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Tapping the Furnaces, Middles borogh (sic), c. 1870 (wash on paper)
7389708 Tapping the Furnaces, Middles borogh (sic), c.1870 (wash on paper) by Hunt, Alfred William (1830-96); 28x39 cm; Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, Telford, Shropshire, UK; (add.info.: Arist: Alfred William Hunt (1830-1896)
View of 5 blast furnaces with men working in middle distance, pig beds in foreground, Tapping the Furnaces / Middles borogh written in pencil on reverse); © Elton Collection, Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust
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© Elton Collection, Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust / Bridgeman Images
Furnace Furnaces Manual Worker Victorian Style Britisch Britisch Laborer Labourer Tradesman Tradesmen Uk United Kingdom
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This photo print, titled "Tapping the Furnaces, Middlesborough" offers a glimpse into the industrial landscape of 19th century Britain. The work, created by Alfred William Hunt in approximately 1870, showcases his exceptional talent for capturing the essence of manual labor during this transformative era. The image depicts five towering blast furnaces surrounded by a group of hardworking men. With their sleeves rolled up and faces smudged with soot, these workers epitomize the resilience and dedication required to operate such complex machinery. In the middle distance, we witness their synchronized movements as they tap into the fiery furnaces. In the foreground lie pig beds, serving as a reminder of both the raw materials used in iron production and the immense scale at which it took place. The artist's attention to detail is evident in every stroke of wash on paper; he masterfully portrays not only architectural elements but also human figures with remarkable precision. This historic artwork now resides within Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust in Telford, Shropshire – an institution dedicated to preserving Britain's rich industrial heritage. As we admire this piece from afar today, it transports us back to a time when industry was booming and skilled tradesmen played an integral role in shaping our modern world.
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