Charbon Collection

Economy. Mines of Lievin, Avion, France. Photo, France, c.1905
2636449 Economy. Mines of Lievin, Avion, France. Photo, France, c.1905.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Economie. Photo, France, vers 1905. Coll. Part.); Photo © CCI

Plan of a coal mine and mode of ventilation, 19th century. Geological sections of metallic veins, chalk, basalt
FLO4591504 Plan of a coal mine and mode of ventilation, 19th century. Geological sections of metallic veins, chalk, basalt, and limestone

Science. Chemistry. Wine still of Chaptal, 1720 Engraving in: Grands hommes et grands faits de l'industrie, France
3434913 Science. Chemistry. Wine still of Chaptal, 1720 Engraving in: Grands hommes et grands faits de l'industrie, France, c.1880 (engraving); (add.info.: Sciences. Coll. Part. Science)

Science. Water. The Still of Isaac Berard, 1806. Engraving in: Grands hommes et grands faits de l'industrie
3434911 Science. Water. The Still of Isaac Berard, 1806. Engraving in: Grands hommes et grands faits de l'industrie, France, c.1880 (engraving); (add.info.: Sciences. Coll. Part. Science. Water)

Minerals and crystals of sulfur (mellite, graphite, amber with insects, Carpathian amnber, anthracite)
FLO4693920 Minerals and crystals of sulfur (mellite, graphite, amber with insects, Carpathian amnber, anthracite, English charcoal, slate coal)

Dentist laughing as he uses tongs to hold a hot coal to a man's face to make him jerk back
FLO4718344 Dentist laughing as he uses tongs to hold a hot coal to a man's face to make him jerk back and extract a tooth with string

Science. Isaac Berard test his still. Engraving in: Grands hommes et grands faits de l'industrie, France
3434912 Science. Isaac Berard test his still. Engraving in: Grands hommes et grands faits de l'industrie, France, c.1880 (engraving); (add.info.: Sciences. Coll. Part. Science)

Science. Energy. Distillation of the coal in the gas plant of La Villette, Paris
3434775 Science. Energy. Distillation of the coal in the gas plant of La Villette, Paris. Engraving in: Grands hommes et grands faits de l'industrie, France

Coal porters with coal sacks and horse whip. They work on the wharf unloading coal
FLO4688667 Coal porters with coal sacks and horse whip. They work on the wharf unloading coal, weighing it into sacks and delivering it to coal merchants

Coal-measuring equipment with pulleys, winches, and sacks. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by J
FLO4591222 Coal-measuring equipment with pulleys, winches, and sacks. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by J

John Smeaton's design for a water gin (winding engine) for drawing coals from the pits, 19th century
FLO4593147 John Smeaton's design for a water gin (winding engine) for drawing coals from the pits, 19th century. Copperplate engraving by W. Lowry after an Illustration by J

Food and beverage. Brewery, beer keetle, sectionplan. Engraving in: Grands hommes et grands faits de l'industrie
3434919 Food and beverage. Brewery, beer keetle, sectionplan. Engraving in: Grands hommes et grands faits de l'industrie, France, c.1880 (engraving); (add.info.: Coll. Part. Food and beverage)

Economy. Energy. Coal delivery boy. Sketch by Honore Daumier for the Ivry Coal Warehouse, France, c.1862 (engraving)
3434628 Economy. Energy. Coal delivery boy. Sketch by Honore Daumier for the Ivry Coal Warehouse, France, c.1862 (engraving); (add.info.: Economie. Energies. Coll. Part. Economy. Energy)

Charcoal carriers fight in front of a drink flow, a woman tries to separate them
FLO4718580 Charcoal carriers fight in front of a drink flow, a woman tries to separate them, under the gaze of an oyster flicker - Eau forte from an illustration by Victor Auver

Science. Energy. Machine for the distillation of the coal, invented by the scottish engineer William Murdoch (Murdock)
3434772 Science. Energy. Machine for the distillation of the coal, invented by the scottish engineer William Murdoch (Murdock)

The Harz coal-makers, a German forest massif, drawing by Stroobant, to illustrate a visit to the Harz mines in 1862 by
LSE4325082 The Harz coal-makers, a German forest massif, drawing by Stroobant, to illustrate a visit to the Harz mines in 1862 by Adolphe Carnot

Cover of the newspaper l Plate au Butter of March 24, 1906: Courrieres. Drawing of Nature by Delannoy
1740216 Cover of the newspaper l Plate au Butter of March 24, 1906: Courrieres. Drawing of Nature by Delannoy, Grandjouan and Ricardo Flores by Flores

Fabrication du charbon par meules (engraving)
3644516 Fabrication du charbon par meules (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fabrication du charbon par meules)

Accidents caracteristiques du charbon chez l homme (colour litho)
5210420 Accidents caracteristiques du charbon chez l homme (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Accidents caracteristiques du charbon chez l homme)

A Philosopher standing on a globe (charcoal on paper)
498157 A Philosopher standing on a globe (charcoal on paper) by Tintoretto, Jacopo Robusti (1518-94); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

Diagram explaining the production of coal gas, London 1815
GIA4817418 Diagram explaining the production of coal gas, London 1815. by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Diagram explaining coal gas production)

Thyssen (b / w photo)
6006593 Thyssen (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thyssen. Illustration for L Allemagne Moderne by Jules Huret (Pierre Lafitte)

The donkey and the cat (Le singe et le chat) - Fables by La Fontaine
DUV4215026 The donkey and the cat (Le singe et le chat) - Fables by La Fontaine, 19th century (engraving) by Grandville (Jean Ignace Isidore Gerard) (1803-47); Private Collection; (add.info)

Proverbes no. 5 - Naissance de la renommee ou d un sac e charbon il ne sort pas de farine. Print shows Minerva vomiting in a bed after giving birth to Fame who lies crying into a trumpet in a cradle

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"Charbon: A Journey Through Time and Artistic Expression" Step into the world of "charbon, " or coal, as we explore its historical significance through various artistic mediums. In 1862, Adolphe Carnot embarked on a visit to the Harz mines in Germany, beautifully depicted in a drawing by Stroobant for "Le tour du monde. " The German forest massif served as a backdrop for the skilled coal-makers who shaped this industry. Fast forward to March 24, 1906, where Nature's drawing in "Plate au Butter" captures Courrieres' essence. Delannoy, Grandjouan, and Ricardo Flores skillfully portray the mining scene that unfolded during this time. Witnessing accidents characteristic of coal miners is brought to life through vibrant color lithographs. Intriguingly contrasting these depictions is a charcoal-on-paper artwork titled "A Philosopher standing on a globe. " This piece invites contemplation about our relationship with coal and its impact on our world. London's diagram from 1815 further enlightens us about the production of coal gas. Thyssen's black-and-white photograph takes us beyond artistry and into reality – capturing moments within this industry. Meanwhile, La Fontaine's fable "The donkey and the cat" reminds us of timeless moral lessons intertwined with everyday life. Moving onto Parisian scenes, Louis Edmond Duranty's lithography showcases "Le sac de charbon, " transporting us to Theatre des marionnettes du jardin des Tuileries in 1863. Buildings at rue des Fourneaux (now Falguiere Street) stand as witnesses to history while igniting curiosity about their past purpose. Fire becomes an artistic subject itself as it dances across sketches for Paris City Hall Science Fair – symbolizing both destruction and transformation fueled by coal energy.