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The Recent Troubles at Creusot (engraving)
2772092 The Recent Troubles at Creusot (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Recent Troubles at Creusot. Illustration for The Illustrated Times, 5 February 1870.); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 23472938
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Coal Mine Coal Mining Explosion Incidents Industrial Action Strike Troubles Workshop Workshops Creusot Occupation
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The Recent Troubles at Creusot - A Glimpse into the Turmoil of 19th Century Industrial France
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. This engraving, captured by an English School artist in the 19th century, offers a vivid portrayal of the tumultuous events that unfolded during "The Recent Troubles at Creusot". The image takes us back to February 5,1870, when tensions ran high in this coal mining town located in central France. Intriguingly detailed and rich with historical significance, this print showcases the incidents that occurred within the workshops. It depicts troops being called upon to quell industrial action as workers engaged in a strike against their oppressive working conditions. The atmosphere is charged with unrest and frustration as miners express their grievances through collective resistance. Amongst these scenes of occupation and strife lies evidence of an explosion - a stark reminder of the dangerous nature of coal mining work during this era. This event serves as a poignant symbol for both the physical risks faced by laborers and the explosive potential inherent within societal inequalities. As we delve deeper into this artwork's narrative, it becomes clear that it not only sheds light on specific troubles at Creusot but also offers broader insights into European history. It invites contemplation on themes such as social justice, worker's rights, and political upheaval prevalent throughout French society during this time period. Through its intricate details and evocative composition, this engraving from Bridgeman Images transports us back to an era defined by
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