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D’YLEN, Jean (1866-1938). Chantier Houiller. 1924. Paris: Vercasson. A miner emerges from a tunnel on a cart loaded with coal, their face and arms covered in soot. The yellow overalls he wears have been interpreted as a reference to the yellow canaries miners traditionally carry into coal mines to test for dangerous gases. 63 ¼ x 43”. Linen backed. Minor creases and scant wear in image. A-.