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Canvas Print : East and West India Dock, London - Arrival of John Bowes
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East and West India Dock, London - Arrival of John Bowes
East and West India Dock, London - Arrival of the John Bowes screw steamer into the Collier Dock. Date: 1852
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Media ID 14245466
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
1850s 1852 Arrival Bowes Collier Crane Dock Docker Dockers Docks Export Lumber Poplar Quay Quayside Screw Steamer Timber Trader Trading Warehouses Workmen
30"x20" (76x51cm) Canvas Print
Breathtaking history comes to life with our Media Storehouse Canvas Prints featuring "East and West India Dock, London - Arrival of John Bowes" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This captivating image, dated 1852, captures the moment the John Bowes screw steamer gracefully enters the Collier Dock in London's iconic East and West India Docks. The intricate details of the ships, the bustling dockworkers, and the historic London skyline are beautifully rendered in this exquisite print. Add a touch of timeless charm to your decor with this stunning canvas print, a perfect conversation starter that will transport you back in time.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 76.2cm x 50.8cm (30" x 20")
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 image, hailing from the bustling heart of London's East End in 1852, documents the arrival of the John Bowes screw steamer into the Collier Dock at the East and West India Docks. The scene is a vibrant tableau of industrial activity, teeming with dockworkers and laborers, all engaged in the intricate dance of unloading the ship. The John Bowes, a screw steamer, was a technological marvel of its time, heralding the age of steam-powered shipping. Its sleek, streamlined hull glides effortlessly into the dock, dwarfed by the colossal crane looming overhead, a testament to the engineering prowess of the era. The Collier Dock, a vital hub of London's maritime trade, is a hive of activity. The quayside is lined with warehouses, their walls brimming with the promise of lumber, timber, and other valuable commodities. The air is thick with the scent of wood and the clamor of industry. The dockworkers, their faces etched with the grit and determination of their labor, move with purpose and precision. They are the lifeblood of this bustling port, the human cogs that keep the trading wheels turning. The quay teems with activity, as goods are unloaded from the ship and transported to their final destinations. This scene, a snapshot of London's maritime past, offers a glimpse into the rich history of trade and commerce that once thrived along the Thames. The East and West India Docks, with their labyrinthine network of quays and warehouses, were the gateway to the world, connecting London to the farthest reaches of the globe. The arrival of the John Bowes, with its precious cargo, is but one moment in the grand tapestry of London's maritime history.
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