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The Dead Miner, Charles Christian Nahl — 1867
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THE DEAD MINER /1867/ by CHARLES CHRISTIAN NAHL.
The painting illustrates the danger frequently linked with life and work on the frontier. The miner is depicted lying on the ground in a lifeless state, holding a portrait of his sweetheart with a romanticized touch. His faithful dog grieves next to him.
This is a romanticized view of death in the 19th century, especially during the California Gold Rush. This style of painting focuses on the sacrifice of the miner, depicting him as a martyr for progress. It conforms to contemporary values that glorify noble suffering and the tragic beauty of death. This era frequently portrayed death in a peaceful and dignified manner, often idealizing it.
When Nahl made this piece, he was fully involved in depicting the mining culture of California, which had transitioned from the initial gold rush frenzy to a more contemplative era. At this point, the excitement of the gold rush had diminished, and Nahl started portraying the miners' challenges and sacrifices. His time working as a miner and artist in California shaped his artistic concentration on subjects of loss and loyalty.
The painting's examination of death and suffering indirectly connects to tuberculosis, reflecting the 19th-century epidemic. In this era, tuberculosis, also known as "consumption," was idealized in art as a sickness that impacted the young and creative individuals, frequently portrayed in a manner that highlighted grace and beauty in passing.
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Charles Christian Nahl (German,1818-1878)
The Dead Miner, 1867
Oil on canvas
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The Act of Mourning.
i. The Street Performers, Gustave Doré (1874) ii. Anguish, August Friedrich Schenck (1878) iii. Ivan the Terrible and His Son Ivan, Ilya Repin (1883 - 1885) iv. The Unequal Marriage, Vasili Pukirev (1862) v. The Dead Miner (Mourning the Master), Charles Christian Nahl (1867) vi. Without Means of Living, Yakov Turlygin (1882)
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Chainsaw Man, Chapter 80 - Tatsuki Fujimoto / "How to Be a Dog” - Andrew Kane / The Dead Miner, 1867 - Charles Christian Nahl / “Puppy Dog” - Dreamer Boy / The Hand of a Thief, 1834 - Giuseppe de Nittis / “It Will Come Back” - Hozier / “I Love You Like An Alcoholic” - The Taxpayers / “Puppy Dog” - The Shivers / Aggravation, 1896 - Briton Riviere
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The Dead Miner (Charles Christian Nahl, 1867)
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Charles Christian Nahl -1867- The dead miner (Mourning the master)
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Charles Christian Nahl - The Dead Miner (Mourning the Master) - 1867 ,Oil on canvas.
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The Dead Miner, Charles Christian Nahl, oil on canvas, 1867
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