Metal Print : Cover of the ILN 26th August 1865
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Cover of the ILN 26th August 1865
Cover of the Illustrated London News, 26th August 1865, featuring the breaking of the Atlantic telegraph cable on board the Great Eastern, engraving from a sketch by special artist Robert Dudley. Date: 1865
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Media ID 14377917
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
1865 26th Atlantic Breaking Cable News Newspaper Telegraph
14"x11" (28x35cm) Metal Print
Step back in time with our captivating Metal Prints from Media Storehouse. This particular piece showcases the iconic cover of the Illustrated London News from August 26, 1865. Witness the historic moment when the Atlantic telegraph cable was broken on board the Great Eastern, as depicted in this intricately detailed engraving from Robert Dudley. Our Metal Prints are not just beautiful works of art, but also a testament to history. Each print is meticulously printed onto a high-quality metal sheet, ensuring vibrant colors and exceptional durability. Bring this piece of history into your home or office and let the story unfold.
Our Metal Prints feature rounded corners and rear fixings for easy wall mounting. Images are directly printed onto a lightweight, high quality 5mm thick, durable metallic surface for a vivid and vibrant finish. Available in 2 sizes, 28x35cm (14x11) and 50x40cm (20x16). The unique material is fade, moisture, chemical and scratch resistant to help ensure this art lasts a lifetime.
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Estimated Product Size is 27.9cm x 35.5cm (11" x 14")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This cover of the Illustrated London News, dated 26th August 1865, showcases a pivotal moment in the annals of communication history. The image, an engraving from a sketch by special artist Robert Dudley, depicts the dramatic scene aboard the Great Eastern, as engineers and crew members worked tirelessly to locate and repair the damaged Atlantic telegraph cable. The Atlantic telegraph cable, a marvel of the 19th century, had been laid across the Atlantic Ocean with the goal of connecting Europe and North America through instant communication. However, on this fateful day, the cable was discovered to have been damaged, leaving the world's most powerful nations without their newly established transatlantic connection. The cover of the Illustrated London News captures the spirit of determination and innovation that defined the era. The Great Eastern, a massive iron-hulled steamship, had been converted into a cable-laying vessel for this very purpose. The crew, led by the visionary Sir Charles Bright, worked around the clock to locate the break in the cable and make the necessary repairs. This image serves as a testament to the ingenuity and perseverance of the human spirit, as well as the profound impact of communication technology on the world. The successful repair of the Atlantic telegraph cable marked the beginning of a new era of global connectivity, forever changing the way people communicated and interacted with one another.
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