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Re-laying roads, Cornhill (sepia photo)
STC347626 Re-laying roads, Cornhill (sepia photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A coating of tar and brown asphalt is applied with special tools which have been heated in a huge brazier of red hot coals; ); The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright
Media ID 23189264
© The Stapleton Collection / Bridgeman Images
Concrete Labourers Surface Workmen B W Photo Black And White Photograph
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Discover the timeless beauty of Re-laying roads, Cornhill, a captivating sepia photograph from Bridgeman Images' Media Storehouse Fine Art Prints collection. This evocative 20th-century image, captured by an English photographer, transports you back in time with its intriguing depiction of roadworkers meticulously paving the streets of Cornhill. Add this exquisite piece to your home or office décor and let the rich history and character of this fine art print inspire and captivate you.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 53.3cm x 30.4cm (21" x 12")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 50.8cm (27" 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.
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This sepia-toned photograph captures a moment in time when the bustling streets of Cornhill, London were undergoing a transformation. The image showcases the laborious process of re-laying roads during the early 20th century. In this snapshot from history, we witness a group of Edwardian workers diligently working to resurface the road. The scene is filled with activity as these dedicated laborers go about their task. With flatcaps adorning their heads and tools in hand, they skillfully apply a coating of tar and brown asphalt onto the road's surface. To ensure proper application, their tools have been heated in a brazier filled with red-hot coals nearby. The black and white composition adds depth to this photograph, emphasizing both the stark contrast between light and shadow and the intricate details within each worker's attire. Mechanical mixers can be seen in the background, highlighting advancements in technology that were aiding these men in their work. As we gaze upon this historical print from an English photographer's private collection, we are transported back to an era where manual labor was essential for progress. This image serves as a testament to the dedication and hard work put forth by those who shaped our cities' infrastructure long before modern machinery took over.
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