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Mauricewood Colliery, Penicuik, Midlothian, the Scene of the late Disastrous Fire (engraving)
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Mauricewood Colliery, Penicuik, Midlothian, the Scene of the late Disastrous Fire (engraving)
1596129 Mauricewood Colliery, Penicuik, Midlothian, the Scene of the late Disastrous Fire (engraving) by Wilson, Thomas Harrington (fl.1842-86) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mauricewood Colliery, Penicuik, Midlothian, the Scene of the late Disastrous Fire. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 14 September 1889.
T H Wilson); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 23072688
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
Coal Mining Disastrous Fire Fires Midlothian
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This engraving, titled "Mauricewood Colliery, Penicuik, Midlothian, the Scene of the late Disastrous Fire" takes us back to a tragic event in history. Created by Thomas Harrington Wilson and published in The Illustrated London News on September 14th, 1889, this print captures the aftermath of a devastating fire that engulfed Mauricewood Colliery. The scene is both dramatic and hauntingly beautiful. The artist skillfully portrays the chaos and destruction caused by the fire at this coal mining site in Midlothian, Scotland. Smoke billows from charred structures while flames lick at what remains of once-thriving buildings. The landscape is shrouded in an eerie glow as nightfall descends upon the scene. Wilson's attention to detail allows us to witness firsthand the impact of this disastrous event. Each stroke of his engraving tool brings life to every element within the composition – from crumbling walls to twisted metal beams. As we gaze upon this historical image captured over a century ago, we are reminded of the dangers faced by those working in coal mines during that era. It serves as a poignant reminder of their bravery and sacrifice. This print from Fine Art Finder's collection not only preserves a significant moment in time but also invites us to reflect on our industrial past and pay homage to those affected by such calamities.
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