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Fine Art Print : Govan Ironworks, Glasgow
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Govan Ironworks, Glasgow
Charging a blast furnace at Govan Iron Works in Glasgow
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Media ID 4333162
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Blast Charging Coal Fuel Furnace Glasgow Govan Iron Machinery Metals
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the industrial beauty of Glasgow's past with our exquisite Fine Art Print of Govan Ironworks by Mary Evans Prints Online. This stunning Rights Managed image captures the raw power and grandeur of the blast furnace in action at this historic site. Our Media Storehouse Fine Art Prints are meticulously produced using the highest quality materials, ensuring vibrant colors and sharp details that bring the image to life. Add this captivating piece to your home or office décor and transport yourself back in time to the heart of Scotland's industrial heritage.
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures a pivotal moment in the industrial history of Glasgow - the charging of a blast furnace at Govan Ironworks. The image, dating back to 1870, showcases the sheer magnitude and power of this bustling iron production facility.
In the foreground, a lone man can be seen carefully feeding coal into the furnace, ensuring that it reaches optimal temperature for smelting. His silhouette against the backdrop of towering machinery and billowing smoke serves as a poignant reminder of the tireless labor that fueled Britain's industrial revolution.
The Govan Ironworks was renowned for its role in shaping Glasgow's economy and identity as an industrial powerhouse. It played a crucial part in producing metals essential for construction, transportation, and manufacturing during this era.
As we gaze upon this historical snapshot, we are transported back in time to witness firsthand the ingenuity and determination of those who worked tirelessly within these iron walls. The clangs and hisses of machinery echo through our minds as we contemplate the immense impact that places like Govan Ironworks had on shaping modern society.
This print is not just a visual representation but also a tangible link to our past - a testament to human innovation and perseverance in harnessing nature's resources for progress.
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