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Canvas Print : Toning the Bell, 1874. Creator: Walter Shirlaw
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Toning the Bell, 1874. Creator: Walter Shirlaw
Toning the Bell, 1874. Musicians in a foundry, helping the blacksmith tone a church bell
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Media ID 24047058
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Bell Blacksmith Fiddle Fiddler Forge Foundry Hammer Metal Industry Metal Worker Metallurgy Metalworker Metalworking Metalworks Musicians Note Shirlaw Walter Sound Stringed Instrument Tools Vice Violin Violin Player Violinist Walter Shirlaw Workshop Arts Of The Americas Playing An Instrument Tone
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Experience the rich history and artistry of the past with our Toning the Bell Canvas Print from Media Storehouse. This stunning reproduction showcases Walter Shirlaw's iconic photograph, Toning the Bell (1874), originally published by Heritage Images. Witness the captivating moment as musicians in a foundry collaborate with the blacksmith to tone a church bell, capturing the essence of tradition and craftsmanship. Bring this timeless image into your home or office and add a touch of history and character to your space.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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Toning the Bell, 1874
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captures a captivating scene from 19th century America, showcasing the intersection of art and industry. In this remarkable oil painting by Walter Shirlaw, we are transported to a bustling foundry where musicians lend their talents to help a blacksmith tone a church bell. The composition is filled with vibrant colors and intricate details that bring this moment in time to life. A group of men, including the blacksmith himself, can be seen engrossed in their work as they use hammers and tools to shape the bronze bell. Amidst the clanging sounds of metalworking, a fiddler passionately plays his instrument while another musician plucks at his violin strings. Shirlaw's masterful brushwork beautifully captures both the physicality of labor and the harmony created by music. The artist skillfully juxtaposes elements of industrial machinery with delicate musical instruments, highlighting how these seemingly disparate worlds can coexist harmoniously. This painting not only celebrates American craftsmanship but also serves as an ode to collaboration and creativity across different disciplines. It reminds us that art has no boundaries – it transcends time and place, weaving together various aspects of our shared human experience. Displayed at the Art Institute Chicago's gallery for Arts of Americas collection, "Toning the Bell" stands as a testament to Walter Shirlaw's talent for capturing moments that resonate deeply within our cultural heritage.
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