Fine Art Print : Mining safety cage, 19th century
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Mining safety cage, 19th century
Mining safety cage. 19th-century artwork of the safety cage developed by Pierre-Joseph Fontaine (1810-1877) in 1849. The cage contains coal being lifted to the surface from a coal mine. The supporting ropes (top) have snapped, releasing a spring (top of cage) that has thrust levers towards the wooden beams on either side. The weight of the cage has driven the ends of the levers into the wood, leaving the safety cage suspended and awaiting retrieval. Engraving published in Mines and Miners (L. Simonin, 1868)
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1849 1868 Brown Coal Device Elevator Engraving Fossil Fuel French Fuel Invention Lift Mine Mines And Miners Mining Safety Shaft Simonin Under Ground Victorian Coal Mining Fontaine Mine Shaft Mono Chrome
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with our exquisite Fine Art Print from the Media Storehouse collection. This captivating 19th-century artwork, sourced from Science Photo Library, depicts the groundbreaking invention of the mining safety cage by Pierre-Joseph Fontaine. Witness the intricate details of the cage, filled with coal being lifted to the surface, a testament to the ingenuity and progress of the industrial revolution. Adorn your walls with this historical masterpiece and bring a piece of the past into your home or office.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 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 32.3cm x 53.3cm (12.7" x 21")
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 68.6cm (20" x 27")
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 19th-century artwork captures the ingenuity and importance of mining safety in a bygone era. Created by Pierre-Joseph Fontaine in 1849, this engraving showcases his revolutionary invention - the mining safety cage. In this monochrome illustration, we witness the intricate workings of this technological marvel. The scene unfolds deep underground, where coal is being lifted to the surface from a coal mine. However, disaster strikes as the supporting ropes snap, sending shockwaves through the wooden beams on either side. As if sprung into action by this mishap, a hidden spring thrusts levers towards these beams with tremendous force. Amidst all chaos and danger, Fontaine's ingenious design comes to light. The weight of the cage drives the ends of these levers into sturdy wood, suspending it mid-air and preventing a catastrophic collapse. This suspended safety cage now awaits retrieval while serving as a testament to human innovation. Published in "Mines and Miners" by L. Simonin in 1868, this engraving not only portrays an industrial marvel but also offers us insight into Victorian-era technology and historical mining practices. It serves as a reminder of how far we have come in terms of ensuring worker safety within hazardous environments like mines. Through its detailed depiction of equipment used during coal mining operations in France during that time period, this artwork stands as an enduring symbol of both progress and cautionary tales from our fossil fuel-driven past.
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