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Fine Art Print : DUPONT POWDER MILL, 1854. Dupont Powder Mill on Brandywine Creek near Wilmington, Delaware. Wood engraving, 1854
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DUPONT POWDER MILL, 1854. Dupont Powder Mill on Brandywine Creek near Wilmington, Delaware. Wood engraving, 1854
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Media ID 7520039
1854 Brandywine Creek Du Pont Factory Manufacture Mill Pollution Powder Smoke Stack Water Front Wilmington Pont
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the rich history of the Dupont Powder Mill coming to life through this exquisite fine art print. Depicting the mill as it stood along Brandywine Creek in Wilmington, Delaware in 1854, this wood engraving is a captivating glimpse into the past. Meticulously preserved and reproduced from The Granger Collection, this fine art print is a must-have for history enthusiasts and art collectors alike. Bring the charm of the past into your home or office with this stunning, high-quality reproduction.
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.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 36.4cm (20" x 14.3")
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 print takes us back to the year 1854, offering a glimpse into the bustling industrial scene of Wilmington, Delaware. The focal point of the image is the imposing Dupont Powder Mill, situated on the serene banks of Brandywine Creek. This wood engraving beautifully captures both the grandeur and intricacy of this historic American landmark. The mill stands tall in the middle ground, its sturdy structure dominating the landscape. Rising from its roof is a towering smokestack billowing dark plumes into the sky, a testament to its ceaseless activity. Surrounding it are other buildings that form part of this manufacturing complex, creating an impressive sight against North America's natural beauty. As we explore further into this snapshot of history, we notice a street leading up to the mill's entrance. It teems with life as workers traverse along it, their presence adding movement and vitality to an otherwise static scene. However, amidst all this human activity lies evidence of pollution - thick clouds enveloping parts of Wilmington due to industrial processes. Brandywine Creek flows peacefully in front of the mill; its calm waters reflecting not only nature's tranquility but also serving as a vital resource for powering these machines and transporting goods. This wood engraving by The Granger Collection transports us back in time when factories like Dupont Powder Mill played pivotal roles in shaping America's industrial landscape while simultaneously raising questions about environmental impact and sustainability.
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