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The Dukes Nose; Battery Hill cutting
The Dukes Nose; Battery Hill cutting; and Reversing Station Viaduct; at 11 1/2 miles Date: 1856
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1856 Alice Bhore Clowser Ghat Peninsula Swainston Tredwell
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
"Breathtaking history comes to life with our Media Storehouse Canvas Prints. Feast your eyes on this stunning image, "The Dukes Nose; Battery Hill cutting," captured in 1856. This evocative photograph, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports you back in time to an era of steam trains and industrial might. The intricate details of the Reversing Station Viaduct and the dramatic contrast between the cutting and the surrounding landscape are brought to life in vibrant colors and textures on our high-quality canvas. Add this captivating piece to your home or office to ignite conversation and inspire wonder."
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 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
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, taken in 1856, showcases a significant moment in the history of transportation in India. The image depicts The Dukes Nose, Battery Hill cutting, and Reversing Station Viaduct, located at the 11 1/2 mile mark on the Peninsula Railway. The Peninsula Railway, a remarkable engineering feat of its time, was built to connect the port city of Madras (now Chennai) with the hill station of Mahabalipuram and the fort city of Arcot. The railway line was constructed under the supervision of British engineers John Tredwell and Henry Swainston, and American engineer John Clowser, amidst challenging terrain and weather conditions. The Dukes Nose, a prominent cliff, can be seen in the background of the photograph. The name 'Dukes Nose' was given due to its resemblance to the prominent nose of the Duke of Wellington. The cutting in the foreground, known as Battery Hill cutting, was carved through the solid rock to make way for the railway line. The Reversing Station Viaduct, visible in the middle ground, was an essential part of the railway system. Trains had to be reversed here to continue their journey in the opposite direction due to the steep gradient of the terrain. The railway line was unique in its design, with the locomotive being detached and pushed uphill by a stationary engine. This photograph is a testament to the ingenuity and determination of the engineers and laborers who worked tirelessly to build the Peninsula Railway, revolutionizing transportation in India and making it more accessible to the masses.
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