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Industrialised Collection

"Industrialised: A Glimpse into the Transformative Era" Step back in time to a London slum, captured in a poignant black and white photograph

Background imageIndustrialised Collection: Children in a London slum (b / w photo)

Children in a London slum (b / w photo)
XJF142415 Children in a London slum (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageIndustrialised Collection: An industrialised milk parlour and refinery

An industrialised milk parlour and refinery
3732514 An industrialised milk parlour and refinery; (add.info.: Engraving depicting an industrialised milk parlour and refinery at Roche-sur-Loue, near d'Arc-et-Senans, Besancon, France)

Background imageIndustrialised Collection: Furnace and Snow, Landscape (oil on canvas)

Furnace and Snow, Landscape (oil on canvas)
WAG423030 Furnace and Snow, Landscape (oil on canvas) by Bayliss, Edwin Butler (1874-1950); Wolverhampton Art Gallery, West Midlands, UK; © Wolverhampton Art Gallery; British, out of copyright

Background imageIndustrialised Collection: Pit wheels (w / c on paper)

Pit wheels (w / c on paper)
WAG423045 Pit wheels (w/c on paper) by Bayliss, Edwin Butler (1874-1950); Wolverhampton Art Gallery, West Midlands, UK; (add.info)

Background imageIndustrialised Collection: Winding Gear (charcoal on paper)

Winding Gear (charcoal on paper)
WAG423035 Winding Gear (charcoal on paper) by Bayliss, Edwin Butler (1874-1950); Wolverhampton Art Gallery, West Midlands

Background imageIndustrialised Collection: In the Gin Pit (w / c on paper)

In the Gin Pit (w / c on paper)
WAG423052 In the Gin Pit (w/c on paper) by Bayliss, Edwin Butler (1874-1950); Wolverhampton Art Gallery, West Midlands, UK; (add.info)

Background imageIndustrialised Collection: The Windmill (etching)

The Windmill (etching)
WAG423036 The Windmill (etching) by Bayliss, Edwin Butler (1874-1950); Wolverhampton Art Gallery, West Midlands, UK; © Wolverhampton Art Gallery; British, out of copyright

Background imageIndustrialised Collection: Black Country Church (etching)

Black Country Church (etching)
WAG423031 Black Country Church (etching) by Bayliss, Edwin Butler (1874-1950); Wolverhampton Art Gallery, West Midlands, UK; © Wolverhampton Art Gallery; British, out of copyright

Background imageIndustrialised Collection: Winding Gear (w / c on paper)

Winding Gear (w / c on paper)
WAG423033 Winding Gear (w/c on paper) by Bayliss, Edwin Butler (1874-1950); Wolverhampton Art Gallery, West Midlands, UK; (add.info)

Background imageIndustrialised Collection: Industrial Scene, Man with Wheelbarrow (w / c with charcoal on paper)

Industrial Scene, Man with Wheelbarrow (w / c with charcoal on paper)
WAG423032 Industrial Scene, Man with Wheelbarrow (w/c with charcoal on paper) by Bayliss, Edwin Butler (1874-1950); Wolverhampton Art Gallery, West Midlands

Background imageIndustrialised Collection: Canal Scene (w / c with charcoal on paper)

Canal Scene (w / c with charcoal on paper)
WAG423034 Canal Scene (w/c with charcoal on paper) by Bayliss, Edwin Butler (1874-1950); Wolverhampton Art Gallery, West Midlands, UK; © Wolverhampton Art Gallery

Background imageIndustrialised Collection: American railroad scene: lightning express trains leaving the junction

American railroad scene: lightning express trains leaving the junction
3710010 American railroad scene: lightning express trains leaving the junction, 1874 (colour lithograph) by Currier, N. (1813-88) and Ives, J.M

Background imageIndustrialised Collection: Grand Central Station, 1909 (oil on canvas)

Grand Central Station, 1909 (oil on canvas)
3492931 Grand Central Station, 1909 (oil on canvas) by Cooper, Colin Campbell (1856-1937); 83.8 x 113.7 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; American, out of copyright

Background imageIndustrialised Collection: Bottling and Champagne vault, Trade cards for a winery, c. 1876 (colour litho)

Bottling and Champagne vault, Trade cards for a winery, c. 1876 (colour litho)
695474 Bottling and Champagne vault, Trade cards for a winery, c.1876 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); New York Public Library, USA; American, out of copyright

Background imageIndustrialised Collection: Trade cards for Works and vaults, c. 1876 (colour litho)

Trade cards for Works and vaults, c. 1876 (colour litho)
695473 Trade cards for Works and vaults, c.1876 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); New York Public Library, USA; American, out of copyright

Background imageIndustrialised Collection: Queens Bridge, Belfast

Queens Bridge, Belfast - an elevated view over the bridge showing a busy scene of people and horse vehicles and tram with the industrialised backdrop of Belfast

Background imageIndustrialised Collection: Children playing in a slum, 1899 (b / w photo)

Children playing in a slum, 1899 (b / w photo)
XJF142414 Children playing in a slum, 1899 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageIndustrialised Collection: Manchester, England, from the River Irwell, showing the new buildings, including

Manchester, England, from the River Irwell, showing the new buildings, including an imposing factory chimney, of a prosperous city contrasting with the small, old

Background imageIndustrialised Collection: Why Dont they get a move on?

Why Dont they get a move on?

Background imageIndustrialised Collection: Carbon dioxide levels, Atlantic, 2003

Carbon dioxide levels, Atlantic, 2003
Atmospheric carbon dioxide levels centred on the Atlantic Ocean, satellite data. Carbon dioxide (CO2) is a greenhouse gas that contributes to global warming

Background imageIndustrialised Collection: Mining on Titan, artwork

Mining on Titan, artwork
Mining on Titan. Artwork of a spacecraft and astronauts at a mining site on Saturns moon Titan

Background imageIndustrialised Collection: The Corus steel works at Scunthorpe on Englands East coast

The Corus steel works at Scunthorpe on Englands East coast
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"Industrialised: A Glimpse into the Transformative Era" Step back in time to a London slum, captured in a poignant black and white photograph. Children roam the streets, their innocent faces juxtaposed against the harsh realities of an industrialized world. In another frame, an oil on canvas painting depicts a furnace amidst a snowy landscape. The contrast between warmth and coldness symbolizes the relentless march of progress that shaped our modern society. Pit wheels come alive on paper through delicate watercolors. These intricate mechanisms once powered the mines that fueled industrial growth. Their elegant design belies the grueling labor they facilitated. Charcoal strokes bring to life winding gears, capturing both their strength and vulnerability. These sketches reveal the human touch behind these colossal machines that propelled entire industries forward. A vivid watercolor painting titled "In the Gin Pit" transports us underground, where miners toiled tirelessly beneath dimly lit tunnels. The artist's brush captures their resilience amidst challenging conditions. An etching of "The Windmill" stands as a testament to innovation during this era of rapid change. It serves as a reminder that even traditional structures were not immune to transformation brought about by industry. Traveling across borders, we encounter an etching showcasing "Black Country Church. " This architectural marvel stands tall amidst smoke-filled skies—a beacon of hope for those living in this bustling industrial region. Once again, winding gear takes center stage—this time rendered with vibrant watercolors on paper. Its colors evoke both awe and trepidation—an embodiment of progress tinged with uncertainty. An industrial scene unfolds before our eyes through mixed media artistry—a man pushing his wheelbarrow amidst towering machinery. This fusion highlights how different mediums can capture various facets of this transformative period simultaneously. Canals become conduits for commerce in another captivating artwork—watercolors blending seamlessly with charcoal lines on paper depict boats navigating bustling scenes filled with activity and opportunity.