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Source Size = 3550 x 2712
REMOVAL OF ANOTHER OBELISK FROM ALEXANDRIA, FOR TRANSPORT TO NEW YORK: 1. Obelisk erect, with lowering gear attached; 2. Lowering of Obelisk; 3. Obelisk horizontal, resting on stack of wood; 4. Launch of raft, with Obelisk; 5. Raft with Obelisk, off harbour of Alexandria; 1880
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Media ID 12962944
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1880 1880 Engraving Alexandria Attached Boat Body Of Salty Water Cargo Dock Freight Gear Harbor Harbour Landmark Launch Nautical Obelisk Ocean Passenger Port Raft Removal Retail Ship Shipping Transport Transportation Vessel Erect Lowering
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This print from the Liszt Collection takes us back to the year 1880, capturing a significant moment in history - the removal of another obelisk from Alexandria for transportation to New York. The image is rich with detail and showcases the various stages involved in this monumental task. In the first frame, we see the obelisk standing tall and proud, with lowering gear carefully attached to its structure. The second frame reveals a team of skilled workers slowly lowering the massive monument, ensuring its safe descent. As we move on to the third frame, we witness the obelisk now lying horizontally on a stack of wood, awaiting its journey across waters. The fourth frame captures an exciting moment as a raft is launched into the harbor of Alexandria carrying this precious cargo. It's awe-inspiring to imagine such an enormous structure floating gracefully upon salty sea waves. Finally, in frame five, we observe this remarkable sight as the raft sails off towards its destination - New York. This engraving transports us back in time when travel by sea was not only essential but also filled with wonder and adventure. It serves as a testament to human ingenuity and determination in moving colossal landmarks across vast distances. With its vintage charm and illustrative technique reminiscent of Victorian times, this print offers a glimpse into history while celebrating both artistry and cultural significance.
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