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A New Motive Power (engraving)
1605314 A New Motive Power (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A New Motive Power. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 9 May 1896.
English School (19th Century)); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 22549768
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
City Fountain Derricks Ground Oil Wells Reservoirs Romania Romanian Romanians Roumania Scaffolding Tapping Wells Whimsy Oil Drilling
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A New Motive Power
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captures the essence of innovation and progress in the 19th century. This intriguing engraving, created by an English School artist, takes us back to a time when new technologies were emerging and transforming various industries. The image showcases a whimsical scene set in Romania's Bustenari Runcu oil field. In this primitive hand-dug well, workers are tapping into the ground using a unique method of piercing to extract petroleum. The exterior view reveals a bustling site with derricks being built and scaffolding surrounding the area. Amidst all this activity, one cannot help but be captivated by the sight of a city fountain nearby. It serves as a reminder that even amidst industrial advancements, nature still finds its place within human endeavors. This print not only highlights the ingenuity behind early oil drilling techniques but also offers insight into Romanian history and European progress at large. It symbolizes how different nations came together to harness their resources for economic growth during that era. As we observe this artwork from Bridgeman Images' collection, we are transported back in time to witness both the excitement and challenges faced by those pioneering individuals who sought to revolutionize our world through new sources of energy.
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