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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
27x27 inch Poster Print
Introducing the evocative "Miners at the Coalface" poster print from our Media Storehouse collection, brought to you in partnership with Mary Evans Prints Online. This powerful image captures the raw energy and determination of two miners, stripped to the waist, as they toil at the coalface in the heart of South Wales. The gritty authenticity of this black-and-white photograph transports you back in time, offering a poignant glimpse into the rich industrial history of the region. Hang this captivating print in your home or office to ignite conversations and inspire new perspectives.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 69.2cm x 69.2cm (27.2" x 27.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) 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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