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Fine Art Print : West-Siberian Railroad. Testing the First Section of the Bridge Across the Irtysh River, 1892-1896. Creator: Unknown
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West-Siberian Railroad. Testing the First Section of the Bridge Across the Irtysh River, 1892-1896. Creator: Unknown
West-Siberian Railroad. Testing the First Section of the Bridge Across the Irtysh River, 1892-1896. From an album of 50 photographs in the Collection of Documentary Materials on the History of the West-Siberian Railroad (1890s-1978) in the Novosibirsk Oblast State Archive. The album documents the construction of the West Siberian railroad and the railroad between the cities of Ekaterinburg and Chelyabinsk. The images in the album, by the artist and printer Artur Ivanovich Vil'borg (born 1856), include views of railroad bridges over the Ushaika, Tom, and Lebiazh'ia Rivers, the passenger depots at the Tomsk, Ob, and Oiash stations, and portraits of engineers and other personnel involved in the railroad construction
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20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with this captivating Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse, showcasing the testing of the first section of the bridge across the Irtysh River for the West-Siberian Railroad. A historical gem captured between 1892-1896 by an unknown creator, this piece is sure to add a touch of vintage charm to any 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.
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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")
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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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EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures a significant moment in the history of the West-Siberian Railroad - the testing of the first section of the bridge across the mighty Irtysh River between 1892 and 1896. The image, part of an album documenting the construction of this monumental railway system, showcases the impressive engineering feat undertaken in Siberia during the late 19th century.
The photograph, taken by an unknown artist, provides a glimpse into a time when steam trains were at the forefront of transportation technology. The sight of workers laboring on this massive structure against a backdrop of rugged landscape is truly awe-inspiring.
As we admire this historical snapshot, we are reminded of the dedication and ingenuity required to connect distant regions through rail transport. The West-Siberian Railroad played a crucial role in opening up Siberia to development and commerce, shaping its future for generations to come.
This image serves as a testament to human perseverance and innovation in overcoming geographical challenges. It stands as a tribute to all those who contributed to building this vital link in Russia's vast railway network. Let us marvel at their achievements and appreciate how far we have come since those early days of railroad construction in Siberia.
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