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Exploitation of child labour in English coal mines, 1846
GIA4760024 Exploitation of child labour in English coal mines, 1846:1 - it traps e pullers 2 - little girl pulling a coal cart. 3 - little boy extracting coal. by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Exploitation of child labour in English coal mines, 1846:1 - it traps e pullers 2 - little girl pulling a coal cart. 3 - little boy extracting coal.); eGiancarlo Costa; out of copyright
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This powerful print captures the harsh reality of child labor in English coal mines during 1846. The image, created by an unknown artist from the 19th century, portrays three distinct scenes that depict the exploitation these young workers endured. In the first scene, we witness a group of children trapped within the treacherous depths of the mine. Their faces reveal exhaustion and despair as they struggle to free themselves from their perilous surroundings. This haunting portrayal serves as a reminder of the dangerous conditions these children faced daily. The second scene focuses on a little girl pulling a heavy coal cart with sheer determination etched across her face. Despite her tender age, she carries out this backbreaking task without complaint or respite. Her presence highlights both the physical strength and resilience required for such laborious work. Lastly, we observe a young boy extracting coal from deep within the earth's core. Covered in grime and sweat, he represents countless others who were robbed of their childhoods while contributing to Britain's industrial revolution. This photograph is not just an artistic representation; it sheds light on a dark chapter in history when innocent lives were sacrificed for economic gain. It serves as a poignant reminder that progress should never come at such great human cost. Giancarlo Costa has skillfully captured this somber moment in time through his engraving technique, preserving it for future generations to reflect upon and ensure that such exploitation is never repeated again.
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