Foundations of two anchor piers and a pivot pier 1901 - 1902
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photo of handprinted image
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light pencil work
pale palette
yellowing background
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old engraving style
watercolour illustration
This photograph by Arnaud Pistoor & Zoon, titled "Foundations of two anchor piers and a pivot pier," depicts the construction of a bridge over the Oude Maas in Spijkenisse, Netherlands. Taken in 1901-1902, the image shows workers constructing the foundation of the bridge using a combination of wood, steel, and concrete, and the presence of a crane suggests the use of heavy machinery. The photograph is a valuable historical document of bridge construction techniques at the turn of the 20th century.
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From around 1850 the Dutch government built a dense network of canals, rivers, bridges, and railways throughout the country. The photographic documentation of public works was a statutory part of the construction process. Accordingly, the photographer Pistoor and his sons recorded the building of the bridge over the Oude Maas River at Spijkenisse. The photographs convey a fascinating image of a country in motion.
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