the flood on the thames junction

Made:
circa 1838-1843
artist:
Charles Alexander Saunders
the flood on the thames junction

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Cartoon, ink pen (stylic art), "The Flood on the Thames Junction Railway enveloping an extensive steam engine belonging to the Company", by C.A.S., a satirical comment on the railways, depicting a steam engine and train under water, about 1838 - 1843.

This is one of a series of cartoons satirising the early railways. This image depicts a train that has been caught in a flood. The illustration is attributed to ‘C.A.S’. It is possible that C.A.S refers to Charles Alexander Saunders who worked for the Great Western Railway until 1863. The artist and the date of creation remain unknown.

Details

Category:
Pictorial Collection (Railway)
Object Number:
1997-7473
Measurements:
: 224 x 280 mm
type:
cartoon
credit:
British Rail, Clapham

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