1907 Wood Engraving Jean Paul Laurens Art Shift Work Mine Industrial Smog MK3

This is an original 1907 black and white wood engraving of a shift change at a Bergwerk industrial mining complex. There's nothing quite like having an abundance of air pollution and a horizon defiled with smokestacks to make a person feel good about their job.

CONDITION

This 105+ year old Item is rated Very Fine ++. Light foxing and aging. Light wrinkling. No natural defects. Some light surface rub. No tears. No water damage.

• Product Type: Original Wood Engraving; Black / White
• Grade: Very Fine ++
• Dimensions: Approximately 14 x 11 inches; 36 x 28 cm
• Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
• Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)

This piece was illustrated by Laurens, Jean Paul. Artist signature in print - bottom right of image.

Keywords specific to this image: Smokestack, Workers, Miners, Proletariat, Urban, Horizon, Skyline, Pollution, Horse, Pick Ax, Men, Women, Children, Europe, European, Raw Material, Excavation, Chimney, Landscape, Lower Class

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