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Poster Print : London Paddington station, Great Western Railway, 1840
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London Paddington station, Great Western Railway, 1840
London Paddington station, Great Western Railway at night. Watercolour of the original station in 1840. Passengers are boarding trains, some of them carrying trunks. The front door of the locomotive smokebox is open, improbably revealing the glow of a fire
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Media ID 10013567
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18x24 inch Poster Print
Introducing the Media Storehouse Poster Print of London Paddington Station, a captivating glimpse into the past. This stunning watercolour depicts the original station in 1840, illuminated by the soft glow of gas lamps as passengers prepare for their journeys. The Great Western Railway comes alive in this vibrant and intricately detailed image, with travellers in period attire loading trunks onto trains. Transport yourself back in time with this beautiful and authentic piece, a must-have for railway enthusiasts and history lovers alike. Experience the charm of the past with the Media Storehouse London Paddington Station Poster Print.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 61.6cm x 46.3cm (24.3" x 18.2")
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.
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This print from the National Railway Museum takes us back in time to London Paddington station in 1840. The Great Western Railway, a marvel of its era, is beautifully depicted in this watercolour masterpiece. As night falls, the station comes alive with passengers bustling about, eagerly boarding trains bound for various destinations. Intriguingly, some travelers are seen carrying trunks, hinting at their exciting journeys ahead. Amidst all the activity, our attention is drawn to the locomotive at the forefront. Its front door open unexpectedly reveals a mesmerizing glow emanating from within - a glimpse into the fiery heart that powers this magnificent machine. The artist's imagination truly shines through as they skillfully capture both the grandeur and intricacies of this man-made structure. Every detail meticulously painted transports us to an era when rail travel was still in its infancy but already transforming transportation as we knew it. This remarkable piece not only celebrates railway history but also serves as a testament to human ingenuity and progress. It reminds us of how far we have come since those early days of steam engines and train stations like Paddington played a pivotal role in shaping our modern world. As we gaze upon this enchanting scene frozen in time, let us appreciate and honor those who paved the way for today's efficient and interconnected rail networks that continue to connect people across vast distances while igniting our sense of adventure and wanderlust.
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