Lithograph of the Magnificent Steam Ship, The Great Western
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Objektnummer1997.065
TitelLithograph of the Magnificent Steam Ship, The Great Western
Ophav Joseph Walter (artist), Thomas Freebody (publisher)
BeskrivelseThe PSGW of Avonmouth [J. Walter, 1838]1840. Monochrome lithograph of The Great Western surrounded by smaller boats on choppy sea. The Great Western is depicted in the centre of the print with a number of smaller rowing and sail boats with many people in the foreground. In the background is the coast across the horizon. The sky is bright and cloudy.
R. G. & A. W. Reeve, after Joseph Walter, Bristol.
Below the print on the boarder is written: "In Commemoration of the Establishment of Steam Navigation Between Great Britain and America./THIS ENGRAVING OF THE MAGNIFICENT STEAM SHIP./THE GREAT WESTERN,". The dimensions of the ship and the names of the Directors are also listed below the print. The border of the engraving has been trimmed.
Produktionsdato 1840-05-21 - 1840-05-21
Objektnavnprint
Genstand kategorivisual art
Materialepaper
Teknikprinted
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- support height: 545
width: 770