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Canvas Print : Rail Accident Risk
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Rail Accident Risk
A satirical comment on the remarkably high accident rate of excursion trains
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Media ID 4319718
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1878 Accident Accidents Comment Excursion Rate Remarkably Risk Satirical Trains
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
"Add a touch of wit and intrigue to your home decor with our Media Storehouse Canvas Prints featuring the satirical image "Rail Accident Risk" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This thought-provoking piece playfully comments on the seemingly high accident rate of excursion trains. Printed on premium canvas material with archival inks, each print is individually inspected for quality and color accuracy, ensuring a stunning, gallery-quality finish. Bring this unique artwork into your space and spark conversations with its bold and captivating design."
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
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 satirical print from 1878 titled "Rail Accident Risk" offers a humorous yet poignant commentary on the alarmingly high accident rate of excursion trains in Britain during that time. The artist cleverly depicts a chaotic scene at a train station, with passengers and railway workers scrambling to avoid disaster as trains collide and derail in the background.
The exaggerated nature of the accidents portrayed serves as a stark reminder of the very real dangers faced by travelers on early rail journeys. Despite advancements in transport technology, such as the introduction of steam locomotives, accidents remained all too common due to factors like poor maintenance, inadequate safety regulations, and human error.
Through this artwork, viewers are invited to reflect on the risks associated with early railway travel and consider how far we have come in terms of improving safety standards within the transportation industry. While it may be easy to laugh at the absurdity of these fictional mishaps, it is important to remember that they were based on very real and tragic events that claimed countless lives.
As we look back on this historical piece, let us appreciate how far we have come in ensuring the safety of modern rail passengers while also acknowledging the importance of learning from past mistakes to prevent similar tragedies from occurring again.
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