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The gouge (chromolitho)
977679 The gouge (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The gouge. French educational card, late 19th/early 20th century.); © Look and Learn
Media ID 22492258
© Look and Learn / Bridgeman Images
Bas Reliefs Candy Store Chocolat Guerin Boutron Chocolate Chocolates Excavating Fire Woods Firewood Firwood Gouge Kindling Milk Chocolate Sugar Sweet Shop Wokrker Wooden Carving Woodworker Woodworking Laborer Labourer Tradesman Tradesmen
Greetings Card (7"x5")
Add a touch of timeless elegance to your mailbox with our exquisite selection from the Media Storehouse range of greeting cards. Featuring the captivating "The Gouge" chromolitho by the French School, this card showcases the intricate details and rich colors of this 19th-century masterpiece from Bridgeman Images. Perfect for special occasions or just to brighten someone's day, our high-quality greeting cards are sure to leave a lasting impression. Each card comes with an informative description of the artwork, making it an educational and delightful experience. Add this beautiful piece of art to your correspondence and make every message a work of art.
Folded Greeting Cards (12.5x17.5 cm) have a laminate finish and are supplied with an envelope. The front and inside can be personalised with text in a selection of fonts, layouts and colours.
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Product Size is 17.5cm x 12.5cm (6.9" x 4.9")
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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The Gouge: A Delicate Craft of Woodcarving in the 19th Century". This chromolitho print, titled "The Gouge" offers a glimpse into the world of French woodworkers during the late 19th and early 20th century. The image showcases a skilled tradesman diligently working on a piece of wood with his trusty gouge tool. In this intricate scene, we witness the worker's hands expertly maneuvering the gouge to hollow out and shape the material. His focused expression reveals years of experience and dedication to his craft. Surrounding him are piles of timber, suggesting that he may be employed at a chocolatier or sweet shop where wooden carvings were used for decorative purposes. The level of detail in this artwork is truly remarkable. Every stroke and curve on the carved bas reliefs comes alive through vibrant colors captured by chromolithography techniques. This print not only celebrates the artistry involved in woodworking but also serves as an educational card, shedding light on various tools used by artisans back then. As we admire this historical gem from a private collection, it reminds us of how essential these laborers were in shaping our everyday surroundings. Their meticulous work contributed to creating beautiful pieces that adorned chocolate shops and candy stores, adding charm to our food supply experiences. "The Gouge" immortalizes both an era gone by and pays homage to those unsung heroes who transformed blocks of timber into works of art.
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