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Vue du port de l ile de Valentia, sur la cote d Irlande, point de depart du cable transatlantique (engraving)
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Vue du port de l ile de Valentia, sur la cote d Irlande, point de depart du cable transatlantique (engraving)
5992684 Vue du port de l ile de Valentia, sur la cote d Irlande, point de depart du cable transatlantique (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vue du port de l ile de Valentia, sur la cote d Irlande, point de depart du cable transatlantique. Illustration for Les Merveilles De La Science ou Description Populaire des Inventions Modernes by Louis Figuier (Furne, Jouvet, c 1870).); © Look and Learn
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This engraving, titled "Vue du port de l'ile de Valentia, sur la cote d'Irlande, point de depart du cable transatlantique" takes us back to the 19th century and offers a glimpse into the marvels of scientific progress. The image showcases the picturesque port of Valentia Island on the Irish coast, which served as the starting point for the transatlantic cable. Created by an anonymous European School artist in the 19th century, this print is part of a private collection. It was originally featured in Louis Figuier's renowned work "Les Merveilles De La Science ou Description Populaire des Inventions Modernes" published around 1870. The engraving beautifully captures both historical significance and industrial revolution. It symbolizes a pivotal moment in history when engineering breakthroughs allowed for instantaneous communication across vast distances through submarine telegraph cables. This technological advancement revolutionized global connectivity forever. As we admire this artwork, we are reminded of how far we have come from those early days of telegraphy. It serves as a testament to human ingenuity and our unyielding pursuit of progress throughout history. Through its depiction of this significant event in scientific history, this print invites us to reflect on how inventions shape our world and inspire future generations to push boundaries further.
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