Chiquihuite Bridge

Mexico. View. Hand colored lithograph. Page measures 10" x 14 3/4"

This view, likely after a photograph by Abel Briquet, depicts a country scene featuring the Chiquihuite Bridge in Veracruz-Llave, Mexico. 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 (truncated) no longer run on the line and most of the stations remain in disuse. The print is in very good condition with modern hand coloring. (Inventory #: 328133)