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The Quarryman of Grisante. The stone quarry workers (miners) are enjoying a meal of polenta
Filename: 917_05_010754.jpg
Size: 3830 x 2850 (7.2MB)
Date: 26th March 2014
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The Quarryman of Grisante. The stone quarry workers (miners) are enjoying a meal of polenta
The Quarryman of Grisante. The stone quarry workers (miners) are enjoying a meal of polenta and wine. The polenta has been cooked in a pot of water over the fire at the left. In the background men break down the blocks of stone. Polenta flour can be made from wheat, chestnuts or maize. Hand coloured lithograph from Italian Scenery, Manners and Customs by Buon Airetti (London, 1806)
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Media ID 9754253
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1806 Background Blocks Break Chestnuts Coloured Cooked Customs Down Enjoying Fire Flour Hand Italian Left Lithograph Maize Manners Meal Miners Mining Polenta Quarry Scenery Stone Wheat Wine Workers Quarrying Quarryman
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this hand-coloured lithograph from 1806, titled "The Quarryman of Grisante" we are transported to the heart of an Italian stone quarry. The scene depicts a group of hardworking stone quarry workers, known as miners, taking a well-deserved break to enjoy a hearty meal of polenta and wine. As our eyes wander across the image, we notice a pot filled with water simmering over a crackling fire on the left side. It is here that the polenta has been cooked to perfection, emitting mouthwatering aromas that fill the air. The miners gather around eagerly, their faces reflecting both exhaustion and anticipation for this nourishing feast. Meanwhile, in the background, other men can be seen diligently breaking down blocks of stone with unwavering determination. Their tireless efforts remind us of the demanding nature of quarrying work and highlight the importance of these moments where sustenance and camaraderie intertwine. Polenta flour holds its own significance in this scene; it can be made from various sources such as wheat, chestnuts or maize – all staples in Italian cuisine. This simple yet filling dish serves as fuel for these laborious endeavors while also representing tradition and cultural heritage. Through Buon Airetti's masterful artistry and attention to detail, we are granted a glimpse into not only Italy's breathtaking scenery but also its customs and manners during this era. This print captures both the physicality required by these skilled workers and their appreciation for
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