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Premium Framed Print : The Progress of Steam - A view in White Chapel Road, 1905. Artist: Henry Thomas Alken
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The Progress of Steam - A view in White Chapel Road, 1905. Artist: Henry Thomas Alken
The Progress of Steam - A view in White Chapel Road, 1830. A variety of steam vehicles being driven around White Chapel Road, London, illustrating the artists predictions for the modern steam age. From The Connoisseur 1905-6. Published bys & J Fuller of London
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Alken Henry Thomas Henry Thomas Alken Humorous Progress Steam Steam Carriage Tower Hamlets Variety Vehicle Whitechapel Whitechapel Road
14"x16" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x10" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 35.6cm (16" x 14")
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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The Progress of Steam - A Glimpse into the Future on White Chapel Road, London, 1905
EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this print by Henry Thomas Alken, we are transported to the bustling streets of White Chapel Road in 1830. The artist's vivid imagination and keen eye for detail have brought forth a whimsical vision of what he believed the modern steam age would look like. As we gaze upon this scene, our eyes are immediately drawn to an array of extraordinary steam vehicles gracefully navigating through the crowded road. These innovative contraptions, emitting plumes of smoke and hissing with power, symbolize progress and change that was sweeping across England during that era. Amidst this mechanical marvel lies a tapestry of humanity. Men donning top hats and women dressed in elegant attire can be seen strolling alongside these remarkable machines. It is fascinating to witness how seamlessly technology blends with everyday life as people go about their business. Alken's artwork not only showcases his artistic prowess but also serves as a satirical commentary on society at large. With subtle humor and caricature-like figures, he playfully pokes fun at the rapid advancements taking place around him. This snapshot freezes a moment in time when dreams collided with reality on White Chapel Road. It reminds us that progress is not just about machinery but also about human ingenuity and adaptability.
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