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Rail Road. A Comic Song, 1851 (lithograph on paper)
8836231 Rail Road. A Comic Song, 1851 (lithograph on paper) by Madeley, G. E. (1798-1858); 34 x 24 cm; Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, Telford, Shropshire, UK; (add.info.: sheet music cover of The Rail Road, A Comic Song'. Written by James Bird, The Music Composed and Arranged by E. J. Westrop, London. Published by Zenas T. Purday, 45 High Holborn; Lithographed by Madeley, Wellington St, Strand.
East John Westrop (1804-1856) Musician, born Lavenham, Suffolk. Lived Swinton Street, St Pancras, London & Middlesex, England
Zenas Trivett Purday (1792-1866) Music publisher, later postmaster.
George Edward Madeley (1798-1858) lithographer, printmaker, publisher/printer of 3 Wellington Street, Strand between 1829 and 1858.
The print of a traditional coach suffering an accident through the loss of a wheel, while the new locomotive steams steadily on in the background presents a different view to most contemporary cartoons. The verses contain very confident hopes for the future of steam power with rail-roads to the moon envisaged.); © Elton Collection, Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust
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© © Elton Collection, Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust / Bridgeman Images
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This charming lithograph print from 1851, titled "Rail Road. A Comic Song," captures a whimsical scene of a traditional coach losing a wheel while a new locomotive steams steadily on in the background. The sheet music cover for 'The Rail Road, A Comic Song' features witty verses written by James Bird and music composed by E. J. Westrop.
The artist behind this delightful piece is George Edward Madeley, known for his work as a lithographer, printmaker, and publisher/printer in London during the 19th century. The detailed illustration showcases Madeley's skillful craftsmanship and attention to detail.
The image reflects the optimism of the era towards steam power and railroads, with bold predictions of railways reaching even to the moon. It offers a unique perspective compared to other contemporary cartoons of that time.
Displayed at the Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust in Telford, Shropshire, UK, this print is not just a visual delight but also serves as a historical artifact capturing the spirit of innovation and progress during the Victorian era. It reminds us of how transportation technology has evolved over time and continues to shape our world today.
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