Onderdelen van een stoomlocomotief before 1871

"Onderdelen van een stoomlocomotief" (Parts of a Steam Locomotive) is a photographic print by George Gardner Rockwood, made before 1871. This image showcases the intricate details of a steam locomotive's machinery, emphasizing the industrial advancements of the 19th century. Rockwood, a pioneer in American photography, captured the subject with remarkable clarity and detail, highlighting the beauty of mechanical engineering. His focus on technical subjects contributed to the development of photography as a tool for documentation and scientific illustration.