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Fine Art Print : Reading the News of the Fall of Sebastopol at Ceylon, 1856. Creator: Unknown
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Reading the News of the Fall of Sebastopol at Ceylon, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Reading the News of the Fall of Sebastopol at Ceylon, 1856. Crimean War news. Engraving...from a photograph by Mr. Parting...representing the scene in the Colombo Observer office during the reading of a carrier-pigeon express containing the details...of the fall of Sebastopol...Dr. Elliott's carrier-pigeon express had been recognised as a public institution of the greatest possible value, in the absence of a line of electric telegraph to connect Colombo, the capital of the island, with the port of Galle, at which the steamers touch. The distance is seventy-two miles, the road being almost a straight line, and our pigeons usually accomplish the passage, well laden with manuscript and printed slips, in from one to two hours...When pigeons occasionally go astray, driven out of their course by a strong wind...they are almost invariably caught and sent to the Observer office by the natives...'. From "Illustrated London News", 1856
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21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into the past with our exquisite selection of Fine Art Prints from Media Storehouse. This captivating engraving, titled 'Reading the News of the Fall of Sebastopol at Ceylon, 1856,' transports you back to the Crimean War era. The image, created from a photograph by an unknown artist, depicts the bustling Colombo Observer office as the news of the fall of Sebastopol reaches its shores. Witness the excitement and anticipation as the newspaper is read aloud, a pivotal moment in history unfolds before their eyes. Add this stunning piece to your collection and bring a piece of the past into your home or office.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 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.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 53.3cm x 32.2cm (21" x 12.7")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 50.8cm (27" x 20")
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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 'Reading the News of the Fall of Sebastopol at Ceylon, 1856,' depicts an excited scene in the Colombo Observer office as the latest news from the Crimean War is being read aloud from a carrier pigeon. The image is based on a photograph taken by an unknown photographer named Mr. Parting. At the time, Dr. Elliott's carrier-pigeon express was a vital source of communication in Ceylon (now Sri Lanka), where the capital Colombo was not yet connected to the port of Galle by a telegraph line. The seventy-two-mile distance between the two locations was often bridged by these winged messengers, who carried manuscript and printed slips, and typically completed the journey in just one to two hours. The importance of the pigeons is underlined by the fact that when they occasionally strayed from their course, they were invariably caught and sent to the Observer office by the native population. In this instance, the arrival of a carrier pigeon bearing the news of the fall of Sebastopol, a major victory for the Allied forces, was met with great anticipation and excitement. The engraving captures the moment as the news is being read aloud, with the assembled crowd leaning in to hear every detail. The image offers a fascinating glimpse into the past, illustrating the role of carrier pigeons as essential communication tools during a time before modern telegraphy.
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