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Khumnee Hill rock cutting
Khumnee Hill rock cutting, 58 ft deep; at 5 1/4 miles Date: 1856
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1856 Alice Bhore Clowser Ghat Peninsula Swainston Tredwell
18x24 inch Poster Print
"Discover the rich history of the past with our stunning Media Storehouse Poster Prints featuring the iconic "Khumnee Hill rock cutting." This captivating image, dated 1856, showcases the impressive 58 ft deep rock cutting located at 5 1/4 miles. This Rights Managed print from Mary Evans Prints Online brings history to life, making it an excellent addition to any home or office space. Embrace the beauty and intrigue of the past with our high-quality poster prints."
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 61.6cm x 46.3cm (24.3" x 18.2")
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 photograph captures the breathtaking scene of the Khumnee Hill rock cutting, a remarkable engineering feat completed in 1856 during the construction of the Great Indian Peninsula Railway. Located in India, this impressive rock cutting measures an impressive 58 feet in depth and is situated at a distance of 5 1/4 miles from Bhore station. The image showcases the intricate process of transporting large boulders and rocks down the steep hillside, using a combination of human labor and simple tools. In the foreground, a group of workers can be seen carefully guiding a large cart filled with rocks, while in the background, a train chugs along the newly laid railway tracks. The scene is further enhanced by the lush greenery that surrounds the hillside, providing a stark contrast to the raw power and determination of the human effort required to carve out a path for the railway. The presence of a horse-drawn carriage on the tracks suggests that the railway was still in its early stages of operation, making the achievement even more remarkable. The photograph is credited to Tredwell, Swainston, and Clowser, three pioneering photographers who documented the construction of the Great Indian Peninsula Railway. Their work provides a unique window into the past, offering a glimpse into the challenges and triumphs of one of the most significant transportation projects of the 19th century." This photograph is a testament to the ingenuity and perseverance of the human spirit, as well as the transformative power of transportation infrastructure. It is a reminder of the incredible feats that were achieved during the era of railway construction in India and the far-reaching impact it had on the country's development.
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