Framed Print of a Pensive Coal Miner with Davy Safety Lamp

This is a large, professionally framed and matted print depicting a mature coal miner in a moment of quiet reflection. The subject is shown with a full grey beard, wearing traditional work gear including a hard hat with a cap lamp casting a beam of light, and rugged heavy-duty boots. To his right sits a Davy-style flame safety lamp, which provides a secondary warm light source within the composition. The artwork utilizes a dramatic chiaroscuro-inspired style, with high-contrast lighting and a muted, earthy color palette consisting of charcoal greys, deep blacks, and sepia tones. The print is housed under glass within a gold-accented white mat and a substantial dark-grained wood frame, likely finished in a walnut or oak stain. A signature and possibly an edition number are visible in the lower right-hand corner of the print, though they are difficult to read through the glass. The piece appears to be in good vintage condition; the frame shows light surface dusting but remains structurally sound with no deep gouges or significant nicks visible. The print itself shows no signs of foxing or water damage, though the glass currently exhibits reflections from the surrounding room lighting. The quality and somber tone of the piece suggest a late 20th-century production, likely created as a commemorative or artistic tribute to the industrial heritage of mining communities.