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Poster Print : Section of a Coal Mine, 1860. Artist: Thomas Dick
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Section of a Coal Mine, 1860. Artist: Thomas Dick
Section of a Coal Mine, 1860. A general pit head scene showing an engine house for a steam engine, the pit head winding gear and the underground areas of the mine in cross section
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Media ID 14862865
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Chimney Coal Coal Industry Coal Mining Colliery Dick Engine House Fuel Mine Mine Shaft Oxford Science Archive Pit Head Pithead Steam Steam Power Tunnel Underground Winding Gear
20x30 inch Poster Print
Step back in time with our stunning Thomas Dick poster print, "Section of a Coal Mine, 1860." This captivating image from Heritage Images transports you to the heart of a coal mine in the 19th century. Witness the intricate details of the engine house, the winding gear, and the underground mine in cross-section. Bring the rich history of coal mining into your home or office with this beautiful and authentic work of art by Thomas Dick. Experience the past like never before with our high-quality poster prints.
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Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 76.8cm x 51.4cm (30.2" x 20.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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Section of a Coal Mine, 1860 - A Glimpse into the Industrial Underworld
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. This print by Thomas Dick takes us back to the heart of Britain's coal industry in the 19th century. The image showcases a bustling pit head scene, providing an intriguing cross-section view of an underground mine. At first glance, our eyes are drawn to the towering chimney billowing smoke from its depths—a testament to the steam power that fueled this thriving industry. Adjacent to it stands an impressive engine house housing a powerful steam engine, which played a crucial role in extracting coal from deep within the earth. The winding gear at the pit head catches our attention next—an intricate system of pulleys and ropes used for hoisting miners and materials up and down through narrow mine shafts. It serves as a reminder of both the physical challenges faced by those working underground and their reliance on innovative machinery. As we delve deeper into this monochrome world, we catch glimpses of tunnels snaking their way through layers of rock—a labyrinthine network that stretches far beyond what meets the eye. These underground areas were where countless miners risked their lives daily to extract valuable resources essential for powering Britain's industrial revolution. Thomas Dick's engraving skillfully captures not only architectural details but also conveys a sense of scale and grandeur within this subterranean realm. This print is not just an artistic representation; it offers us a window into history—an opportunity to appreciate both human ingenuity and sacrifice
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