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FRENCH MINERS STRIKE
Striking French miners process through the Pas de Calais. Date: 1906
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Media ID 20150741
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Calais Conditions Drums Fervour Miners Process Solidarity Strike Strikes Striking
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the historical depth and emotional resonance of the past with our Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse, featuring the iconic image of the 1906 French Miners Strike. Captured by an unknown photographer and now available through Mary Evans Prints Online, this powerful photograph showcases the determination and unity of the miners as they march through the Pas de Calais. Bring this poignant moment in history into your home or office and ignite important conversations with our high-quality, museum-grade prints. Order yours today and add a touch of history to your space.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 55.9cm (26" x 22")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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In this evocative black-and-white photograph from 1906, a passionate procession of French miners makes its way through the Pas-de-Calais region, carrying the red flag of the labor movement and accompanied by the rhythmic beat of drums. The miners, dressed in work clothes and hats, march with fervor and solidarity, their faces expressing determination and resolve. The year 1906 was a pivotal moment in the history of the French mining industry, as workers across the country took part in a series of strikes to demand better wages, working conditions, and labor protections. This photograph captures the spirit of the movement, as the miners of Pas-de-Calais join together to assert their collective power and demand change. The mining industry was a backbone of the French economy at the turn of the 20th century, but it was also notorious for its harsh working conditions and long hours. Miners labored deep underground in cramped, dangerous conditions, exposed to toxic gases and the risk of cave-ins. The strikes of 1906 were a response to these challenges, as workers sought to improve their lives and secure a better future for themselves and their families. The photograph captures the sense of unity and solidarity that characterized the strikes, as the miners march together, their faces a testament to the power of collective action. The red flag, a symbol of the labor movement, flies proudly at the head of the procession, a powerful reminder of the miners' commitment to their cause. The drums, providing a steady beat, add to the sense of energy and momentum, as the miners make their way through the streets of Pas-de-Calais, determined to make their voices heard and bring about change in their industry.
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