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Photographic Print : MISSISSIPPI RIVER RACE, c1859. A steamboat race on the Mississippi, (between the Baltic & Diana)
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MISSISSIPPI RIVER RACE, c1859. A steamboat race on the Mississippi, (between the Baltic & Diana)
MISSISSIPPI RIVER RACE, c1859.
A steamboat race on the Mississippi, (between the Baltic & Diana). Two steamboats racing alongside a raft of spectators cheering. Lithograph, May c1859
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Media ID 12401840
1859 Baltic Diana Entertainment Fast Full Moon Mississippi River Moonlight Race Raft Riverboat Scenic View Smokestack Spectator Speed Steam Steam Power Steamship
10"x8" Photo Print
Experience a thrilling piece of history with our Media Storehouse Photographic Print of the Mississippi River Race, c1859. This captivating lithograph depicts an exhilarating steamboat race between the Baltic and Diana on the mighty Mississippi River. Witness the intense competition as the two boats race past a raft filled with excited spectators, cheering and waving. Transport yourself back in time with the intricate details and stunning colors of this vintage print, perfect for adding character to any room in your home or office.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 18.5cm (10" x 7.3")
Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
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.
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MISSISSIPPI RIVER RACE, c1859 - A Thrilling Display of Steamboat Speed and Spectacle
EDITORS COMMENTS
. This lithograph captures the excitement and energy of a steamboat race on the mighty Mississippi River in 1859. The scene is set under a luminous full moon, casting an ethereal glow over the water as two powerful steamboats, the Baltic and Diana, compete for victory. The image showcases the grandeur of these majestic vessels as they glide through the river with billowing smokestacks and churning paddlewheels. The speed at which they travel is evident from their wake, creating a frothy trail behind them. Onlookers line a raft alongside the racecourse, eagerly cheering on their favorite boat. The atmosphere is electric as spectators marvel at this display of maritime prowess. The lithograph perfectly captures both the beauty of moonlight reflecting off the water's surface and the intensity of competition between these impressive steam-powered machines. This print not only serves as a historical record but also evokes a sense of wonderment at America's technological advancements during this era. It transports viewers back to an age when steam power revolutionized transportation along rivers like never before. As you gaze upon this remarkable piece, let yourself be transported to that moment in time when speed ruled supreme on America's most iconic river – where two boats raced side by side amidst cheers from enthralled spectators.
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