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Photographic Print : Washing ore to extract gold. Water is fed into a sieve containing crushed ore. Solution
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Washing ore to extract gold. Water is fed into a sieve containing crushed ore. Solution
Washing ore to extract gold. Water is fed into a sieve containing crushed ore. Solution containing ore in suspension is fed along collecting pans, often lined with dark woollen cloth. Gold, being the heaviest ingredient, separated out on the way. From 1683 English edition of Beschreibung allerfurnemisten mineralischen Ertzt, Lazarus Ercker, (Prague, 1574). Copperplate engraving
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1574 1683 Allerfurnemisten Beschreibung Cloth Collecting Copperplate Crushed Dark Edition Ercker Ertzt Extract Extraction Gold Ingredient Lazarus Lined Metal Mineralischen Mining Pans Prague Separated Sieve Solution Suspension Washing Woollen Heaviest
10"x8" Photo Print
Discover the rich history of gold mining with our captivating photograph from Media Storehouse. Witness the intricate process of extracting gold from ore in this vintage image from Universal Images Group (UIG). Water is meticulously poured over crushed ore in a sieve, releasing the precious metal in suspension. Observe as the solution is skillfully guided along collecting pans, often lined with dark woollen cloth, to separate the gold from the waste. Add a touch of history and adventure to your home or office with this evocative photograph from our range of high-quality, archival-grade prints.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 18.6cm x 25.4cm (7.3" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 20.3cm x 25.4cm (8" x 10")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This print takes us back in time to the 16th century, showcasing the arduous process of washing ore to extract gold. The image depicts a scene where water is carefully fed into a sieve containing crushed ore, initiating the extraction procedure. As the solution flows through, carrying suspended particles of valuable minerals, it finds its way along collecting pans that are lined with dark woollen cloth. The ingenious design of these pans allows for efficient separation of different components based on their weight. In this case, gold - being the heaviest ingredient - gracefully separates from other metals and settles onto the cloth-lined surface as it travels along. This method was widely employed during mining operations in Prague around 1574 when Lazarus Ercker's renowned book "Beschreibung allerfurnemisten mineralischen Ertzt" was published. The copperplate engraving used for this particular edition adds an artistic touch to this historical documentation of early mining techniques. It serves as a testament to human ingenuity and perseverance in extracting precious resources from nature's depths. As we observe this remarkable snapshot frozen in time, we can't help but appreciate the dedication and skill required by those who worked tirelessly to uncover hidden treasures buried within rocks and soil centuries ago. This print not only captures a moment in history but also reminds us of mankind's unyielding pursuit of wealth and progress through resource extraction methods like washing ore for gold extraction.
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