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Coal Train
1st April 1908: Railway sidings at Fishguard. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)
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Topical Press Agency
Media ID 12019984
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1900 1909 Fishguard Freight Train Railroad Track Smoking Train Vehicle Sidings
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the rich history of photography with our exquisite selection from the Media Storehouse Fine Art Prints range. This captivating image, titled "Railway Sidings at Fishguard," taken by the Topical Press Agency in 1908, transports you back in time. The coal train, a symbol of industry and progress, is beautifully framed against the rugged Welsh landscape. Each print is meticulously produced using the highest quality materials, ensuring vibrant colors and stunning detail. Bring this timeless piece of history into your home or office and add character to your space.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 55.9cm (26" x 22")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
Coal Train - A Glimpse into the Industrial Era
EDITORS COMMENTS
. This photograph, captured on 1st April 1908 by the Topical Press Agency, takes us back in time to the railway sidings at Fishguard. The image showcases a landscape dominated by billowing smoke and a mighty freight train, symbolizing the power of rail transport during this pivotal period. The composition is strikingly beautiful in its simplicity; the monochromatic format adds an air of nostalgia while emphasizing the stark contrast between light and shadow. The horizontal orientation allows our eyes to wander along the length of the railroad track, inviting us to explore further. In this snapshot frozen in time, we witness not only a means of transportation but also a glimpse into history. This coal train represents more than just raw materials being transported; it embodies progress, industrialization, and economic growth. It serves as a reminder of how railroads played an integral role in shaping societies worldwide. As we delve deeper into this archival gem from 1908, we can almost hear the rhythmic chugging sound echoing through time. We are transported back to an era where steam engines were kings of innovation and smoke-filled skies were seen as signs of prosperity rather than environmental concerns. This print captures both our fascination with locomotives and our desire to connect with past generations who lived amidst these marvels of engineering. It reminds us that even though times have changed drastically since then, there is still much beauty to be found in
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