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Smelter and refinery, historical artwork. Smelting is the process of removing pure metal from its ore by heating the oxidized ore in the presence of a reducing agent and a fluxing agent. This is the red mine of St Nicholas. This mine was located near the French commune of Steinbach in the Alsace region. A waterwheel is at left. The labels (in French) are: the foundry (at left, label at upper left), the refinery (at right, label at upper right), carbon or coal (far right), and lead (centre). The coal is being used as a reducing agent. Artwork from the third edition of Les Entrailles de la Terre (1902) by French author Eugene Caustier
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1900s 1902 Building Carbon Coal Eugene Caustier Extracting Foundry France French Language Geological Lead Les Entrailles De La Terre Metal Mine Refinery Smelter Smelting Text Worker Workers Alsace Foundryman Smelters Steinbach Waterwheel
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This historical artwork captures the essence of industrialization in the 19th century. The smelter and refinery depicted here showcase the intricate process of extracting pure metal from its ore through smelting. Located near the picturesque French commune of Steinbach in Alsace, this is none other than the renowned red mine of St Nicholas. The scene comes alive with a waterwheel dominating the left side, symbolizing both power and progress. Labels in French guide our eyes to different elements within this bustling site: the foundry on the left, marked at upper left; the refinery on the right, labeled at upper right; carbon or coal placed far right; and lead occupying center stage. A group of hardworking individuals can be seen engaged in their laborious tasks amidst clouds of smoke and heat. These skilled workers are diligently utilizing coal as a reducing agent to facilitate smelting while ensuring that every step is meticulously executed. This monochrome illustration originates from Eugene Caustier's esteemed work Les Entrailles de la Terre (1902). It serves as a testament to human ingenuity and technological advancements during an era when industry was rapidly transforming societies across Europe. As we gaze upon this remarkable piece, we are transported back to a time when men dedicated their lives to shaping our modern world through sheer determination and unwavering commitment.
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