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The Union Chain Bridge

Alexander Nasmyth, 1819

View of the wrought iron suspension bridge erected over the River Tweed near Berwick, built by Captain Samuel Brown, who also commissioned this painting. Salmon fishermen and boats are depicted on the river in the foreground. The bridge was opened in 1820 and was the first suspension bridge to carry vehicular traffic.

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Title of artwork, date

The Union Chain Bridge, 1819

Date supported

2003

Medium and material

Oil on canvas

Dimensions

145 x 219 cm

Grant

15000

Total cost

150000

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