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Le fourneau primitif pour l extraction du fer (engraving)
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Le fourneau primitif pour l extraction du fer (engraving)
957773 Le fourneau primitif pour l extraction du fer (engraving) by Bayard, Emile Antoine (1837-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le fourneau primitif pour l extraction du fer. Illustration for L Homme Primitif by Louis Figuier (Hachette, 1870).); © Look and Learn
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Anvil Fourneau Furnace Hammer Iron Iron Age L Homme Primitif Lhomme Primitif Manufacturing Metalworking Pour Pre Historic Prehistoric Primitive Smithy Tools
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This print showcases "Le fourneau primitif pour l'extraction du fer" (The primitive furnace for iron extraction), an engraving by Emile Antoine Bayard. The artwork, part of a private collection, depicts the early stages of iron manufacturing in prehistoric France. In this scene, a determined man is seen diligently working at his forge. With an anvil and various tools at his disposal, he skillfully pours molten metal into molds to create iron objects. The atmosphere is filled with the intense heat emanating from the furnace as sparks fly around him. The image transports us back to a time when industry was still in its infancy and metalworking techniques were being developed. It offers a glimpse into the ingenuity and resourcefulness of our ancestors who harnessed fire and mastered the art of forging metals. This engraving originally appeared as an illustration for Louis Figuier's book "L'Homme Primitif" (The Primitive Man) published by Hachette in 1870. Its inclusion in Figuier's work aimed to shed light on the advancements made during the Iron Age and highlight humanity's progress throughout history. Through this remarkable piece of art, we are reminded of our roots and how far we have come as a civilization. It serves as a testament to human innovation while also honoring those who paved the way for modern industry.
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