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Turner's Asbestos Cement Advertisement
A humorous advertisement illustration for Turner's Asbestos Cement Co. showing a quarry scene both above and below ground. A typical Heath Robinson contraption shows a design for moving rocks, while underground, an over the top chain gang are at work. Date: circa 1939
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Media ID 32265048
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Annual Asbestos Buyers Cement Chain Contraption Gang Guide Heath Moving Quarry Robinson Rocks Turners Typical Underground Shows
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into the captivating world of Turner's Asbestos Cement Advertisement from the March of the Women Collection, now available as a Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse. This humorous illustration by J.M.W. Turner, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases the artist's masterful use of light and shadow as he depicts a quarry scene both above and below ground for Turner's Asbestos Cement Co. Add a touch of whimsy and historical charm to your home or office with this exquisite print, a must-have for art enthusiasts and Turner admirers alike.
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 37.3cm x 50.8cm (14.7" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 66cm (22" x 26")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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Turner's Asbestos Cement: A Hilarious Depiction of Quarry Production in the 1930s This delightful illustration, produced circa 1939, showcases the whimsical world of Turner's Asbestos Cement Company as depicted in the annual buyers' guide. The scene above ground presents a typical Heath Robinson contraption, a quintessential British invention known for its over-engineered and absurdly complex designs. Here, the contraption is employed to move rocks in a quarry, with a series of pulleys, ropes, and levers working in unison to accomplish the seemingly simple task. Beneath the surface, an equally amusing scene unfolds. An over-the-top chain gang, reminiscent of the Roaring Twenties' exaggerated depictions of laborers, toils away. Their determined expressions and muscular physiques contrast sharply with the outlandish machinery that drives the conveyor belt, transporting the asbestos cement blocks to the surface. This humorous advertisement illustration, from the Mary Evans Prints Online collection, offers a glimpse into the lighthearted approach to industrial advertising during the 1930s. The use of Heath Robinson's distinctive style and the exaggerated depiction of laborers at work adds a touch of whimsy and humor to the otherwise mundane process of quarry production. The illustration's intricate details and clever use of perspective invite viewers to explore the image further, revealing new elements with each glance. This charming piece of art serves as a reminder of the creativity and ingenuity that once defined industrial advertising during the 1930s.
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