“Fouilles des anciens Puits du Communal”
Description
Planche n°2 de l'album "Mines d'étain de Montebras (Creuse)" avec un tirage photographique et la légende "Fouilles des anciens puits du communal". On y voit des hommes (mineurs ?) en train de prospecter.
Subject depicted
mine, mineur, pierre
About this work
The artwork titled "“Fouilles des anciens Puits du Communal”", attributed to Villette Eugène (1826-1895), is preserved at musée national de l'histoire et des cultures de l'immigration. Referenced in the Joconde database, this work contributes to the national artistic heritage preserved in labeled museums.
Technique and Materials
This work belongs to the field: photographie, migrations humaines. It was created using the following materials and techniques: papier albuminé. Its period of creation is identified as: 3rd quarter 19th Century.
The Conserving Museum
"“Fouilles des anciens Puits du Communal”" is preserved at musée national de l'histoire et des cultures de l'immigration, an institution bearing the « Musée de France » label. This label ensures that the collections are managed rigorously in terms of conservation, inventory, and public accessibility.
Data sources
The information about this work comes from the Joconde database of the Ministry of Culture, published on data.culture.gouv.fr under the Open License v2.0 (Etalab).
About this artwork
Le musée national de l'histoire et des cultures de l'immigration conserve “Fouilles des anciens Puits du Communal”, oeuvre de Villette Eugène (1826-1895). papier albuminé est le procédé utilisé pour cette oeuvre. L'oeuvre présente les dimensions suivantes : H. 17,2 cm, l. 23,5 cm (image) ; H. 28,2 cm, l. 37,5 cm (avec page) ; H. 29,3 cm, l. 41 cm (album). L'oeuvre représente : mine, mineur, pierre. L'oeuvre date de la 3e quart 19e siècle.
Creation context
Villette Eugène (1826-1895), immergé dans la 3e quart 19e siècle, livre avec “Fouilles des anciens Puits du Communal” une œuvre qui transcende son contexte de création tout en l'incarnant pleinement. Le musée national de l'histoire et des cultures de l'immigration a su préserver cette pièce dont la pertinence artistique traverse les siècles et continue de susciter l'intérêt des amateurs d'art.
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Everything you need to know
The work « “Fouilles des anciens Puits du Communal” » is held at musée national de l'histoire et des cultures de l'immigration, an institution labeled as a « Musée de France ». This label guarantees the quality of collection preservation and accessibility to the public.
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