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Arrival of the Sultan at the Charing-Cross Terminus of the South-Eastern Railway (engraving)
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Arrival of the Sultan at the Charing-Cross Terminus of the South-Eastern Railway (engraving)
1620467 Arrival of the Sultan at the Charing-Cross Terminus of the South-Eastern Railway (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arrival of the Sultan at the Charing-Cross Terminus of the South-Eastern Railway. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 20 July 1867.
English School (19th Century)); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 22319722
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
Abdulaziz Royal Visits South Eastern Railway Sultan Sultan Of Turkey
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The captivating engraving titled "Arrival of the Sultan at the Charing-Cross Terminus of the South-Eastern Railway" takes us back to a significant moment in history. This 19th-century artwork, part of a private collection, showcases an extraordinary event that unfolded in London on July 20,1867. In this scene, we witness the grand arrival of His Royal Highness Abdulaziz, the Sultan of Turkey. The illustrious figure steps off a train at Charing-Cross Terminus amidst great fanfare and excitement. As he disembarks from the South-Eastern Railway carriage, all eyes are fixed upon him. This engraving was originally published as an illustration for The Illustrated London News and captures both the opulence and significance of royal visits during that era. The artist from English School skillfully depicts every detail - from the elaborate attire worn by royalty to the bustling crowd eagerly awaiting their glimpse of greatness. The image not only highlights historical events but also serves as a testament to cross-cultural connections facilitated by rail travel. It symbolizes how railways revolutionized transportation and brought people together across borders. As we gaze upon this print today, it offers us a window into a time long gone but forever immortalized through art. We can almost feel ourselves transported back to that day when London welcomed its distinguished guest with open arms and hearts filled with admiration for royalty's grandeur.
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