Framed Print : Cover of the ILN 26th August 1865
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Cover of the ILN 26th August 1865
Cover of the Illustrated London News, 26th August 1865, featuring the breaking of the Atlantic telegraph cable on board the Great Eastern, engraving from a sketch by special artist Robert Dudley. Date: 1865
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Media ID 14377917
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
1865 26th Atlantic Breaking Cable News Newspaper Telegraph
18"x14" Modern Frame
Step back in time with our stunning Framed Print from the Media Storehouse collection. This captivating piece showcases the cover of the Illustrated London News from August 26, 1865. The image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, depicts the historic moment when the Atlantic telegraph cable was broken on board the Great Eastern. The intricate engraving, skillfully crafted from a special artist's sketch by Robert Dudley, is a testament to the rich history of communication and innovation. Add this beautiful piece to your home or office to ignite conversations and transport you back to a bygone era.
16x12 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexiglass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 35.6cm x 40.6cm (14" x 16")
Estimated Product Size is 35.6cm x 45.7cm (14" x 18")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This cover of the Illustrated London News, dated 26th August 1865, showcases a pivotal moment in the annals of communication history. The image, an engraving from a sketch by special artist Robert Dudley, depicts the dramatic scene aboard the Great Eastern, as engineers and crew members worked tirelessly to locate and repair the damaged Atlantic telegraph cable. The Atlantic telegraph cable, a marvel of the 19th century, had been laid across the Atlantic Ocean with the goal of connecting Europe and North America through instant communication. However, on this fateful day, the cable was discovered to have been damaged, leaving the world's most powerful nations without their newly established transatlantic connection. The cover of the Illustrated London News captures the spirit of determination and innovation that defined the era. The Great Eastern, a massive iron-hulled steamship, had been converted into a cable-laying vessel for this very purpose. The crew, led by the visionary Sir Charles Bright, worked around the clock to locate the break in the cable and make the necessary repairs. This image serves as a testament to the ingenuity and perseverance of the human spirit, as well as the profound impact of communication technology on the world. The successful repair of the Atlantic telegraph cable marked the beginning of a new era of global connectivity, forever changing the way people communicated and interacted with one another.
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