1876 · Mexico
by IRIARTE, Hesiquio
Mexico: Gallo & Co. Editors, 1876. HERNANDEZ, S.. View. Lithograph. Page measures 14.75" x 10".
Beautiful landscape view of a railroad tunnel and surrounding topography located in Mexico's Veracruz state, after a photograph by Abel Briquet. Two men appear on the hillside overlooking the tunnel as train tracks disappear into the mountainside -- this is likely an addition by the lithographer as they do not appear in Briquet's photograph. Various buildings, natural features, and figures fill out the countryside scene. Published in the book "History of the Mexican Railway," by Gustavo Baz and E. L. Gallo, this print is one of many images documenting the construction of The Ferrocarril Mexicano, or Mexican Railroad system. The mountainous topography of the region necessitated the construction of many bridges and tunnels, spanning canyons and ravines in an impressive engineering feat. Construction was completed in 1872 after many setbacks, although today trains no longer run on the line and most of the stations remain in disuse. The print is in good condition, with some small mold spots. (Inventory #: 326501)
Beautiful landscape view of a railroad tunnel and surrounding topography located in Mexico's Veracruz state, after a photograph by Abel Briquet. Two men appear on the hillside overlooking the tunnel as train tracks disappear into the mountainside -- this is likely an addition by the lithographer as they do not appear in Briquet's photograph. Various buildings, natural features, and figures fill out the countryside scene. Published in the book "History of the Mexican Railway," by Gustavo Baz and E. L. Gallo, this print is one of many images documenting the construction of The Ferrocarril Mexicano, or Mexican Railroad system. The mountainous topography of the region necessitated the construction of many bridges and tunnels, spanning canyons and ravines in an impressive engineering feat. Construction was completed in 1872 after many setbacks, although today trains no longer run on the line and most of the stations remain in disuse. The print is in good condition, with some small mold spots. (Inventory #: 326501)
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