Dreaming of Crystal Palaces….
This painting was inspired by the Great Eastern, a steam ship built in 1858 by Isambard Kingdom Brunel. Her tragic fate turned out to be inversely proportional to the grand ambition of its creator. Brunel, a pioneer in bridge construction and leader of the expansion of the railway system in 19th century England, took an early interest in long distance travel and thus a passion for ship-design. The…
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Posted on November 5, 2009 at 12:30pm
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