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View at St. Rollox Looking South East; Opening of the Glasgow and Garnkirk Railway
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View at St. Rollox Looking South East; Opening of the Glasgow and Garnkirk Railway
1198425 View at St. Rollox Looking South East; Opening of the Glasgow and Garnkirk Railway, 1832 (hand-coloured lithograph) by Hill, David Octavius (1802-70) (after); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Scottish, out of copyright
Media ID 23305244
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1830s 1832 Architectural Feature Background People Bound Bystander Celebrate Change Chimney Chimney Piece Departed Departing Departure Direction Early 19th Century Early Nineteenth Century Emergence Event Grass Hand Colored Hand Coloring Hand Coloured Hand Colouring Hand Tinted Handcolored Historic Event Historical Event Historical Events Human Role Inauguration Industrial Building Landmark Large Group Leave Leaving Lithographic Lithoprint Locomotion Locomotive Mid 19th Century Mid Nineteenth Century Natural Light Natural Phenomena Occasion Olden Time On The Move On The Road Opening Overlooking Passenger Printed Prints Progress Published Publisher Rail Rail Operator Rail Transport Railroad Railway Carriage Second Class Setting Off Setting Out Smokestack Social Activity South East Spectator Steam Train Sunny Touring Train Carriage Train Company Transit 19th Century Painting Artist British British Artist David Octavius Hill Handcoloured Natural Space Positive Concepts
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View at St. Rollox Looking South East; Opening of the Glasgow and Garnkirk Railway, 1832
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. Step back in time to the early nineteenth century with this hand-coloured lithograph by British artist David Octavius Hill. The print captures a momentous occasion - the opening of the Glasgow and Garnkirk Railway, an event that marked a significant milestone in Scotland's industrial progress. In this vibrant scene, we are transported to a bustling outdoor setting where a large group of people eagerly gather to witness history unfold. As smoke billows from the locomotive, anticipation fills the air as passengers prepare for their journey into uncharted territories. The natural light illuminates every detail, showcasing Hill's meticulous hand tinting technique that brings life to both foreground and background figures. Amongst them, spectators marvel at this remarkable feat of engineering while bystanders bid farewell to loved ones embarking on their adventure. Amidst the grandeur of architectural landmarks and towering trees, this historic event symbolizes not only technological advancement but also human ambition and determination. It is a celebration of progress and exploration during an era defined by rapid change. This exceptional lithograph allows us to immerse ourselves in a pivotal moment in transportation history - capturing not just a view but also evoking emotions tied to departure, travel, and boundless possibilities. Let your imagination take flight as you delve into this mesmerizing snapshot from the mid-19th century.
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