The Atlantic Telegraph 1865 - 1866

"The Atlantic Telegraph" (1865 - 1866) by Sir William Howard Russell depicts a snowy winter landscape. This watercolor painting depicts the telegraph station at Trinity Bay, Newfoundland, in 1866. It documents the crucial role the telegraph played in facilitating communication in the 19th century. The scene is composed of a snow-covered landscape with a small building, a few figures, and a dog. The painting, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, showcases the power of visual storytelling, capturing a historic moment in technological advancement.