Fahrkunst in een mijn te Cornwall c. 1893

"Fahrkunst in een mijn te Cornwall" (c. 1893) by John Charles Burrow is a striking photographic study of a mine shaft in Cornwall, England. The image, likely taken from a low angle, captures the cramped and dangerous conditions of underground labor. The viewer is presented with a dark and shadowy space, illuminated by a dim light, highlighting the intricate network of wooden supports holding up the shaft. The miners are barely visible, their figures dwarfed by the vastness of the underground environment, adding to the sense of awe and danger. This image is a compelling glimpse into the working lives of miners in the late 19th century.