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Old Frigate Iris Freight Cable Alongside Great Eastern
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Old Frigate Iris Freight Cable Alongside Great Eastern
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1826 1909 246 Cm 6 7 16 9 11 16 Allowing Messages Atlantic Beneath Forth Freight Gouache Great Eastern Great Technological Achievements Hulk Minutes North America Passed Robert Charles Dudley Sheerness Speed Back Steamer Telegraphic Cable Touches Twelve Days
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This print titled "Old Frigate Iris Freight Cable Alongside Great Eastern" by Robert Charles Dudley showcases the great technological achievements of the 19th century. The artwork, created using watercolor, graphite, and touches of gouache on a sheet measuring 6 7/16 x 9 11/16 inches (163 x 246 cm), depicts an old frigate named Iris passing alongside the massive vessel known as Great Eastern in Sheerness in the year 1865. The focal point of this piece is the laying of a telegraphic cable beneath the Atlantic Ocean. This groundbreaking feat allowed messages to be transmitted at incredible speed back and forth between North America and Europe. Prior to this innovation, communication across such vast distances would take ten to twelve days via steamer. Dudley's meticulous attention to detail brings this historical moment to life. The viewer can almost feel the excitement and anticipation surrounding this monumental event. The juxtaposition of these two magnificent ships highlights both their size differences and their shared purpose in advancing global connectivity. As we admire this remarkable artwork from Liszt Collection, we are reminded of how far technology has come since that time. It serves as a testament to human ingenuity and perseverance in overcoming challenges for progress.
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