The Opening of the Waterloo Bridge on the 18th of June, 1817, etched by A. Pugin from a drawing by W. Findlater, engraved by R. Havell and Son, 1818

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"The Opening of the Waterloo Bridge on the 18th of June, 1817" is a historical print created by the collaborative efforts of several artists, etched by Augustus Charles Pugin based on a drawing by W. Findlater, and engraved by R. Havell and Son in 1818. This work commemorates the inauguration of the Waterloo Bridge in London, a momentous event that celebrated the completion of a major architectural project of the time. The bridge, named in honor of the British victory at the Battle of Waterloo two years prior, was designed by the eminent Georgian engineer John Rennie and was considered an engineering marvel of its age.

Augustus Charles Pugin, the artist responsible for the etching, was a French-born draftsman, architect, and artist who became known for his work in England. His contributions to the Gothic Revival in architecture were significant, and he was also the father of the famous architect Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin, who played a pivotal role in the movement. Pugin's precise and detailed etching style captured the grandeur and significance of the bridge's opening, which was attended by the Prince Regent (later King George IV) and various other dignitaries.

The print itself serves not only as a piece of commemorative art but also as a historical document, providing insight into the early 19th-century celebrations and the architectural landscape of London during this period. The collaboration between Pugin, Findlater, and Havell and Son exemplifies the intricate process of printmaking in the early 19th century, where multiple skilled artisans contributed to the final product. The engraving by R. Havell and Son, a prominent family of printmakers, ensured that the image was reproduced with high quality and could be distributed to a wider audience, thus immortalizing the event.

"The Opening of the Waterloo Bridge on the 18th of June, 1817" is an important work that reflects the pride of the era in British engineering and artistry, and it remains a valuable piece for those interested in the history of London's infrastructure and the artistic documentation of significant national events.

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