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A miners house under siege in St Etienne, France (colour litho)
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A miners house under siege in St Etienne, France (colour litho)
3099100 A miners house under siege in St Etienne, France (colour litho) by Meaulle, Fortune Louis (1844-1901); Private Collection; (add.info.: A miners house under siege in St Etienne, France. L affaire de Saint-Etienne. Une maison de mineur assiegee. Illustration for Le Petit Parisien, 4 February 1900.); © Look and Learn
Media ID 25903282
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7 Deadly Sins Agitation Anger Angry Besieged Bitterness Blurred Motion Dispute Furor Louis Fortune Meaulle Meaulle Fortune 1844 1901 Meaulle Fortune Louis Miner Motion Rage Saint Etienne Seven Deadly Sins St Etienne Unrest Wokrker Working Class Coal Miner Emotions Feeling Laborer Labourer Mining Industry Tradesman Tradesmen
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This print titled "A miners house under siege in St Etienne, France" by Fortune Louis Meaulle depicts a powerful scene of unrest and violence. Set in the 20th century, the image showcases the struggles faced by workers in the mining industry. The composition portrays a mob of angry individuals attacking a coal miner's house, symbolizing deep-rooted disputes and tensions within society. The blurred motion adds to the intensity of the moment, capturing the agitation and action taking place. Meaulle's artistic portrayal evokes strong emotions such as anger, rage, and bitterness. The image resonates with themes of social inequality and class struggle prevalent during that time period. It serves as a reminder of the challenges faced by working-class individuals striving for better living conditions. Through this artwork, Meaulle sheds light on not only the physical siege but also on deeper emotional turmoil experienced by those involved. The artist skillfully captures these complex human emotions associated with laborers fighting for their rights. This piece stands as an important historical document reflecting French culture at that time. It represents both a specific event in Saint-Etienne and broader issues faced by industrial workers across France. Overall, this striking lithograph offers viewers an opportunity to reflect on societal unrest while appreciating Meaulle's talent for capturing raw emotion through his artistry.
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