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Plan of the engine and boiler houses
Plan of the engine and boiler houses Date: 1795
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1795 Automobile Boiler Boilers Boulton Grimshaw Hills Rope Scar Watt Webster
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Discover the rich history of industrial innovation with our exquisite selection of Fine Art Prints from Media Storehouse. This captivating piece showcases an intricate Plan of the engine and boiler houses, dating back to 1795. Meticulously sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, this Rights Managed print offers a fascinating glimpse into the past, revealing the intricate design and engineering prowess of the early industrial era. Perfect for enhancing the decor of your home or office, this fine art print is a must-have for history enthusiasts and art collectors alike. Experience the beauty and depth of history with Media Storehouse.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 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 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 55.9cm (26" x 22")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This intriguing print, titled "Plan of the engine and boiler houses," dates back to 1795 and offers a fascinating glimpse into the early days of the industrial revolution and the emergence of steam power as a revolutionary force in transportation. The image, produced by renowned English engraver Thomas Boulton and published by Thomas Webster, depicts the engine and boiler houses of James Watt's Newcomen engine, which was installed at the Boulton & Watt steam engine works in Soho, Birmingham. At the heart of the complex is the Newcomen engine, a precursor to Watt's more efficient steam engine, which relied on atmospheric pressure to lift water from mines. The engine's massive cylinder, with its distinctive piston and crankshaft, is surrounded by a maze of ropes and pulleys, which were used to transmit power to various machinery throughout the works. The boiler houses, located to the left and right of the engine, are depicted with their massive chimneys, belching out plumes of smoke, a testament to the immense heat required to generate steam power. The print also reveals the intricate system of water supply and drainage, with a network of pipes and channels crisscrossing the scene. The scar in the ground at the bottom of the image, likely the site of a quarry or excavation, underscores the raw materials required to fuel the industrial revolution. This print is a valuable historical record of the early days of steam power and the industrial revolution, providing a unique perspective on the complex machinery and infrastructure that transformed transportation and industry. The intricate details and meticulous engraving make it a must-have for scholars, historians, and anyone with an interest in the history of technology and engineering.
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