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Rail Travel, c. 1850 (coloured engraving)
XIR180610 Rail Travel, c.1850 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; French, out of copyright
Media ID 12746032
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Chemin De Fer Driver Locomotive Luggage Passengers Stagecoach Steam Engine Wagon 3rd Class
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with this exquisite Rail Travel print from the Media Storehouse Fine Art Prints collection. This stunning coloured engraving, created by the French School in the 19th century, transports you to an era of romantic rail travel. Captured in intricate detail, the vintage locomotive and its passengers glide effortlessly through the picturesque landscape. Hang this beautiful work of art in your home or office to add a touch of history and charm to your space. Courtesy of Bridgeman Images and the Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 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 51.4cm x 35.5cm (20.2" x 14")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 50.8cm (27" 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 coloured engraving from the 19th century takes us back in time to the era of rail travel. The image showcases a bustling scene at a railway station, capturing the excitement and novelty surrounding this revolutionary mode of transportation. In the foreground, we see a magnificent steam engine pulling several carriages filled with eager passengers. The locomotive exudes power and elegance as it billows clouds of smoke into the air. A skilled driver stands proudly at its helm, ready to embark on another thrilling journey. The platform is abuzz with activity as travelers prepare for their adventure. Men and women clad in period attire eagerly board the train, clutching their luggage tightly. Some are seen bidding farewell to loved ones while others exchange animated conversations, sharing stories of previous trips or speculating about what lies ahead. The presence of a stagecoach nearby hints at an earlier era when horse-drawn carriages were still prevalent before being overshadowed by this new marvel of technology. This particular print captures a moment on the Paris to Nancy route, highlighting third-class accommodations available during that time period. It serves as a reminder that rail travel was not solely reserved for those who could afford luxury; it opened up opportunities for people from all walks of life to explore new horizons. As we gaze upon this historical masterpiece, we can't help but feel transported ourselves – imagining what it must have been like to experience such an exhilarating journey through time and space aboard one of these early trains.
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