Canvas 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"x14" (53x35cm) Canvas Print
Bring the artisanal charm of an 18th-century workshop into your home with our Media Storehouse Canvas Prints. This exquisite piece, "Workshop. Handcrafting the paperboard. Encyclopedie by D" from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases the intricate process of pulping and pressing paperboard in an era of manual craftsmanship. Transform your space with this captivating and timeless image, meticulously printed on premium canvas for a vibrant and lasting impression. Experience the rich history and beauty of the Encyclopedie, edited by Denis Diderot and Jean Le Rond d'Alembert, every day.
Ready to hang Premium Gloss Canvas Print. Our archival quality canvas prints are made from Polyester and Cotton mix and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 53.3cm x 35.6cm (21" x 14")
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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