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C1865
The Viaduct at Menangle
Artist:
Samuel Calvert (1828 - 1913)
Rare engraving of the Menangle Bridge. The bridge opened in July 1, 1863 and was the first large iron railway bridge on the New South Wales Government Railways network. The bridge was manufactured in England by The Canada Works in Birkenhead. … Read Full Description
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Full Title:
The Viaduct at Menangle
Date:
C1865
Artist:
Samuel Calvert (1828 - 1913)
Condition:
In good condition.
Technique:
Hand coloured engraving.
Image Size:
230mm
x 165mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1865
Description:
Rare engraving of the Menangle Bridge. The bridge opened in July 1, 1863 and was the first large iron railway bridge on the New South Wales Government Railways network. The bridge was manufactured in England by The Canada Works in Birkenhead. In 1907, the bridge was strengthened with intermediate piers and extra girders added.
From the original edition of the Illustrated Sydney News.
Biography:
Samuel Calvert (1828-1913)
English painter and engraver who moved to Adelaide after his older brothers John and William migrated to South Australia in 1843. By 1850 Calvert had set up on his own account in King William Street then then moved to Melbourne as an engraver in 1853. He was prolific and left a large body of work.
