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Free Stone Quarries. View near Bath, Somersetshire, 1798 (hand coloured aquatint on paper)
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Free Stone Quarries. View near Bath, Somersetshire, 1798 (hand coloured aquatint on paper)
7485274 Free Stone Quarries. View near Bath, Somersetshire, 1798 (hand coloured aquatint on paper) by Hassell, John (1767-1825); 27x35 cm; Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, Telford, Shropshire, UK; (add.info.: Artist: John Hassell (c1767-1825)
Published March 31, 1798 by Francis Jukes (1745-1812) Howland Street London. An excellent 'free stone' readily carved, was to be found in abundance around Bath. Easily quarried by open cast methods, it was ripe for exploitation and when, in 1730, Ralph Allen moved into Hampton Manor House, he became interested in the stone works at Hampton Down. There he effected considerable improvements and expansion at the Combe Down quarries followed shortly after. A railway was laid down to the Avon and housing built for the work force. This aquatint shows the quarry with the town of Bath in the background, benefiting from the cheap and very workable stone.); © Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust
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This stunning hand-colored aquatint print captures the picturesque Free Stone Quarries near Bath, Somersetshire in 1798. The artist, John Hassell, beautifully depicts the abundance of easily quarried free stone that was readily available for exploitation in the area. The quarry, with the town of Bath visible in the background, showcases the rich history and significance of this valuable resource.
Published by Francis Jukes in London, this print provides a glimpse into the thriving industry surrounding these quarries during that time period. Ralph Allen's involvement in improving and expanding the Combe Down quarries highlights the importance of this stone to both local infrastructure and architecture.
The intricate details captured by Hassell bring to life not only the physical landscape but also the bustling activity that would have been present at these quarries over two centuries ago. From housing built for workers to railways laid down for transportation purposes, this print offers a window into a bygone era where natural resources played a vital role in shaping communities.
Overall, this print serves as a reminder of how nature's bounty has been harnessed throughout history for human advancement and development.
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