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Canvas Print : Coal tubs colliding in a pit shaft leaving the men riding on them holding on for their lives
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Coal tubs colliding in a pit shaft leaving the men riding on them holding on for their lives
Coal tubs colliding in a pit shaft leaving the men riding on them holding on for their lives. From Underground Life: or, Mines and Miners by Louis Simonin (London, 1869). Wood engraving
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Media ID 9752689
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1869 Accident Coal Fuel Hydrocarbon Leaving Life Lives Louis Miners Mines Mining Riding Shaft Simonin Underground Wood Colliding Tubs
30"x20" (76x51cm) Canvas Print
Experience the raw power and intensity of coal mining history with our Media Storehouse Canvas Prints. This captivating image from Universal Images Group (UIG) depicts a moment of danger and survival as coal tubs collide in a pit shaft, leaving the brave miners clinging on for dear life. Transport yourself back in time with this evocative wood engraving from Underground Life: or, Mines and Miners by Louis Simonin (1869), now beautifully reproduced on high-quality canvas for your home or office. A true conversation starter and a testament to the resilience and courage of the mining community.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 76.2cm (20" x 30")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print from 1869, titled "Coal tubs colliding in a pit shaft leaving the men riding on them holding on for their lives" offers a glimpse into the perilous world of underground mining. The wood engraving, featured in Louis Simonin's book Underground Life: or, Mines and Miners, transports us back to an era when coal was the lifeblood of industrialization. In this heart-stopping scene, we witness a chaotic collision deep within the mine's dark recesses. The wooden coal tubs hurtle towards each other with alarming force, threatening to engulf everything in their path. Amidst this chaos are brave miners who find themselves unwittingly caught up in this dangerous whirlwind. Their lives hang by a thread as they desperately cling onto these careening tubs for dear life. Each man's face etched with fear and determination tells its own story of resilience and survival against all odds. It is through their unwavering grip that they defy fate itself. This powerful image serves as a reminder of the immense risks faced by those who toiled beneath the surface to extract this vital hydrocarbon fuel. It pays homage to their unwavering spirit amidst constant danger and uncertainty. As we gaze upon this historic engraving, let us not forget the sacrifices made by these courageous individuals who paved the way for progress while risking everything they held dear - their very lives - deep within those treacherous pits.
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