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First Class: The Meeting

1855

Second Class: The Parting

1855

Lithograph, The Departure (Second Class), engraved by W H Simmons after the painting by Abraham Solomon titled Second Class, The Parting, Thus part we rich in sorrow, parting poor, 1857. Depicts passengers in a second class railway carriage. A woman, dressed in widow’s clothes with a hood and bonnet covering her hair, is seated with her left arm around a boy sailor, clasping his right hand in hers. Facing them is a tearful young woman, holding a handkerchief to her face. There is a carpet bag and bundle of luggage on the seats alongside. Seated behind them are a bearded sailor, wearing an earring and straw hat, and a woman in a bonnet. On the wall of the carriage are advertisements for sea passages to Australia, gold digging equipment and emigrants’ outfits. Through the carriage window is a port with ships’ masts. Text below reads "London, Published 4th April 1857, by E Gambart & Co, 25 Berners Street, Oxford Street, Painted by A. Solomon, Engraved by W.H.Simmons, Printed by McQueen". There is a circular seal impression at bottom left which reads "Gambart & Co, London". Mounted on pasteboard.

The Departure (Second Class).

1857

Lithograph, The Return (First Class), engraved by W H Simmons after the painting by Abraham Solomon titled First Class, The Meeting, and at First Meeting Loved, 1857. Depicts passengers in a first class railway carriage. A young man in naval uniform leans forward to talk to an elderly gentleman and a young woman, who listen attentively. The gentleman, balding with side whiskers, holds a newspaper in his left hand, and is wearing a glove on his right. The woman is wearing a bonnet and hooded shawl, and is sewing. On the seats are blankets, gloves, a parasol and a bunch of roses. Through the carriage window is a valley with hills and trees. Text below reads "London, Published 4th April 1857, by E Gambart & Co, 25 Berners Street, Oxford Street, Painted by A. Solomon, Engraved by W.H.Simmons, Printed by McQueen". There is a circular seal impression at bottom left which reads "Gambart & Co, London". Mounted on pasteboard.

The Return (First Class).

4 April 1857

Guidebook, "Transport Preserved", 'looking at the museum of British Transport', illustrated with photos, cost new 2/6d, 40 pages, soft cover, cover illustration of a black and white reproduction of 'The Return' by Abraham Solomon. 8.4646 x 5.5118 in.

Transport Preserved; Looking at The Museum of British Transport

1963

Lithograph, The Departure (Second Class), engraved by W H Simmons after the painting by Abraham Solomon titled Second Class, The Parting, Thus part we rich in sorrow, parting poor, 1857. Depicts passengers in a second class railway carriage. A woman, dressed in widow’s clothes with a hood and bonnet covering her hair, is seated with her left arm around a boy sailor, clasping his right hand in hers. Facing them is a tearful young woman, holding a handkerchief to her face. There is a carpet bag and bundle of luggage on the seats alongside. Seated behind them are a bearded sailor, wearing an earring and straw hat, and a woman in a bonnet. On the wall of the carriage are advertisements for sea passages to Australia, gold digging equipment and emigrants’ outfits. Through the carriage window is a port with ships’ masts. Text below reads "Painted by A. Solomon". There is a circular seal impression at bottom left which reads "Gambart & Co, London". Mounted on pasteboard.

The Departure (Second Class)

circa 1857

Lithograph, The Departure (Second Class), engraved by W H Simmons after the painting by Abraham Solomon titled Second Class, The Parting, Thus part we rich in sorrow, parting poor, about 1857. Depicts passengers in a second class railway carriage. A woman, dressed in widow’s clothes with a hood and bonnet covering her hair, is seated with her left arm around a boy sailor, clasping his right hand in hers. Facing them is a tearful young woman, holding a handkerchief to her face. There is a carpet bag and bundle of luggage on the seats alongside. Seated behind them are a bearded sailor, wearing an earring and straw hat, and a woman in a bonnet. On the wall of the carriage are advertisements for sea passages to Australia, gold digging equipment and emigrants’ outfits. Through the carriage window is a port with ships’ masts. Text at bottom left of image reads "A Solomon 185?" and beneath "Painted by A. Solomon, Engraved by W.H. Simmons". A circular seal impression at bottom left reads "Gambart & Co, London". Mounted on pasteboard.

The Departure (Second Class)

circa 1857