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Isambard Kingdom Brunel, British engineer, 1857 (1956)
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Isambard Kingdom Brunel, British engineer, 1857 (1956)
Isambard Kingdom Brunel, British engineer, 1857, (1956). Brunel (1806-1859) standing in front of the launching chains of his steamship the Great Eastern. Brunel left school in 1822 to work for his father Marc Isambard Brunel on the construction of the Thames Tunnel. He later became the chief engineer of the Great Western Railway between 1833 and 1858, and designed many bridges and viaducts including the Royal Albert Bridge in Saltash, Cornwall, and the Clifton Suspension Bridge in Bristol. He also designed the steamships Great Western, the Great Britain and the Great Eastern. A print from People, Places, Things and Ideas, Readers union, The Grosvenor Press, London, 1956. (Colorised black and white print)
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This print captures Isambard Kingdom Brunel, a renowned British engineer, in 1857. Standing confidently in front of the launching chains of his steamship, the Great Eastern, Brunel's visionary spirit and engineering genius are evident. Born in 1806, he began his career working alongside his father on the construction of the Thames Tunnel after leaving school in 1822. Brunel went on to become the chief engineer of the Great Western Railway from 1833 to 1858. His portfolio includes iconic structures such as the Royal Albert Bridge in Saltash and the Clifton Suspension Bridge in Bristol. Not only did he excel at bridge design, but he also left an indelible mark on maritime history with his innovative steamships - Great Western, Great Britain, and Great Eastern. In this colorized print from People, Places, Things and Ideas published by The Grosvenor Press London in 1956, we see Brunel exuding confidence while sporting a top hat and enjoying a cigar. This portrait showcases not only his professional achievements but also highlights him as a man of style. Isambard Kingdom Brunel's contributions to engineering have made him one of Britain's most celebrated figures from the nineteenth century. This print serves as a reminder of his pioneering spirit that continues to inspire engineers today.
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