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Isambard Kingdom Brunel sketch - Maidenhead Bridge, 1836
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Isambard Kingdom Brunel sketch - Maidenhead Bridge, 1836
Isambard Kingdom Brunel sketch - Maidenhead Bridge, 1836. The sketches depict the Maidenhead Bridge and are drawn horizontally on the page in black ink. Each drawing has more detail, and the first appears incomplete. The page is titled ÔÇÿMaid Head bridge and dated 4th March 1836. At the top of the page there are handwritten notes and calculations.
Image used by Courtesy of the Brunel Institute - a collaboration of the SS Great Britain Trust and the University of Bristol
Media ID 24279382
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Great Western Railway Isambard Kingdom Brunel Victorians Maidenhead Bridge
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This print showcases a remarkable sketch by the legendary Isambard Kingdom Brunel, depicting the iconic Maidenhead Bridge in 1836. The sketches are meticulously drawn in black ink, arranged horizontally on the page. As one's eyes traverse from left to right, each drawing unveils an increasing level of detail and precision. Interestingly, the initial sketch appears incomplete, leaving room for speculation about Brunel's creative process. The page itself is titled 'Maid Head bridge' and bears the date of March 4th, 1836. Atop this historic artwork lie handwritten notes and calculations that offer a glimpse into Brunel's analytical mind as he conceptualized his engineering masterpiece. Courtesy of the esteemed collaboration between the SS Great Britain Trust and the University of Bristol known as The Brunel Institute, this image provides us with a rare opportunity to delve into Victorian history and witness firsthand one of Isambard Kingdom Brunel's visionary creations. Known for his groundbreaking contributions to engineering marvels such as the Great Western Railway, Brunel continues to inspire generations with his ingenuity. As we admire this print by Jon Ball, let us appreciate not only its aesthetic beauty but also its significance in preserving our heritage. It serves as a testament to human innovation and reminds us of how far we have come since those early days when bridges like Maidenhead were just taking shape along our ever-evolving landscape.
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