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Shipping Nitrate at Pisagua, Chile (engraving)
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Shipping Nitrate at Pisagua, Chile (engraving)
1602796 Shipping Nitrate at Pisagua, Chile (engraving) by Prior, Melton (1845-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shipping Nitrate at Pisagua, Chile. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 24 January 1891.
Melton Prior); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 22548466
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
Chile Latinamerica Nitrate Shipping Southamerica Americhe Latine America Pisagua
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This engraving, titled "Shipping Nitrate at Pisagua, Chile" takes us back to the bustling maritime scene of 19th-century South America. Created by Melton Prior and published in The Illustrated London News on January 24,1891, this print offers a glimpse into the vibrant shipping industry that revolved around nitrate transportation. The image transports us to Pisagua, a coastal town in Chile known for its significant nitrate deposits. As we peer into the scene, our eyes are drawn to the magnificent ships docked along the shoreline. These vessels stand as testaments to human ingenuity and serve as vital conduits for transporting this valuable resource across oceans. The artist's attention to detail is remarkable; every line etched with precision captures the essence of maritime life during this era. We can almost feel the salty breeze brushing against our cheeks as we witness workers loading sacks filled with nitrate onto these colossal ships. Beyond its artistic merit, this engraving also serves as a historical document shedding light on an important chapter in Latin American history. Nitrate mining played a crucial role in shaping both Chile's economy and global trade dynamics during this period. As we admire this piece from Fine Art Finder's collection, let it transport us back in time and remind us of humanity's relentless pursuit of progress through exploration and commerce.
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