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Open-cast Mines at Blanzy, Saone-et-Loire, 1857 (w / c on paper)
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Open-cast Mines at Blanzy, Saone-et-Loire, 1857 (w / c on paper)
CHT169966 Open-cast Mines at Blanzy, Saone-et-Loire, 1857 (w/c on paper) by Bonhomme, Ignace Francois (1809-81); CNAM, Conservatoire National des Arts et Metiers, Paris; (add.info.: mines de Blanzy, 1er plan; l exploitation a ciel ouvert de Lucy; ); eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright
Media ID 23351398
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Chimney French Landscape Industrial Revolution Industrialisation Metallurgical Mine Mining Pollution Quarry Opencast
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This photo print, titled "Open-cast Mines at Blanzy, Saone-et-Loire, 1857" takes us back in time to witness the industrial revolution in all its glory. Created by Ignace Francois Bonhomme, a renowned French artist of the 19th century, this watercolor on paper masterpiece captures the essence of the rapidly changing landscape. The image showcases open-cast mines located in Blanzy, Saone-et-Loire. In the foreground lies Lucy's open-pit mining operation - a bustling scene filled with workers and machinery. The painting beautifully portrays the magnitude of human effort involved in extracting minerals from deep within the earth. As our eyes wander towards the background, we are met with towering chimneys billowing smoke into an otherwise serene sky. These chimneys belong to factories that symbolize progress and industrialization during this transformative era. However, they also serve as a stark reminder of pollution caused by such rapid development. Bonhomme's attention to detail is evident throughout; every brushstroke brings life to this historical moment frozen in time. This artwork not only serves as a visual documentation of France's mining industry but also highlights both its achievements and consequences. Now preserved at CNAM (Conservatoire National des Arts et Metiers) in Paris, this remarkable piece invites us to reflect upon how mankind has shaped and transformed our environment over centuries past.
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