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Great Western General Booking Office, 1837 (litho on paper)
8681122 Great Western General Booking Office, 1837 (litho on paper) by Ducote, Alfred. (fl.1830-40); 29x37 cm; Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, Telford, Shropshire, UK; (add.info.: Artwork by Alfred Ducote (active 1830-40)
View of group of people standing in front of and behind a desk, with, from left to right, O'Connell (behind desk), Roebuck, Dr Bowring, Hume, Emmerson-Tennant, Sir James Graham, and John Doyle. Published by T.M.Lean, 26, Haymarket, Augt. 31st.. 1837, A.Ducotes Lithog. 70, StMsLane. HB Sketches No.499, Sunscribers HB copy stamped in bottom left hand corner. Gentlemen we are all full but if you only wait for the next train we shall I have no doubt be able to accomodate you all with seats. printed in speech bubble from O'Connell, I am afraid we are thrown out for the present. it seems that there is a screw loose somewhere in their principal Engine printed in speech bubble from Dr Bowring and Hume.); © Elton Collection, Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust
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This lithograph print captures a bustling scene at the Great Western General Booking Office in 1837, showcasing a group of distinguished gentlemen gathered around a desk. The artwork by Alfred Ducote provides a glimpse into the past, with figures such as O'Connell, Roebuck, Dr Bowring, Hume, Emmerson-Tennant, Sir James Graham, and John Doyle depicted in intricate detail.
The composition is rich in historical significance, offering insight into the social dynamics and technological advancements of the time. The speech bubbles add an element of humor and intrigue to the scene, with O'Connell jokingly reassuring waiting passengers that they will be accommodated on the next train despite being full. Meanwhile, Dr Bowring and Hume express concern over technical difficulties with the engine.
The fine details and expressive characters bring this moment from history to life, inviting viewers to imagine themselves amidst the hustle and bustle of Victorian-era travel. This print serves as both a visual delight and a valuable historical document preserved by Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust in Telford, Shropshire. It is a testament to Ducote's skill as an artist and his ability to capture moments of everyday life with charm and wit.
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