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Pathfinders - Sir Marc Isambard Brunel, c1812, (1922). Creator: James Northcote
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Pathfinders - Sir Marc Isambard Brunel, c1812, (1922). Creator: James Northcote
Pathfinders - Sir Marc Isambard Brunel, c1812, (1922). Portrait of Sir Marc Isambard Brunel, British engineer and inventor (1769-1849) with drawings and a model of the morticing machine of the Portsmouth blockmaking machine he made with machine builder Henry Maudslay. The blockmaking machine introduced the mass production of ships blocks. From 1825, Brunel was engaged, along with his son Isambard Kingdom Brunel, to construct the first Thames tunnel, which was completed in 1843. He also improved saw-mills and dockyard machinery at Chatham in Kent and Liverpool. Painting in the National Portrait Gallery, London. From " Bibbys Annual 1922", edited by Joseph Bibby. [J. Bibby & Sons, London, 1922]
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Pathfinders - Sir Marc Isambard Brunel, c1812, (1922)
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. This print captures the brilliance of Sir Marc Isambard Brunel, a renowned British engineer and inventor. Painted by James Northcote in 1922, it showcases Sir Brunel alongside intricate drawings and a model of the morticing machine from his groundbreaking Portsmouth blockmaking machine. Sir Marc Isambard Brunel's revolutionary blockmaking machine introduced mass production to shipbuilding by producing ships blocks on an unprecedented scale. This innovation transformed the industry and propelled Britain's naval power to new heights. The painting also highlights Sir Brunel's significant contributions beyond shipbuilding. From improving saw-mills to enhancing dockyard machinery at Chatham in Kent and Liverpool, his engineering prowess knew no bounds. One of his most remarkable achievements was the construction of the first Thames tunnel, which he undertook with his son Isambard Kingdom Brunel. Completed in 1843 after years of arduous work, this feat showcased their ingenuity and perseverance. In this portrait, we see a man who epitomizes determination and vision. With plans spread before him and tools at hand, Sir Marc Isambard Brunel exudes confidence as he gazes into the future. His legacy as an influential figure in science and engineering is immortalized within these brushstrokes. Displayed proudly at London's National Portrait Gallery, this artwork serves as a testament to Sir Marc Isambard Brunel's lasting impact on British history and technological advancement.
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