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The Lartigue Elevated Single-Rail Railway (engraving)
1050242 The Lartigue Elevated Single-Rail Railway (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Lartigue Elevated Single-Rail Railway. Illustration for The Graphic, 15 January 1887.); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection; English, out of copyright
Media ID 22502210
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
Ascending French Pyrenees Incline St Petersburg Tothill Fields Viaduct Westminster Copper Ore
14"x16" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x10" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 35.6cm (16" x 14")
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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This engraving, titled "The Lartigue Elevated Single-Rail Railway" takes us back to the 19th century when technological innovations were reshaping the world. The image showcases a remarkable feat of engineering - a single rail railway system known as the Lartigue Elevated Railway. Stretching across a breathtaking viaduct, this section of railway defies convention with its unique design. The incline adds an element of thrill and excitement to the scene, as we witness an electrical train ascending along the single rail. This extraordinary mode of transport was not only used for carrying passengers but also played a vital role in transporting wounded soldiers and valuable copper ore. As we delve deeper into this intricate artwork, our eyes are drawn to various elements that add depth and context. A third-class open passenger carriage can be seen traversing through Tothill Fields while mines in Ria provide evidence of industrial progress. In another corner, Russian guards camp near St Petersburg hints at international connections made possible by such innovative transportation systems. "The Lartigue Elevated Single-Rail Railway" print is not just a visual delight; it serves as a testament to human ingenuity and our relentless pursuit of progress. It transports us back in time, allowing us to marvel at how technology has shaped our world throughout history.
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