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Commencement of the Metropolitan High-Level Sewer, near the Victoria Park (engraving)
1609768 Commencement of the Metropolitan High-Level Sewer, near the Victoria Park (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Commencement of the Metropolitan High-Level Sewer, near the Victoria Park. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 19 February 1859.
English School (19th Century)); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 22266478
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
Commencement Hackney Sewers Victoria Park
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Standard Size Mouse Pad 7.75" x 9..25". High density Neoprene w linen surface. Easy to clean, stain resistant finish. Rounded corners.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 23.7cm x 16.4cm (9.3" x 6.5")
Estimated Product Size is 23.7cm x 20.2cm (9.3" x 8")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This engraving, titled "Commencement of the Metropolitan High-Level Sewer, near the Victoria Park" takes us back to 19th century London and offers a glimpse into an extraordinary engineering feat. The image showcases the bustling construction site of the Metropolitan High-Level Sewer, located in close proximity to Victoria Park. The scene is filled with activity as workers diligently labor on this ambitious project. Their determination and expertise are evident as they navigate through mounds of earth and scaffolding. The sheer scale of the sewer's construction is awe-inspiring; it stretches far into the distance, disappearing beyond our line of sight. The artist masterfully captures both the grandeur and intricacy of this endeavor. Every detail, from the meticulously rendered architecture to the dynamic composition, draws us further into this historical moment. It serves as a testament to human ingenuity and our ability to conquer even nature's most formidable challenges. This print originally appeared in The Illustrated London News on February 19th, 1859 – a publication that aimed to inform its readers about significant events shaping their world. Today, it continues to captivate viewers with its depiction of Victorian-era London undergoing transformative urban development. Bridgeman Images has preserved this remarkable piece for future generations to appreciate and learn from. As we gaze upon it now, we can't help but marvel at how far we have come since those early days when such monumental projects were undertaken amidst great adversity.
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