Fodina argentea Sahlensis – A Silver Mine at Sala - I (from Aubry de La Mottraye's "Travels throughout Europe, Asia and into Part of Africa...," London, 1724, vol. II, pl. 33, no. 1) by William Hogarth

Fodina argentea Sahlensis – A Silver Mine at Sala - I (from Aubry de La Mottraye's "Travels throughout Europe, Asia and into Part of Africa...," London, 1724, vol. II, pl. 33, no. 1) 1723 - 1724

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"Fodina argentea Sahlensis – A Silver Mine at Sala - I" is an etching by William Hogarth, dating to 1723-1724. This detailed engraving, a part of a larger series, depicts the silver mine at Sala in Sweden. The artwork, characterized by a precise and illustrative style, showcases the technical aspects of mining, showcasing the machinery, mining shafts, and various stages of the mining process. This engraving is a valuable historical document that provides insights into 18th-century mining techniques and industrial practices.

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