Conway Tubular Bridge / Robert Stephenson Esqre. engineer
Newman and Co
Category
Art / Prints
Date
circa 1850
Materials
Paper, cardboard, wood and glass.
Measurements
420 x 510 x 15 mm
Place of origin
London
Order this imageCollection
Penrhyn Castle, Gwynedd
NT 1700790
Summary
Lithograph. A framed tinted lithograph print of an engraving, drawn by John Lister in 1848, showing the Conwy tubular railway bridge shortly after its construction. Conwy Castle is to the left of the bridge, three figures and gwo dogs are in the foreground, and there is a sailing boat on the river. The print is in a cream card mount with a drawn surround, and the whole is contained in a black and gold 'Hogarth' frame.
Marks and inscriptions
Below left hand bottom corner of engraving: Lithographed by Newman and Co. 48, Watling St, London Belwo right hand bottom corner of engraving: Drawn by John Lister Junr. C.E. on the Road / leading to Benarth, July 1848
Makers and roles
Newman and Co, lithographers John Lister, artist of the original