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Timber for the Baltic, floating Rafts down the Vistula (engraving)
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Timber for the Baltic, floating Rafts down the Vistula (engraving)
1064162 Timber for the Baltic, floating Rafts down the Vistula (engraving) by Durand, Godefroy (1832-1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: Timber for the Baltic, floating Rafts down the Vistula. Illustration for The Graphic, 31 December 1898.); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 25146520
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
Baltic Durand Godefroy 1832 1896 Fire Woods Firewood Firwood Floating Godefroy Durand Kindling Poland Poland Polish Pole Polish Rafts Timber Vistula
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This engraving, titled "Timber for the Baltic, floating Rafts down the Vistula" by Godefroy Durand (1832-1896), takes us back to 19th century Poland. The image showcases a bustling scene on the Vistula River as massive rafts carrying timber float downstream towards the Baltic Sea. The artist masterfully captures the magnitude of this industrial operation, emphasizing both its scale and significance. The intricate details highlight the sheer volume of wood being transported, with countless logs tightly packed together forming these impressive rafts. As we delve into this historical moment frozen in time, we can almost hear the sounds of workers shouting instructions and feel their determination to deliver this valuable resource. Durand's artistry transports us not only geographically but also culturally. We witness a fusion of French artistic technique and Polish industry coming together harmoniously in this piece. This collaboration serves as a testament to Europe's interconnectedness during that era. Beyond its aesthetic appeal, this engraving offers insight into an important aspect of 19th-century life – the reliance on timber as a vital material for construction and fuel purposes. It reminds us of how our ancestors harnessed nature's resources to sustain their communities and drive economic growth. As we contemplate "Timber for the Baltic" let us appreciate both its artistic merit and historical significance – a visual window into an era when rivers were highways for transporting goods, connecting nations through trade routes like arteries pumping lifeblood throughout Europe.
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