Fine Art Print : Steam navvy
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Steam navvy
Steam navvy used to make the new dock at Swansea. By the late nineteenth century, chores traditionally done by workmen were being performed by steam engines
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Media ID 4361518
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1881 22nd Chores Dock Engines Navvy Performed Swansea Traditionally Work Men
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Introducing the captivating Steam Navvy fine art print from our Media Storehouse collection, exclusively sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online. This evocative image transports us back in time to the late 19th century, where the industrial revolution was in full swing. Steam Navvies, once the backbone of manual labor, were now being replaced by the mighty steam engines. This powerful photograph encapsulates the essence of progress and innovation, making it a stunning addition to any wall. Let this print serve as a conversation starter and a reminder of the transformative era in history. Order yours today and bring a piece of the past into your modern home or office.
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.
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 53.3cm x 32.7cm (21" x 12.9")
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
October 1881: A Steam Navvy at Work on Swansea's New Dock This evocative photograph captures the backbreaking labor of a steam navvy as he toils to extend Swansea's dock in the late nineteenth century. The steam navvy was a new addition to the dockyard scene, as traditional chores once performed by workmen were increasingly being taken over by steam engines. By this time, the industrial revolution had transformed the way that docks were built and operated. Steam-powered cranes, dredgers, and other machinery had already made significant inroads into dock work, but the construction of new docks still required the manual labor of navvies to excavate the land and shape the dock walls. The steam navvy in this image is shown operating a steam-powered shovel, which was used to move large quantities of earth and rock. The steam engine, located off to the side, provided the power to operate the shovel's pistons and rods. The navvy's task was to load the shovel with soil, which was then transported to the dockside to be used to build up the land. The photograph was taken on the 22nd of October, 1881, and is a testament to the hard work and determination of the men who built and maintained the docks during this period. The steam navvy's role was a crucial one, as the expansion of docks was essential for the import and export of goods, which fueled the growth of industries and cities. This photograph is a historical record of a bygone era, when the power of steam engines began to transform the way that labor-intensive tasks were performed. It is a reminder of the ingenuity and perseverance of the workers who built and operated the docks, and the vital role they played in the economic and industrial development of Swansea and other port towns during the late nineteenth century.
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