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An explosion in a mine: cross-sections. Etching by Bénard after De La Rue.
- De la Rue, draughtsman, active 18th century.
- Date
- [between 1700 and 1799]
- Reference
- 28533i
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Publication/Creation
[Paris], [between 1700 and 1799]
Physical description
1 print : etching with engraving ; platemark 35.8 x 22.6 cm
Lettering
Minéralogie, 7.me collection. Filons et travaux des mines. Histoire naturelle, fig. 1. AA. Fillons ou veines métalliques horisontales et croisées. B. Filon dont le cours est brisé ou interrompu. Fig. 2. AA. Maniere de mettre le feu dans les souterrains des mines pour attendrir la roche et faciliter l'exploitation. De la Rue del. Benard fecit
Lettering note
Bears plate number: Pl. 2
Reference
Wellcome Library no. 28533i
Type/Technique
Languages
- French
Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed stores