Engineering Work Collection (#3)

A hydraulic lift at the Victoria Docks, 1850
3330553 A hydraulic lift at the Victoria Docks, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a hydraulic lift at the Victoria Docks, designed by Edwin Clark (1814-1894) an English civil engineer

Frederic Sauvage, inventor of the propeller, c. 1900-1910 (chromo)
1790243 Frederic Sauvage, inventor of the propeller, c. 1900-1910 (chromo); (add.info.: french engineer Frederic Sauvage, inventor of the propeller in 1832); Photo © CCI

Recycling machine in Westminster, London, 1920s (litho)
8641521 Recycling machine in Westminster, London, 1920s (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Recycling machine in Westminster, London, 1920s)

This Mechanized Age: SS "Queen Mary" (colour photo)
8660479 This Mechanized Age: SS "Queen Mary" (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

This Mechanized Age: Harvesting Machinery (colour photo)
8660477 This Mechanized Age: Harvesting Machinery (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Harvesting Machinery)

This Mechanized Age: Bren Machine Gun (colour photo)
8660475 This Mechanized Age: Bren Machine Gun (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bren Machine Gun)

This Mechanized Age: Diving suit (colour photo)
8660439 This Mechanized Age: Diving suit (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Diving suit)

Traction engine and endless railway, East Acton (engraving)
8676332 Traction engine and endless railway, East Acton (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Cold weather testing for motor cars (b/w photo)
8675806 Cold weather testing for motor cars (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cold weather testing for motor cars)

Cross section diagram of the Mersey Tunnel, Liverpool (litho)
8675793 Cross section diagram of the Mersey Tunnel, Liverpool (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cross section diagram of the Mersey Tunnel)

Canal de l'Ourcq, Ile-de-France, Paris, France (engraving)
8677110 Canal de l'Ourcq, Ile-de-France, Paris, France (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Canal de l'Ourcq, Ile-de-France, Paris, France)

Cugnot's steam-powered car (engraving)
8663707 Cugnot's steam-powered car (engraving) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nicolas-Joseph Cugnot's steam-powered car after crashing into a wall, 1770)

Testing the spans of a bridge on the Bombay and Baroda Railway, India (engraving)
8676512 Testing the spans of a bridge on the Bombay and Baroda Railway, India (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

This Mechanized Age: SS "Normandie" (colour photo)
8660490 This Mechanized Age: SS "Normandie" (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

This Mechanized Age: The Mersey Tunnel (colour photo)
8660474 This Mechanized Age: The Mersey Tunnel (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Mersey Tunnel)

This Mechanized Age: "Westland Wapite" (colour photo)
8660470 This Mechanized Age: "Westland Wapite" (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

This Mechanized Age: "Blue Bird" (colour photo)
8660466 This Mechanized Age: "Blue Bird" (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

This Mechanized Age: The Boulder Dam (colour photo)
8660457 This Mechanized Age: The Boulder Dam (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Boulder Dam)

This Mechanized Age: Battersea Power Station (colour photo)
8660452 This Mechanized Age: Battersea Power Station (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battersea Power Station)

The Great Yu draining the Empire (litho)
8661073 The Great Yu draining the Empire (litho) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Great Yu draining the Empire)

Egyptian shaduf irrigation system (engraving)
8663855 Egyptian shaduf irrigation system (engraving) by French School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Egyptian shaduf irrigation system)

Railway Bridge over the River Tamar, c. 1860 (engraving on paper)
7394182 Railway Bridge over the River Tamar, c.1860 (engraving on paper) by Phillips, P. (fl.c.1860); 20x40 cm; Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, Telford, Shropshire, UK; (add.info.: By P)

Great Western Railway Vulcan No. 2, 1837 (Cyanotype on paper)
7394204 Great Western Railway Vulcan No.2, 1837 (Cyanotype on paper) by C. Tayleur & Co, Vulcan Foundry (19th-20th century); 29x46 cm; Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, Telford, Shropshire

Arch of the Southampton Railway over the Chelsea Road, 1835 (pen with wash on paper)
7389743 Arch of the Southampton Railway over the Chelsea Road, 1835 (pen with wash on paper) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 24x37 cm; Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, Telford, Shropshire

Passenger Carriage, c. 1840 (pen with wash on paper)
7389729 Passenger Carriage, c.1840 (pen with wash on paper) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 29x48 cm; Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, Telford, Shropshire, UK; (add.info.: Arist: Unknown)

Steam locomotive, 19th century (lithograph)
7389749 Steam locomotive, 19th century (lithograph) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 25x23 cm; Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, Telford, Shropshire, UK; (add.info.: Arist: Unknown)

Steam locomotive, 19th century (lithograph)
7389755 Steam locomotive, 19th century (lithograph) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 35x37 cm; Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, Telford, Shropshire, UK; (add.info.: Arist: Unknown)

A Wooden Bridge Designed for the Proposed Bridge over the Tyne near Scotswood for the Newcastle and Carlisle Railroad
7389751 A Wooden Bridge Designed for the Proposed Bridge over the Tyne near Scotswood for the Newcastle and Carlisle Railroad, c.1830 (pen with wash on paper) by Green

Clayton Tunnel Railway Portal, 1847 (w/c on paper)
7389745 Clayton Tunnel Railway Portal, 1847 (w/c on paper) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 25x36 cm; Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, Telford, Shropshire, UK; (add.info.: Arist: Unknown)

Construction of the London and Birmingham Railway, c. 1835 (pencil and wash on paper)
7389718 Construction of the London and Birmingham Railway, c.1835 (pencil and wash on paper) by Bourne, John Cooke (1814-96); 17x26 cm; Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, Telford, Shropshire

Doctor Ghurch's three-wheeled mechanical car built in Birmingham in 1835 (engraving)
3789526 Doctor Ghurch's three-wheeled mechanical car built in Birmingham in 1835 (engraving) by Cooke, John (fl.1833) (after); (add.info)

A wash view of the shield, c. 1818-39 (watercolour)
7315328 A wash view of the shield, c.1818-39 (watercolour) by Beamish, Richard (1798-1873); 12.8x9 cm; London Metropolitan Archives

Timbering for the removal of the old shield, c. 1818-39 (pen-and-ink sketch on wove paper)
7315327 Timbering for the removal of the old shield, c.1818-39 (pen-and-ink sketch on wove paper) by Beamish, Richard (1798-1873); 12.3x9 cm; London Metropolitan Archives

Longitudinal section showing the Rotherhithe shaft with the first section of tunnel constructed, c
7315326 Longitudinal section showing the Rotherhithe shaft with the first section of tunnel constructed, c.1818-39 (watercolour) by Brunel

"Longitudinal section of part of Thames Tunnel showing the state of the strata
7315325 "Longitudinal section of part of Thames Tunnel showing the state of the strata...", 1837 (watercolour on paper) by British School

Cylindrical tunnelling shield with crank, 1818 (watercolour on paper)
7315323 Cylindrical tunnelling shield with crank, 1818 (watercolour on paper) by British School, (19th century); 25.543.5 cm; London Metropolitan Archives

Longitudinal section showing the inundation of the river, c. 1818-39 (watercolour on paper)
7315317 Longitudinal section showing the inundation of the river, c.1818-39 (watercolour on paper) by Pinchback, Joseph (19th century); 61x24 cm; London Metropolitan Archives

Sketch-plan showing two sections of the proposed cylindrical tunnel, 1818 (pen-and-ink sketch on wove paper)
7315308 Sketch-plan showing two sections of the proposed cylindrical tunnel, 1818 (pen-and-ink sketch on wove paper) by Brunel, Marc Isambard (1769-1849); 20.5x30 cm; London Metropolitan Archives

Lithographic overview and cross section of the Great Descents, c. 1818-39 (lithographic print on paper)
7315331 Lithographic overview and cross section of the Great Descents, c.1818-39 (lithographic print on paper) by Pinchback, Joseph (19th century); 31x52 cm; London Metropolitan Archives

Sketch of the tunnel shaft with accompanying text, c. 1818-39 (lithograph print on paper)
7315329 Sketch of the tunnel shaft with accompanying text, c.1818-39 (lithograph print on paper) by Pinchback, Joseph (19th century); London Metropolitan Archives

Transverse section of the Thames Tunnel and strata, 1837 (watercolour on paper)
7315324 Transverse section of the Thames Tunnel and strata, 1837 (watercolour on paper) by British School, (19th century); 19x31 cm; London Metropolitan Archives

Cross Section of the Tunnel showing the extent of displaced ground, c. 1818-39 (watercolour on paper)
7315315 Cross Section of the Tunnel showing the extent of displaced ground, c.1818-39 (watercolour on paper) by Pinchback, Joseph (19th century); 29x51 cm; London Metropolitan Archives

Cylindrical tunnelling shield (two views), 1818, (watercolour on paper)
7315310 Cylindrical tunnelling shield (two views), 1818, (watercolour on paper) by British School, (19th century); 50x27 cm; London Metropolitan Archives

Coupe d'une Tonnelle pour le service des gens de pied prise dans toute son etendue, 1824 (watercolour on paper)
7315305 Coupe d'une Tonnelle pour le service des gens de pied prise dans toute son etendue, 1824 (watercolour on paper) by Brunel

Three miners at work in the tunnel, c. 1818-39 (watercolour on paper)
7315287 Three miners at work in the tunnel, c.1818-39 (watercolour on paper) by British School, (19th century); 26x43.5 cm; London Metropolitan Archives

Section of Thames Tunnel with overlay (under), c. 1818-39 (watercolour on paper)
7315282 Section of Thames Tunnel with overlay (under), c.1818-39 (watercolour on paper) by Pinchback, Joseph (19th century); 29x49.5 cm; London Metropolitan Archives

Isometrical projection of one of the Twelve Iron Frames forming the Shield, c. 1818-39 (watercolour on paper)
7315278 Isometrical projection of one of the Twelve Iron Frames forming the Shield, c.1818-39 (watercolour on paper) by Beamish, Richard (1798-1873); 52x42 cm; London Metropolitan Archives

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"Unveiling the Masterpieces of Engineering: A Glimpse into the 19th Century" Step back in time and witness the marvels that shaped our transportation systems. From railway bridges to steam locomotives, these captivating artworks provide a glimpse into the ingenuity and craftsmanship of engineers during the 19th century. Marvel at the Railway Bridge over the River Tamar, circa 1860, depicted in an exquisite engraving on paper. Its elegant arches stand tall, connecting distant lands and symbolizing progress. The Great Western Railway Vulcan No. 2, captured through a cyanotype on paper from 1837, showcases early locomotive design with its robust frame and powerful presence. The Arch of Southampton Railway over Chelsea Road takes us back to 1835 when pen met wash on paper to immortalize this architectural feat. Imagine witnessing passengers crossing beneath this magnificent structure as they embarked on their journeys. Delve further into history with a pen-and-wash depiction of a Passenger Carriage from around 1840. This artwork brings to life the elegance and comfort experienced by travelers during this era. Steam locomotives take center stage in lithographs from the same period - their intricate details meticulously portrayed for all to admire. These machines revolutionized transportation, propelling humanity forward at unprecedented speeds while leaving trails of smoke behind them. A Wooden Bridge Designed for the Proposed Bridge over Tyne near Scotswood transports us even earlier into history; circa 1830's pen meets wash on paper capturing an ambitious vision yet to be realized but brimming with potential. Clayton Tunnel Railway Portal immerses us in another momentous project completed in 1847 - watercolors bring forth its grandeur as it stands proudly amidst lush greenery; a testament to human determination. Construction of London and Birmingham Railway unfolds before our eyes through pencil sketches washed delicately onto paper around 1835.