Engraving 'Portrait of George Stephenson standing on Chat Moss', by John Lucas, 1849

Made:
1849/05/23 in London
artist:
John Lucas
engraver:
Thomas Lewis Atkinson
publisher:
Henry Graves and Company

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Engraving. 'Portrait of George Stephenson standing on Chat Moss'. Depicts Stephenson in frock coat, one arm across his breast, the other holding his hat. Behind him is a pile of peat, and in the distance is the railway line across Chat Moss, with a train approaching. Signed by George Stephenson. Painted by John Lucas. Engraved by T L Atkinson. Published by Henry Graves and Company, Printsellers in Ordinary to Her Majesty and HRH Prince Albert, 6 Pall Mall, London. 23 May 1849.

Details

Category:
Pictorial Collection (Railway)
Object Number:
1978-2021
Materials:
paper (fibre product)
type:
print and engraving