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Fine Art Print : A Blast Furnace in Action
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A Blast Furnace in Action
A Blast Furnace in Action Date: circa 1920s
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Media ID 14187817
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Blast Channels Foundry Furnace Heat Hole Ironworks Liquid Metalworking Molten Moulds Sand Tapping Workman Grooves Metalworkers Outflow Tapped
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the power and majesty of industry with our Fine Art Print of "A Blast Furnace in Action" from Media Storehouse. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online and dating back to the 1920s, showcases the raw energy and intricacy of a blast furnace in full operation. Add this stunning piece to your home or office to ignite conversations and inspire creativity. Our Fine Art Prints are available with rights managed licensing, ensuring the highest quality and authenticity for your collection.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 36.1cm x 50.8cm (14.2" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 66cm (22" x 26")
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
A Blast Furnace in Action: Witnessing the Transformation of Liquid Iron into Solid Metal in the Roaring Heart of an Industrial Foundry (circa 1920s) This evocative photograph captures the raw power and energy of a blast furnace in full operation, a testament to the ingenuity of metalworking and the industrial revolution. The image reveals a white-hot blast furnace, its molten iron glowing fiercely within the cavernous chamber. A workman, clad in protective gear, stands near the furnace, poised to tap the iron from the tapped hole at the base of the furnace. The iron, once liquid, begins its transformation into a solid form as it flows through channels and grooves, guided by molds, and eventually solidifies. The iron's journey from a molten state to a solid form is a critical step in the metalworking process, which has remained largely unchanged for centuries. The blast furnace, a marvel of industrial engineering, is fueled by a powerful blast of air, which forces the combustion of coke and iron ore, raising the temperature to over 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit. The intense heat causes the iron to melt, and the impurities are removed through the tapping process. The scene is a symphony of industrial might and human ingenuity, with the blast furnace's outflow of molten iron serving as a reminder of the historical significance of metalworking and the pivotal role it played in shaping our modern world. This photograph offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time when the roar of the blast furnace was a constant companion to the rhythm of progress.
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