Antique Framed Print : Workshop. Handcrafting the paperboard. Encyclopedie by D
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Workshop. Handcrafting the paperboard. Encyclopedie by D
Workshop dedicated to handcrafting the paperboard. Pulping and pressing. 18th Century. Encyclopedie. Edited by Denis Diderot (1713-1784) and Jean Le Rond d Alembert (1717-1783). Engraving
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Crafts Cultural Dictionary Enlightenment Intellectual Labor Laborer Manufacture Manufacturing Method Movement Office Philosopher Reason Rond Sciences Scientific Worker Workman Workshop Handcraft Paperboard Papier Mache Systematic
21"x16" (54x41cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 15x10 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 21x16 inches (54x41cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
Bevelled Wood Effect Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 37.1cm x 24.5cm (14.6" x 9.6")
Estimated Product Size is 54cm x 41.4cm (21.3" x 16.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
1. Title: "Handcrafting Paperboard: A 18th Century Workshop from the Encyclopedie" This evocative engraving captures the essence of a 18th century workshop dedicated to the artisanal production of paperboard. The image, taken from the renowned Encyclopedie, edited by Denis Diderot and Jean Le Rond d'Alembert, offers a glimpse into the intellectual and cultural milieu of the Age of Enlightenment in Europe, specifically in France. The scene unfolds in a well-lit, orderly space, where a laborer stands at the heart of the workshop, meticulously handcrafting paperboard using traditional pulping and pressing methods. The laborer, dressed in simple workman's attire, expertly manipulates the raw materials, transforming them into sheets of paperboard through a systematic and methodical process. Surrounding the worker, various tools and machinery are arranged in a manner that speaks to the interconnectedness of the scientific, artistic, and industrial movements of the time. An animal-drawn cart, filled with bundles of straw and other raw materials, sits nearby, emphasizing the connection between agriculture and the paper industry. In the background, a philosopher, dressed in scholarly attire, observes the process with keen interest. The presence of the philosopher underscores the encyclopedists' commitment to documenting and disseminating knowledge, as well as their belief in the power of reason and the importance of intellectual inquiry. The engraving, published in the Encyclopedie, is a testament to the era's emphasis on the systematic organization of knowledge and the pursuit of modern methods in both the sciences and the arts. The image invites us to reflect on the historical significance of the workshop as a site of labor, innovation, and the exchange of ideas during the Age of Enlightenment.
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