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Extraction of marble at the quarries of Carrara, Italy, c.1900 (glass plate, silver salt gelatin)
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Extraction of marble at the quarries of Carrara, Italy, c.1900 (glass plate, silver salt gelatin)
3557571 Extraction of marble at the quarries of Carrara, Italy, c.1900 (glass plate, silver salt gelatin) by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Extraction of marble at the quarries of Carrara); Alinari Archives, Florence
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This print captures the intense process of marble extraction at the quarries of Carrara, Italy, around 1900. The image showcases a group of workers diligently toiling away amidst the rugged terrain, their faces etched with determination and sweat glistening on their brow.
The sheer magnitude of the task at hand is evident in the towering cliffs of marble that surround them, a testament to both human ingenuity and nature's raw power. Each swing of the pickaxe echoes through the air, as these skilled masons carefully extract blocks of pristine white marble from the earth.
The scene is a symphony of contrasts - between man and mountain, industry and nature. The workers' attire speaks to a bygone era, with heavy-duty clothing protecting them from dust and debris as they chisel away at centuries-old rock formations.
As we gaze upon this snapshot in time, we are reminded of the tireless dedication required to shape our world's most enduring architectural masterpieces. The legacy of Carrara marble lives on in iconic structures around the globe, each slab bearing witness to these unsung heroes who labored so tirelessly beneath Italy's sun-drenched skies.
This photograph serves as a poignant reminder that behind every piece of art lies countless hours of labor and sacrifice - a tribute to those who have dedicated their lives to extracting beauty from solid stone.
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