ARTIST: John Lucas
PUBLISHER: Published by Henry Graves & Co., the Proprietors. Publishers to the Queen, 6 Pall Mall, London.
MEDIUM: Engraving with hand color,
DATE: 1862.
EDITION SIZE: Image size 24 13/16 x 21 1/2" (629 x 544 mm).
DESCRIPTION: Text under image: “It represents George Stephenson's Cottage and the Colliery wherein he was many years employed, during which time he devoted his powerful mind to the construction of the Locomotive Engine and the Railway on which it runs. In the distance is seen the North-Eastern Line to Scotland thus shewing the commencement and development of the mighty railway system which, with unparalleled rapidity, has induced the most wonderful effects, not only for this country but for the world.“ “In the foreground of the Picture the Villagers are supposed to be discussing the work of George Stephenson (amongst others his invention of the 'Geordy' Lamp), suggested to them by perusal of a brief history of his life, recorded in one of the periodicals of the present time." <br><br>
ADDITIONAL INFO: In the foreground a lady reads 'The London Journal' which shows a large picture of C. Stephenson (text under image) under the heading.
CONDITION: Fair condition. Mounted on board. The title area, just under the publication line, was once folded under and was missing paper before restoration. Two paper folds from upper paper edge well into image.
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