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Isambard Kingdom Brunel preparing the launch of 'The Great Eastern'
4 of 12 portraits of Isambard Kingdom Brunel
Isambard Kingdom Brunel preparing the launch of 'The Great Eastern'
by Robert Howlett
albumen print, arched top, 1857
10 7/8 x 9 1/2 in. (276 x 241 mm)
Purchased, 1997
Primary Collection
NPG P663
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Sittersback to top
- Isambard Kingdom Brunel (1806-1859), Civil engineer. Sitter in 12 portraits.
- William Harrison (1812-1860), Commander of the Great Eastern. Sitter in 1 portrait.
- William Jacomb (1832-1887). Sitter in 1 portrait.
- Solomon Tredwell (died 1860). Sitter in 1 portrait.
Linked publicationsback to top
- Cooper, John, Great Britons: The Great Debate, 2002, p. 109
- Saywell, David; Simon, Jacob, Complete Illustrated Catalogue, 2004, p. 739
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