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The Victoria (London) Docks (engraving)
1608587 The Victoria (London) Docks (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Victoria (London) Docks. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 16 February 1856.
English School (19th Century)); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 22265748
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
General View Martello Tower Medway Victoria Docks
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This engraving, titled "The Victoria (London) Docks" takes us back to the bustling 19th-century London. The image showcases a panoramic view of the Victoria Docks, captured by an anonymous English School artist. The scene is alive with activity as ships navigate through the fairway of the River Thames, surrounded by towering Martello towers that once served as defensive structures. The docks themselves are teeming with life, filled with various vessels and workers going about their daily tasks. The level of detail in this print is truly remarkable; it allows us to immerse ourselves in a moment frozen in time. From the intricately depicted architecture of the docks to the flowing waters of the Thames, every element has been meticulously engraved. "The Victoria (London) Docks" was originally featured in The Illustrated London News on February 16th, 1856. It offers us a glimpse into an era when London's river trade was thriving and played a vital role in shaping its economy. This print from Bridgeman Images' Fine Art Finder collection serves as both a historical document and a work of art. It transports us back to an age where commerce thrived along these shores and invites us to marvel at the industrious spirit that built one of London's most significant landmarks – The Victoria Docks.
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