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The Master of the Mine, by Robert Buchanan (engraving)
1614292 The Master of the Mine, by Robert Buchanan (engraving) by Overend, William Heysham (1851-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Master of the Mine, by Robert Buchanan. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 17 October 1885.
W H Overend); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 23086762
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
Cried Hugh Literary Illustrations Mine Panting Placing Rain Raining Robert Buchanan The Master Umbrellas
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The Master of the Mine
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is a captivating engraving by Robert Buchanan, brought to life by the skilled hand of William Heysham Overend. This intriguing image, captured in 1885 for The Illustrated London News, transports us into a world filled with atmospheric drama and literary inspiration. In this scene, we find ourselves amidst pouring rain as umbrellas are raised to shield against the downpour. The central figure, known as "The Master" stands tall and panting from his exertions. His commanding presence suggests authority and expertise within the mining industry. Robert Buchanan's masterful storytelling comes alive through this visual representation. With one hand placed firmly on his hip, The Master cries out in frustration at the relentless weather conditions that plague his mine. Through this illustration, we witness not only a battle against nature but also an exploration of meteorology and climate science during that era. The attention to detail in Overend's engraving is remarkable; every line and shadow captures both the physicality of raindrops falling around them and the emotional intensity conveyed by each character's expressions. It is evident that great care was taken to depict not just a moment frozen in time but also an entire narrative unfolding before our eyes. This print serves as a testament to the power of literary illustrations in bringing stories to life visually while sparking curiosity about historical contexts such as mining practices or even early scientific endeavors related to weather patterns.
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