Kolenfabrieken te Königshütte 1840 - 1860

This anonymous 19th-century lithograph, "Kolenfabrieken te Königshütte," depicts a coal factory complex in Königshütte, a town in Upper Silesia, now in Poland. The image showcases the industrial landscape of the era, with tall chimneys billowing smoke, and figures observing the scene from a vantage point. The artist's depiction captures the era's growing industrialization and the impact of factories on the environment, highlighting the juxtaposition of human activity against the natural world. The work offers a glimpse into the history of industrial development in Europe, a subject that continues to resonate with viewers today.