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Fine Art Print : Miner working in a coal seam, South Wales
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Miner working in a coal seam, South Wales
A miner, stripped to the waist, with a pick resting across his shoulder and a lamp in his hand, in a coal seam in South Wales
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Media ID 4471481
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Coal Colliery Jones Lamp Mine Miner Miners Mining Pick Props Seam Shoulder Stripped Waist Worker
20"x20" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into the past with our captivating Miner Fine Art Print from the Media Storehouse collection, brought to you by Mary Evans Prints Online. This evocative image transports you to the heart of South Wales coal mines, where a determined miner, stripped to the waist, toils in the dimly lit coal seam. With a pick resting across his broad shoulders and a lamp in hand, he embodies the grit and resilience of a bygone era. Add this powerful piece to your decor and bring a touch of history into your home or office.
20x20 image printed on 26x26 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 50.8cm x 46.2cm (20" x 18.2")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 66cm (26" x 26")
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 physically demanding nature of coal mining in South Wales during the early 20th century. The miner, identified only as Jones, is depicted in the heart of the coal seam, stripped to the waist to allow for greater mobility and ease of movement in the cramped and narrow working conditions. A pick rests across his broad shoulders, a testament to the labor-intensive work required to extract the valuable resource. In his hand, he holds a lamp, providing essential light in the dimly lit mine, a crucial tool for ensuring safety and productivity. The scene is one of stark industrial reality, with the rough-hewn walls of the coal seam forming a backdrop to the hardworking miner. The image serves as a poignant reminder of the long and arduous hours spent by miners like Jones in the collieries of South Wales, toiling in often dangerous conditions to provide for their families and contribute to the region's industrial economy. This photograph, taken in a time before modern mining equipment and safety regulations, offers a glimpse into the rich history of the coal mining industry in Wales and the working-class communities that were shaped by it. The image is a powerful testament to the resilience and determination of the miners and their families, who endured the challenges and hardships of the industry, and whose legacy continues to be felt in the region to this day.
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