvies working with detail drawings of barrows, stone blocks and scaffolding, navvies bricklaying (retaining wall), and detail drawings of 4 horses, 2 with nosebags and 4 pulling carts; Bourne's 1838 publications A Series of Lithographic Drawings on the London and Birmingham Railway, showed the construction of the railway from London to Birmingham in the year 1837=39); © Elton Collection, Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust
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© Elton Collection, Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust / Bridgeman Images
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This photo print, titled "Construction of the London and Birmingham Railway, c. 1835" takes us back in time to witness the monumental efforts that went into building this iconic railway. Created by John Cooke Bourne, a talented artist of the 19th century, this composite sketch showcases the intricate details of the construction site. The image depicts a bustling scene with navvies hard at work, their determination evident as they laboriously construct the railway. Detailed drawings of barrows, stone blocks, and scaffolding provide insight into the meticulous planning required for such an ambitious project. The sketch also includes illustrations of four horses pulling carts and two others equipped with nosebags – a reminder of how essential these majestic animals were in transporting materials during that era. Bourne's artistic talent shines through in this preparatory sketch as he captures not only the physical aspects but also conveys a sense of human endeavor and collaboration. It serves as a testament to both engineering prowess and human ingenuity. Preserved by Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust in Telford, Shropshire, UK; this artwork is part of Bourne's larger series on the London and Birmingham Railway published in 1838. Through his lithographic drawings, Bourne documented every step involved in constructing this significant rail link between two major cities. As we admire this piece from Fine Art Finder's Elton Collection today, we are transported back to witness history unfolding before our eyes – reminding us of how far we have come while honoring those who laid down these foundations for progress.
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