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Foilhummerum Bay, Valentia, Looking Seawards from the Point at Which the Cable
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Foilhummerum Bay, Valentia, Looking Seawards from the Point at Which the Cable
Foilhummerum Bay, Valentia, Looking Seawards from the Point at Which the Cable Reaches the Shore of Ireland, 1865-66
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Atlantic Ocean Atlantic Telegraph Company Brunel Brunel Isambard Kingdom Cable Cable Laying Cables County Kerry County Kerry Munster Ireland Cyrus Cyrus Field Cyrus W Field Cyrus West Cyrus West Field Dudley Dudley Robert Charles Engineering Field Cyrus Field Cyrus West Ireland Isambard Kingdom Isambard Kingdom Brunel Island Kerry Munster Ocean Robert Charles Robert Charles Dudley Shipping Industry Telecommunication Telecommunications Telegraph Telegraph Cable Telegraphy Trans Atlantic Transatlantic Valentia Island Gouache
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This 19th-century print, titled "Foilhummerum Bay, Valentia, Looking Seawards from the Point at Which the Cable Reaches the Shore of Ireland" transports us back to a pivotal moment in history. Created by Robert Charles Dudley, this artwork beautifully captures the intersection of art and technology during a time when communication across vast distances was still a dream. The image showcases Foilhummerum Bay in County Kerry, Munster, Ireland. The rugged coastal landscape is dominated by towering rocks and crashing waves of the Atlantic Ocean. In the foreground stands an engineering marvel - a cable that stretches from Britain to Ireland. This cable represents the groundbreaking work of Cyrus West Field and Isambard Kingdom Brunel's Atlantic Telegraph Company. Dudley's use of color and detail brings life to this historical scene. The gouache painting highlights every nuance of nature's beauty while emphasizing mankind's triumph over geographical barriers through technological advancements. As we gaze upon this artwork, we are reminded of how far we have come in terms of global connectivity. It serves as a testament to human ingenuity and perseverance in overcoming challenges for progress. Displayed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art as part of their heritage collection, this print not only celebrates artistic excellence but also pays homage to those who paved the way for modern telecommunications. It invites us to appreciate both our natural surroundings and our ability to connect with others across vast oceans – an enduring legacy that continues today thanks to pioneers like Cyrus Field and Isambard Kingdom Brunel.
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