1817 (1907) – Large lithograph advertisement for the prominent British shipbuilder who inspired Robert Fulton, one of whose ships appears in the background
- Unbound
- Probably New York , 1907
Identical to the original, which was published by R. Ackermann of London, except that the title was changed from View of British Steam Vessels Under Weigh to Steamers Vessels Under Weigh. The title continues,
Designed, and Constructed by Barrodall Rob[er]t Dodd, Civil Engineer, of Newcastle on Tyne.
"Soon shall thy arm, unconquered steam, afar / Drag the slow barge, or drive the rapid car, / Or on wide waving wings expanded bear / The flying chariot through the fields of air."/ Darwin
The print depicts a paddle steamer with sail on 'pleasure trip' with a crowded deck. The inset view below shows the interior of the principal cabin. Sailing barges and another vessel are shown in the background, and a row boat manned by four sailors is in the right foreground right. An American steamship flying the Stars and Stripes appears in the back left.
. In nice shape with a relatively unobtrusive dampstain and a little bit of toning along the top margin, so priced accordingly. .Details
Title
1817 (1907) – Large lithograph advertisement for the prominent British shipbuilder who inspired Robert Fulton, one of whose ships appears in the background
Author
Barrodall Rob[er]t Dodd
Binding
Unbound
Condition
Very Good
Publisher
Probably New York
Date
1907