Samuel Beckett Bridge Dublin Print
Samuel Beckett Bridge Dublin Print
Samuel Beckett Bridge Dublin Print
Printed on 1880's Universal Biography Encyclopedia Page
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Samuel Beckett Bridge on River Liffey, Architect Santiago Calatrava, was the lead designer
This was the second bridge in the area designed by Calatrava, the first being the James Joyce Bridge, which is further upstream.
Constructed by a "Graham Hollandia Joint Venture", the main span of the Samuel Beckett Bridge is supported by 31 cable stays from a doubly back-stayed single forward arc tubular tapered spar, with decking provided for four traffic and two pedestrian lanes. It is also capable of opening through an angle of 90 degrees allowing ships to pass through. This is achieved through a rotational mechanism housed in the base of the pylon
The shape of the spar and its cables is said to evoke an image of a harp lying on its edge. (The harp being the national symbol for Ireland from as early as the thirteenth century)
Printed on a 1880's Universal Biography Encyclopedia Page that is carefully selected and removed from the book
All pages have a warm golden hue that gives them that special charm and makes a perfect background for the illustrations printed directly on the page
The printed page you will receive will be selected from the same Encyclopedia
Page Size 275 x 185 mm 7 x 11 inches Mount Opening 153 mm x 230 mm 6 x 9 inches. Every print comes with a mat/mount and backing board which means the final product is for USA buyers 11 x 8.5 inches- Europe A4 297 mm x 210 mm 11.75 x 8.25 inches.
This fits perfectly into standard sized easily sourced frames
Every vintage book print we create is truly unique - we source old, discarded books destined for landfill and breathe new life into their pages.
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