Miner with foot-drawn cart, artwork
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Miner with foot-drawn cart, artwork
Miner with foot-drawn cart, historical artwork. This miner is in a copper mine in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, UK. Along the sides of the tunnel are air hoses supplying compressed air to pneumatic drills being used at the rockface (see C014/9210). Artwork from the third edition of Les Entrailles de la Terre (1902) by French author Eugene Caustier
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1900s 1902 Cart Compressed Air Crawling Eugene Caustier Geological Hose Les Entrailles De La Terre Mine Miner Miners Mining Nottinghamshire Pulling Tunnel Underground Worker Workers Copper Mine Hoses Mansfield
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This print takes us back in time to the 19th century, deep within a copper mine in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, UK. The artwork depicts a determined miner pulling a foot-drawn cart through the dimly lit tunnel. As we observe closely, air hoses can be seen running along the sides of the passage, supplying compressed air to pneumatic drills used by workers at the rockface. The historical significance of this illustration is evident as it showcases both human ingenuity and industrial technology of that era. The miner's resilience and strength are palpable as he navigates through the challenging underground terrain. His Caucasian features reflect the demographics prevalent during that period. This piece belongs to Eugene Caustier's renowned work "Les Entrailles de la Terre" published in 1902. It offers us a glimpse into an important chapter of British history when mining played a pivotal role in shaping industry and society. As we delve into this monochromatic masterpiece, we are transported to an age where men like him dedicated their lives to extracting valuable resources from beneath our feet. This image serves as a testament not only to their hard work but also to technological advancements that revolutionized mining practices during those times. Let this remarkable artwork remind us of our roots and pay homage to those who paved the way for progress in one of Britain's most significant industries – mining.
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