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Scene inside a salt mine, Cheshire
Scene inside a salt mine, Cheshire.
1818
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Media ID 23064380
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1810s 1818 Ackermann Aquatint Arts Cheshire Marten Mine Mining Repository Salt Sepia Bluck
Greetings Card (7"x5")
Brighten someone's day with a unique and captivating greeting card from the Media Storehouse collection. This exquisite design features an 1818 image of a scene inside a salt mine in Cheshire, captured by Mary Evans Picture Library from Mary Evans Prints Online. Delve into the intriguing world of salt mining and transport your recipient on an adventurous journey beneath the earth's surface. Perfect for those who appreciate history, nature, and the beauty of the world around us. Add a personal message and send a thoughtful, one-of-a-kind greeting that is sure to be treasured.
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 12.5cm x 17.5cm (4.9" x 6.9")
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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Scene inside a Salt Mine, Cheshire (1818) Description: This aquatint print, created in the year 1818, offers a fascinating glimpse into the intriguing world of salt mining in Cheshire, England during the 1810s. The image, produced by the renowned English publisher and print seller Rudolph Ackermann, showcases the laborious process of extracting salt from the depths of the earth. The print begins with a dark, sepia-toned background, setting the mood for the scene ahead. The focus is on the dimly lit mine, where miners are at work, their figures barely visible in the gloom. The mine's walls are lined with salt deposits, their crystalline structures glistening in the dim light. A marten, a small weasel-like animal, is seen scampering along the salt-encrusted floor, adding a touch of natural life to the otherwise monotonous environment. The miners, dressed in brown clothing, are shown working in pairs, each using a large wooden mallet to break up the salt deposits. The salt is then loaded onto carts, pulled by horses, and transported to the surface for processing. The scene is a testament to the hard labor and dedication required to extract this essential mineral from the earth. The print's intricate details, achieved through the aquatint process, bring the salt mine to life, immersing the viewer in the unique atmosphere of this subterranean world. The image is a valuable historical record of the salt mining industry in Cheshire during the early 19th century, providing a glimpse into a time when such labor-intensive processes were the norm.
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