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The Secret of the Strait, the Nicaragua Canal (litho)
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The Secret of the Strait, the Nicaragua Canal (litho)
1056628 The Secret of the Strait, the Nicaragua Canal (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Secret of the Strait, the Nicaragua Canal. Illustration for The Graphic, 5 October 1895.); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 22222540
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
Bananas Buying Capital Central America Completed Loading Nicaragua Nicaragua Canal Secret Strait Managua
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The Secret of the Strait, the Nicaragua Canal - A Glimpse into 19th Century Engineering Marvel
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. This lithograph, titled "The Secret of the Strait, the Nicaragua Canal" takes us back to a significant moment in history when plans were underway for constructing a canal through Central America. Created by an English School artist in the 19th century, this print offers a fascinating glimpse into one of mankind's most ambitious engineering projects. The image showcases intricate cross-sections of Nicaragua and its capital city Managua, highlighting how this strategic location was chosen for building a waterway that would connect two great oceans. The viewer is transported to a bustling construction site where workers are seen loading goods onto railway carts while others laboriously dig trenches. The scene is alive with activity as men negotiate deals and ships navigate through what will soon become an essential trade route. This lithograph not only captures the physical aspects of the canal's construction but also hints at its economic significance. Depicting bananas being loaded onto ships, it alludes to Nicaragua's rich agricultural resources that would be easily accessible once this monumental project was completed. As we admire this historical artwork from Fine Art Finder's collection, we cannot help but marvel at the ambition and ingenuity behind such an endeavor. This lithograph serves as both a testament to human progress and a reminder of our relentless pursuit to conquer nature's obstacles in order to connect distant lands and shape our world.
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