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Works on metro line 1; trench under the Place de l'Etoile, between 1899 and 1902. Creator: Gaston Brun
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Works on metro line 1; trench under the Place de l'Etoile, between 1899 and 1902. Creator: Gaston Brun
Works on metro line 1; trench under the Place de l'Etoile, between 1899 and 1902
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This oil painting by Gaston Brun depicts the arduous task of constructing the Metro Line 1 tunnel under the Place de l'Etoile in Paris, France, between 1899 and 1902. The 19th and early 20th century scene is illuminated by the warm glow of lamplight, casting an ethereal glow on the two determined workmen in the foreground. Dressed in heavy work clothes and hats, they are focused on their job, shoveling dirt and debris from the trench, while their fellow workers continue the laborious process of tunneling beneath the bustling square. The metro line, a revolutionary transportation system for the city, required extensive excavation and engineering efforts, and this painting offers a unique glimpse into the historic moment. The oil on canvas artwork, held at the Carnavalet Museum in Paris, is a testament to the dedication and perseverance of the workers who brought this underground railway to life. The concept of transportation and the progress of urban infrastructure is beautifully captured in this illuminated and illuminating image.
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