Craftsman Collection (page 6)

The shoemaker. Illustration of " The Brownies", legend of the 19th century reproduced in the poem " Die
IMB4827345 The shoemaker. Illustration of " The Brownies", legend of the 19th century reproduced in the poem " Die Heinzelmannchen zu Koln" by August Kopisch (1799-1853)

The wine cellar. Illustration of " The Brownies", legend of the 19th century reproduced in the poem "
IMB4827315 The wine cellar. Illustration of " The Brownies", legend of the 19th century reproduced in the poem " Die Heinzelmannchen zu Koln" by August Kopisch (1799-1853)

France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Tours: Portrait of a carpenter in professional clothing with a saw, 1900
LUX4805940 France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Tours: Portrait of a carpenter in professional clothing with a saw, 1900; (add.info.: France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37)

Science. Energy. Worker using an electric metalworking lathe. Imagery from a series on the Wonder of Electricity
2638728 Science. Energy. Worker using an electric metalworking lathe. Imagery from a series on the Wonder of Electricity, France, c.1910.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Sciences. Coll)

Woman blowing glass bubble to form the basis of an artificial pearl, 1870
3478850 Woman blowing glass bubble to form the basis of an artificial pearl, 1870; (add.info.: Woman blowing glass bubble to form the basis of an artificial pearl, Paris. (c)

Craftsmen in India, 1828
3480361 Craftsmen in India, 1828; (add.info.: French lithograph of craftsmen in India, By Marlet 1828.); Universal History Archive/UIG

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Venus in the Forge of Vulcan, 1620-78 (oil on panel)
8726581 Venus in the Forge of Vulcan, 1620-78 (oil on panel) by Brueghel, Jan the Younger (1601-78) (workshop); 60.5x90.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: By Workshop of Jan Brueghel The Younger)

An itinerant shoemaker, Hong Kong, c.1903
UIG5418874 An itinerant shoemaker, Hong Kong, c.1903 by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: An itinerant shoemaker sits on a stool, smoking a long pipe at his street stall in Hong Kong)

The Hatter. In the foreground a hat is being shaped (blocked). In the background the hats are being felted kettle'
531834 The Hatter. In the foreground a hat is being shaped (blocked). In the background the hats are being felted kettle'

London streets: Bertha is declared to have a Remarkably Small Finger (engraving)
8673619 London streets: Bertha is declared to have a Remarkably Small Finger (engraving) by Browne, Hablot Knight (Phiz) (1815-92); Private Collection; (add.info)

Decorative title page (engraving)
8672648 Decorative title page (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Decorative title page)

Trades: Carpenter (colour litho)
8641662 Trades: Carpenter (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Carpenter. Illustration for one of a set of playing cards used in the game Jack of All)

Messrs Green and Edwards, Drapers, Outfitters, etc, 2, 4, 6, 8 and 14, Circus Road, St John's Wood, W (engraving)
8648196 Messrs Green and Edwards, Drapers, Outfitters, etc, 2, 4, 6, 8 and 14, Circus Road, St John's Wood, W (engraving) by English School

Construction of a squint pier (b/w photo)
8639683 Construction of a squint pier (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Construction of a squint pier)

Screen wall with stone dressings, and niche, Carlos Place, London, W (b/w photo)
8639672 Screen wall with stone dressings, and niche, Carlos Place, London, W (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Screen wall with stone dressings)

Pupils entrance, Mary Datchelor School, Grove Lane, Camberwell (b/w photo)
8639674 Pupils entrance, Mary Datchelor School, Grove Lane, Camberwell (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pupils entrance, Mary Datchelor School)

Footings of a circular chimney shaft (b/w photo)
8639664 Footings of a circular chimney shaft (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Footings of a circular chimney shaft)

Bricklayer's Tools, II (litho)
8639660 Bricklayer's Tools, II (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bricklayer's Tools, II)

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Invoice from John Bird, bookbinder, London, 1836 (engraving)
8677702 Invoice from John Bird, bookbinder, London, 1836 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Invoice from John Bird, bookbinder, 52 Hatton Garden, London)

Trade card for Rider & Son, carpenters and builders, London (engraving)
8677527 Trade card for Rider & Son, carpenters and builders, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Trade card for Rider & Son, carpenters and builders)

Advertising card for Wanamaker & Brown, Philadelphia (litho)
8677315 Advertising card for Wanamaker & Brown, Philadelphia (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertising card for menswear from Wanamaker & Brown)

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Ancient Roman market scene, draper, potter, pastrycook, etc (engraving)
8651161 Ancient Roman market scene, draper, potter, pastrycook, etc (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ancient Roman market scene, draper, potter)

8623776

A Blacksmith working at his forge (watercolour)
8835607 A Blacksmith working at his forge (watercolour) by Gibbs, John B. (active 1888-1918); Bourne Gallery, Reigate, Surrey, UK; (add.info.: JOHN B. GIBBS (British)

In the spinning room. A scene from the Middle Ages, 1909 (engraving)
1000963 In the spinning room. A scene from the Middle Ages, 1909 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard Fuchs)

History of Saint Piat and Saint Eleuthere, also called tapestry of Arras. Ordered from canon Toussaint Prier
7209600 History of Saint Piat and Saint Eleuthere, also called tapestry of Arras. Ordered from canon Toussaint Prier, chaplain of the duke of Burgundy, late 14th-early 15th century. 22m x 2m

The muse, the carpenter and the soldier that built Paris, 1911 (print)
8698398 The muse, the carpenter and the soldier that built Paris, 1911 (print); (add.info.: Geography. France. Paris and the poets. The muse, the carpenter and the soldier that built Paris)

Decorative endpaper from a nineteenth century book. Paper marbling was used to produce both endpapers and book covers
6428134 Decorative endpaper from a nineteenth century book. Paper marbling was used to produce both endpapers and book covers, 19th century (paint on paper); Photo © Ken Welsh

Decorative endpaper from a nineteenth century book. Paper marbling was used to produce both endpapers and book covers
6428132 Decorative endpaper from a nineteenth century book. Paper marbling was used to produce both endpapers and book covers, 19th century (paint on paper); Photo © Ken Welsh

Tunisia, Sfax: Arab Quarter. Tunisian by bicycle, bread dealer. Animated view, 1900
LUX4765928 Tunisia, Sfax: Arab Quarter. Tunisian by bicycle, bread dealer. Animated view, 1900; (add.info.: Tunisia, Sfax: Arab Quarter. Tunisian by bicycle, bread dealer)

Al Andalus. Islamic goldsmith. Brass goblet. 11th century (brass)
UIG5416330 Al Andalus. Islamic goldsmith. Brass goblet. 11th century (brass); (add.info.: Hammering. Size: 6 x 10, 2 cm. Inscriptions written in kufic script. First half of 11th century)

Calendar: representation of the month of December: a baker buried in bread
FGL5474222 Calendar: representation of the month of December: a baker buried in bread. The two zodiacal signs of the month are depicted on the right: sagittarius and capricorn

The stitching (sewing) of the canvas in a veil in Maine (USA), circa 1800. 19th century lithography
NWI4963318 The stitching (sewing) of the canvas in a veil in Maine (USA), circa 1800. 19th century lithography.; (add.info.: The stitching (sewing) of the canvas in a veil in Maine (USA), circa 1800

A foundry of bells Cornille-Havard founded by Paul Havard in Villedieu les poeles dans la Manche
ELD4964391 A foundry of bells Cornille-Havard founded by Paul Havard in Villedieu les poeles dans la Manche, Normandy 1910

Illustration for "Abecedaire des arts et metiers pour teaching a lire", 1866 (engraving)
DUV4205685 Illustration for "Abecedaire des arts et metiers pour teaching a lire", 1866 (engraving); 21x17 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Letter T Cooper)

Illustration for "Abecedaire des arts et metiers pour teaching a lire", 1866 (engraving)
DUV4205617 Illustration for "Abecedaire des arts et metiers pour teaching a lire", 1866 (engraving); 21x17 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Letter F Iron Founder (foundry)

Letter: M (pot). Recreative alphabet. Chromolithography, undated (ca. 1920)
DUV4203820 Letter: M (pot). Recreative alphabet. Chromolithography, undated (ca. 1920). Offered by "La Samaritaine de Nancy"

Illustration for "Abecedaire des arts et metiers pour teaching a lire", 1866 (engraving)
DUV4205698 Illustration for "Abecedaire des arts et metiers pour teaching a lire", 1866 (engraving); 21x17 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Letter V Vannier)

Letters E F G H; E Grocer; F Iron Founder; G Engraver; H Watchmaker, 1866 (engraving)
DUV4205611 Letters E F G H; E Grocer; F Iron Founder; G Engraver; H Watchmaker, 1866 (engraving); 21x17 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Illustration for "Abecedaire des arts et metiers pour teaching a lire", 1866 (engraving)
DUV4205592 Illustration for "Abecedaire des arts et metiers pour teaching a lire", 1866 (engraving); 21x17 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Letter B Baker baking bread in his oven)

Illustration for "Abecedaire des arts et metiers pour teaching a lire", 1866 (engraving)
DUV4205587 Illustration for "Abecedaire des arts et metiers pour teaching a lire", 1866 (engraving); 21x17 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Carpet weaving: advertising for department stores " Au bon marche" representing the manufacture of their
JAB5037026 Carpet weaving: advertising for department stores " Au bon marche" representing the manufacture of their products

A young fashion woman (or fashion designer) offering her clients blue ribbons, a symbol of lovers
JAB5037077 A young fashion woman (or fashion designer) offering her clients blue ribbons, a symbol of lovers. Postcard from the beginning of the 20th century; (add.info)

Fish merchants (fish) in the 15th century on a market
JAB5037109 Fish merchants (fish) in the 15th century on a market.; (add.info.: Fish merchants (fish) in the 15th century on a market.); Photo ©Jaime Abecasis

Sulphur ore mining: a man with a shovel digs the soil of a sulfur. Manuscript page " Treats on herbs"
VEN5028047 Sulphur ore mining: a man with a shovel digs the soil of a sulfur. Manuscript page " Treats on herbs" (Tractatus de herbis) by Pedanius Dioscorides (Dioscorides) (40-90 AD)

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Craftsmanship is an art that transcends time and spans across various fields. From the meticulous strokes of Gustave Caillebotte's brush capturing the intensity of planers in action, to Arnold Bocklin's portrayal of a centaur observing the village blacksmith, these artworks remind us of the skill and dedication required to master a craft. Intriguing glimpses into history take us back to medieval times, where we witness a goldsmith delicately shaping precious metals into intricate jewelry. Meanwhile, Mr. George Lailey immerses himself in the ancient craft of wooden bowl making at Bucklebury, Berks, preserving traditional techniques for future generations. The manufacturing process comes alive as we observe cork balls being meticulously crafted at Chingford in 1922. The watchmaker's steady hands bring life to intricate timepieces while revealing their inner workings. And through an oil painting from the 1770s, we catch a glimpse of an iron forge bustling with activity as sparks fly and metal takes shape under skilled hands. The blacksmith's forge becomes a sanctuary where fire meets steel, transforming raw materials into functional works of art. A farrier tends to horses' hooves with precision and care—a testament to both craftsmanship and animal welfare. Metallurgy emerges as a powerful force during the Industrial Revolution with Fourchambault Forge standing tall as a symbol of progress and innovation. Terracotta rhubarb forcers showcase how even everyday objects can be elevated through craftsmanship—combining functionality with aesthetic appeal. These diverse examples highlight that craftsmanship knows no boundaries—it exists within every profession and discipline, and is born out of passion, honed by experience, and passed down through generations—a timeless tradition that continues to inspire awe today.