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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
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the rich history of London's maritime past with this stunning Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse. Featuring the iconic image "East and West India Dock, London - Arrival of John Bowes" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online, this print captures the arrival of the John Bowes screw steamer into the Collier Dock in 1852. With intricate details and vibrant colors, this print is a must-have for history enthusiasts and art collectors alike. Bring the beauty and history of London's docklands into your home or office with this exquisite Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse.
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 53.3cm x 28.4cm (21" x 11.2")
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 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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