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XDT266957 Ms 260 volume IV Frontispiece of Treat de la culture des Forets from Iisivetes de M. Vauban contenant plusieurs Memoires ou Ramas de sa way (engraving) (b/w photo) by Vauban, Sebastien Le Prestre de (1633-1707); Min. Defense - Service Historique de l Armee de Terre, France; (add.info.: treatise on tree cultivation; arboriculture; frontispice; title page; ); French, out of copyright
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Bois Bucheron Bucherons Peasants Woodcutter Woodcutters Woodcutting
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This print titled "Ms 260 volume IV Frontispiece of Treat de la culture des Forets" takes us back in time to the era of Sebastien Le Prestre de Vauban, a renowned French military engineer. The image showcases an intricately detailed engraving that serves as the frontispiece for his treatise on tree cultivation and arboriculture. The scene depicted in this artwork is a mesmerizing blend of nature and human activity. In the foreground, we see a group of peasants diligently engaged in woodcutting, their axes poised mid-air as they skillfully uproot trees from the dense forest. Their presence adds a sense of scale to the vast landscape behind them, where towering trees stretch towards the heavens. This print not only captures the physical labor involved in forestry but also highlights its significance within society. The woodcutter's role was vital for providing resources such as timber for construction or fuel for heating and cooking. It symbolizes both man's connection with nature and his ability to harness its resources sustainably. As we gaze upon this historical masterpiece, we are transported to an era when manual labor played a crucial role in shaping our environment. This photograph invites us to appreciate both the beauty of nature and humanity's intricate relationship with it throughout history.
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