Mineur Collection

Sulphur ore mining: a man with a shovel digs the soil of a sulfur. Detail of a page of the manuscript " Treat
VEN5028042 Sulphur ore mining: a man with a shovel digs the soil of a sulfur. Detail of a page of the manuscript " Treat on herbs" (Tractatus de herbis) by Pedanius Dioscorides (Dioscorides)

Sulphur ore mining: a man with a shovel digs the soil of a sulfur. Manuscript page " Treats on herbs"
VEN5028047 Sulphur ore mining: a man with a shovel digs the soil of a sulfur. Manuscript page " Treats on herbs" (Tractatus de herbis) by Pedanius Dioscorides (Dioscorides) (40-90 AD)

The extraction of Saint-Anne marble from a quarry, 18th century (oil on canvas)
JLJ4672494 The extraction of Saint-Anne marble from a quarry, 18th century (oil on canvas) by Defrance, Leonard (1735-1805); Musee Marmottan Monet, Paris

Salt mines of Koulpe (Armenia). Engraving by A. Paris to illustrate the story "A travers l Armenie russe
LSE4335761 Salt mines of Koulpe (Armenia). Engraving by A.Paris to illustrate the story " A travers l Armenie russe, Karabagh, vallee de l Araxe, massif de l Ararat" by Madame B.Chantre

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Mineur; Miner; Grubenarbeiter (engraving)
7196717 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Mineur; Miner; Grubenarbeiter (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mineur; Miner; Grubenarbeiter)

Mineur chilien, a Valparaiso (engraving)
3644414 Mineur chilien, a Valparaiso (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mineur chilien, a Valparaiso. Illustration for Le Magasin Pittoresque (1847)

Les mines d argent a Potosi, en Bolivie. Gravure du 19eme siecle
GIA4730967 Les mines d argent A Potosi, en Bolivie. Gravure du 19eme siecle. by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Les mines d argent A Potosi, en Bolivie)

Mineur muni de la lampe electrique (engraving)
3645511 Mineur muni de la lampe electrique (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mineur muni de la lampe electrique)

Greve generale des miners de Decazeville (Aveyron), 1886
XEE4192858 Greve generale des miners de Decazeville (Aveyron), 1886: arrest of journalists Duc Quercy (Duc-Quercy) of the " Cree of the People"

120 mineurs ont peri dans l incendie d une mine en Westphalie (Allemagne)
GIA4769244 120 mineurs ont peri dans l incendie d une mine en Westphalie (Allemagne): l Empereur Guillaume II est venu assister aux secours des asphyxies. Illustration de Beltrame

Alphonse Osbert (French, 1857 - 1939), Inceste d ames; Mineur et soldat, 1896, 4-color lithograph on wove paper

Miner (Series)
Le mineur - MINER - sets off down the mine, pick and shovel on his shoulder, safety lamp in his hand

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"Unearthing the Depths: A Glimpse into the Life of a Mineur" Step back in time to witness the arduous journey of mineurs, as they delve into the depths of earth's treasures. From the 18th-century extraction of Saint-Anne marble from a quarry to the Decazeville miners strike in 1886, their stories are etched in history. In Le Monde Illustre's engraving, we see the tragic fate that befell engineer Watrin during the Decazeville strike. His murder by Grevists serves as a haunting reminder of the hardships faced by these laborers fighting for their rights. Traveling further east, an engraving by A. Paris takes us to Armenia's salt mines of Koulpe. This illustration accompanies Madame B's captivating tale "A travers l'Armenie russe, " shedding light on yet another facet of mining life. Le Vocabulaire Illustre presents engravings depicting mineurs from different regions - France, Chile, and even Germany. These images showcase their diverse backgrounds but united spirit as they navigate treacherous tunnels armed with determination and electric lamps. The Catastrophe at Courrieres immortalized in Le Petit Journal reminds us of one fateful day when tragedy struck. The devastating loss suffered by both mineurs and their families is imprinted forever in our collective memory. Not limited to Europe alone, mining tragedies spanned across continents. In Westphalie (Germany), 120 mineurs tragically lost their lives due to a devastating fire that engulfed them deep underground. Art also captures this challenging way of life; Alphonse Osbert's painting "Inceste d'amess; Mineur et soldat" portrays a miner alongside a soldier - two professions intertwined through shared struggles and sacrifices. Through this series on miners, we gain insight into an occupation often overlooked but vital to society's progress.