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The gouge (chromolitho)
977679 The gouge (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The gouge. French educational card, late 19th/early 20th century.); © Look and Learn
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Bas Reliefs Candy Store Chocolat Guerin Boutron Chocolate Chocolates Excavating Fire Woods Firewood Firwood Gouge Kindling Milk Chocolate Sugar Sweet Shop Timber Tool Wokrker Wooden Carving Woodworker Woodworking Laborer Labourer Occupation Tradesman Tradesmen
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The Gouge: A Delicate Craft of Woodcarving in the 19th Century". This chromolitho print, titled "The Gouge" offers a glimpse into the world of French woodworkers during the late 19th and early 20th century. The image showcases a skilled tradesman diligently working on a piece of wood with his trusty gouge tool. In this intricate scene, we witness the worker's hands expertly maneuvering the gouge to hollow out and shape the material. His focused expression reveals years of experience and dedication to his craft. Surrounding him are piles of timber, suggesting that he may be employed at a chocolatier or sweet shop where wooden carvings were used for decorative purposes. The level of detail in this artwork is truly remarkable. Every stroke and curve on the carved bas reliefs comes alive through vibrant colors captured by chromolithography techniques. This print not only celebrates the artistry involved in woodworking but also serves as an educational card, shedding light on various tools used by artisans back then. As we admire this historical gem from a private collection, it reminds us of how essential these laborers were in shaping our everyday surroundings. Their meticulous work contributed to creating beautiful pieces that adorned chocolate shops and candy stores, adding charm to our food supply experiences. "The Gouge" immortalizes both an era gone by and pays homage to those unsung heroes who transformed blocks of timber into works of art.
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