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Symbolic Industry Worker
The worker symbolically portrayed
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Media ID 613303
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1887 Allegorical Anvil Conditions Hammer Portrayed Symbolic Symbolically Worker
Mouse Pad
Standard Size Mouse Pad 7.75" x 9..25". High density Neoprene w linen surface. Easy to clean, stain resistant finish. Rounded corners.
Archive quality photographic print in a durable wipe clean mouse mat with non slip backing. Works with all computer mice
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 17.3cm x 23.7cm (6.8" x 9.3")
Estimated Product Size is 20.2cm x 23.7cm (8" x 9.3")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative image, titled "Symbolic Industry Worker," is a powerful allegory of the laborer's plight during the Industrial Revolution. Captured in 1887, the photograph portrays a worker deeply engrossed in his craft, his strong, calloused hands holding a hammer and an anvil before him. The historical context of this symbolic tableau is significant: the worker's environment is dimly lit, the air thick with the grime of industry, and the atmosphere heavy with the weight of toil. The hammer and anvil, age-worn and weathered, are not merely tools of the trade, but symbols of the laborer's relentless struggle against the inexorable march of progress. The anvil, a traditional emblem of strength and resilience, represents the worker's determination to forge his own path amidst the ever-changing landscape of industry. The hammer, with its pointed head and curved handle, symbolizes the worker's ability to shape the world around him, even as it shapes him in return. The worker's expression is one of quiet intensity, his eyes focused on the task at hand, a testament to the unyielding spirit of the labor force during this period of profound social and economic transformation. The photograph's historical significance lies in its ability to encapsulate the essence of the worker's experience during the Industrial Revolution, a time when the human spirit was tested against the backdrop of rapid industrialization and the emergence of a new economic order. In summary, "Symbolic Industry Worker" is a poignant reminder of the indomitable human spirit and the enduring power of symbolism in capturing the essence of history. The image invites us to reflect on the past, to learn from it, and to appreciate the sacrifices made by the workers who shaped the world we live in today.
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