The Great Britain, 1845
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Object number1997.203
TitleThe Great Britain, 1845
Creator John Lewis Marks (engraver)
DescriptionA naive, coloured print of the SS Great Britain in 1845. The ship is shown in port profile with all sails set and smoke coming from the funnel. In the foreground is a shoreline with several figures standing and looking at the ship. There are two small rowing boats in the foreground with what appears to be several passengers being rowed out towards the ship to have a closer look.
The legend below the print provides details of the ship and her engines.
Production placeLondon
Production date 1845 - 1845
Object nameprint
Object categoryvisual art
Materialpaper
Techniqueprinted
