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Ravaccione marble quarry, artwork
Ravaccione marble quarry, historical artwork. This quarry is in the Ravaccione quarrying valley near Carrara, Tuscany, Italy. It is one of the three areas that are the sources of the famous white Carrara marble used for architecture and building construction. The Ravaccione quarries are located at an elevation of around 444 metres in the Apuan Alps. They have been carved deep into the mountains, creating large underground caverns. Artwork from the third edition of Les Entrailles de la Terre (1902) by French author Eugene Caustier
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1900s 1902 Cavern Earth Science Earth Sciences Eugene Caustier Geological Italy Les Entrailles De La Terre Marble Miner Miners Mining Quarry Quarrying Rock Rocks Tuscany Underground Worker Workers Apuan Alps Carrara Carrara Marble Caverns
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This print showcases the historical artwork of Ravaccione marble quarry, located in the picturesque Ravaccione quarrying valley near Carrara, Tuscany, Italy. Renowned for its white Carrara marble used in architecture and building construction, this quarry is one of three primary sources of this prestigious material. Nestled at an elevation of approximately 444 meters within the majestic Apuan Alps, these quarries have been meticulously carved deep into the mountains over centuries, resulting in vast underground caverns. The mesmerizing illustration featured here originates from the third edition of Les Entrailles de la Terre (1902), a remarkable work by French author Eugene Caustier. This monochrome depiction offers a glimpse into the industrious world of mining during the late 19th century. It portrays an adult male miner diligently working amidst rugged rock formations within this magnificent subterranean realm. With its rich history and geological significance, this image encapsulates both human ingenuity and nature's grandeur. The presence of these dedicated workers underscores their vital role in extracting precious resources from Earth's depths to shape our built environment. As we admire this snapshot frozen in time, we are transported back to an era when industry and craftsmanship merged harmoniously against a backdrop of breathtaking Italian landscapes.
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