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Encyclopedia. Forges
Encyclop餩 e by Denis Diderot and Jean D Alembert (1751). Mineral extraction and transport. Etching. SPAIN. CATALONIA. Barcelona. Biblioteca de Catalunya (National Library of Catalonia)
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Greetings Card (A5)
Bring a touch of history and culture to your mailbox with Media Storehouse's exclusive range of greeting cards. This captivating design features an etching from the Encyclopédie, or "System of Natural History" by Denis Diderot and Jean d'Alembert, showcasing mineral extraction and transport in Catalonia, Spain. The intricate image, sourced from the National Library of Catalonia, provides a glimpse into the past and makes for a thoughtful and unique greeting. Perfect for history enthusiasts, scholars, or anyone who appreciates the beauty and depth of the world around us.
Create your own greetings card. Size when folded is A5 (14.5x21cm or 5.7x8.3 inches)
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 14.5cm x 21cm (5.7" x 8.3")
Estimated Product Size is 29cm x 21cm (11.4" x 8.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This etching, titled "Encyclopédie, ou Dictionnaire raisonné des sciences, des arts et des métiers" (Encyclopedia, or a Systematic Dictionary of the Sciences, Arts, and Crafts), is an exquisite representation of the mineral extraction and transport process, taken from the renowned 18th-century French encyclopedia by Denis Diderot and Jean d'Alembert. The image, created between 1717 and 1784, showcases a vertical scene of men at work in Catalonia, Spain, specifically in Barcelona's Biblioteca de Catalunya (National Library of Catalonia). The intricate etching depicts a group of men engaged in the laborious process of mining and transporting minerals. The men, dressed in masculine attire, are shown using various tools and techniques to extract minerals from the earth. Once extracted, the minerals are loaded onto carts or wagons for transport to their intended destinations. This image is a testament to the social and economic importance of mineral extraction and transport during this period in Europe. The encyclopedia, published in Paris between 1751 and 1783, was a groundbreaking collaborative project that aimed to document all known knowledge at the time. The etching is a visual representation of the encyclopedia's comprehensive approach to documenting various industries and trades, providing a valuable historical record of the time. The vertical composition of the image, with its rich colors and intricate details, invites the viewer to explore the intricacies of this essential process and the people behind it.
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