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Train passing alongside the Skeena River on the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway, Canada (colour litho)
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Train passing alongside the Skeena River on the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway, Canada (colour litho)
7148550 Train passing alongside the Skeena River on the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway, Canada (colour litho) by Kinsella, Edward Parick (1874-1936); Private Collection; (add.info.: Train passing alongside the Skeena River on the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway, Canada. Illustration from Railway Wonders of the World (Volume I), by Frederick A Talbot (Waverley Book Company, Limited, London, New York, Toronto and Melbourne, 1913).); © Look and Learn
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Train passing alongside the Skeena River on the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway, Canada (colour litho) captures a breathtaking moment in early 20th-century Canadian history. The vibrant color lithograph by Edward Patrick Kinsella showcases the awe-inspiring beauty of the Canadian landscape as a train gracefully glides along the river's edge. This print is part of Frederick A Talbot's Railway Wonders of the World, published in 1913. It transports viewers back to an era when railways were at their peak, connecting people and places across vast distances. The Grand Trunk Pacific Railway was a significant feat of engineering that played a crucial role in opening up western Canada for settlement and trade. The image not only celebrates the technological marvels of locomotives and railways but also highlights nature's grandeur. The majestic mountain river flows serenely beside the tracks, reflecting shimmering colors from its surroundings. As passengers embark on their journey, they are treated to stunning vistas that unfold before them. In this particular scene, we catch a glimpse of a small railway car driven by an intrepid female chauffeuse—a testament to women breaking barriers in male-dominated industries during this time period. Kinsella's skillful use of color and detail brings this historical moment to life, inviting us to imagine ourselves aboard that train—feeling its power rumble beneath our feet as we traverse through rugged landscapes towards new adventures.
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