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Miners working at the coalface, South Wales
Two miners, stripped to the waist, working at the coalface in a coal seam in South Wales
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Media ID 4471397
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Coal Coal Face Colliery Conditions Dirty Jones Lamp Lamps Mine Miner Miners Mining Pick Seam Stripped Tool Tools Waist Worker
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the raw power and determination of the past with our Fine Art Print of Miners at Work, captured by Mary Evans Prints Online. This evocative image transports you to the coal mines of South Wales, where two miners, stripped to the waist, toil at the coalface. Their focused expressions and the dimly lit, dusty environment create a sense of grit and resilience. Add this inspiring print to your home or office to ignite conversations and celebrate the rich history of industrial labor.
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.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 46cm x 40.6cm (18.1" x 16")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 55.9cm (26" x 22")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This evocative photograph captures the raw and grueling reality of coal mining in South Wales during the early 20th century. Two miners, stripped to the waist, are seen working diligently at the coalface, their sinewy bodies glistening with sweat and coal dust. The dimly lit coal seam stretches out before them, a seemingly endless expanse of darkness that they must penetrate with their pickaxes and lamp in hand. The miners, identified only as Jones and another unnamed worker, are focused intently on their task, their expressions etched with determination and grit. The harsh conditions of the colliery are evident in the worn tools, the dirt and grime that covers every surface, and the dim light cast by their lamps. The image serves as a poignant reminder of the harsh working conditions endured by miners during this period. The class divide was stark, with miners and their families living in cramped and impoverished conditions, while the coal barons reaped the profits. The coal industry was a backbone of the Welsh economy, but it came at a great cost to the health and wellbeing of the workers. Despite the challenges, the miners continued to toil, driven by the need to provide for their families and contribute to the industrial powerhouse of South Wales. This photograph is a testament to their resilience and the indomitable spirit of the working class during a time of great social and economic change.
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