Craftsman Collection (#95)

A 15Th Century Locksmith Or Goldsmith And His Apprentice. After A Nineteenth Century Print

The Wire Worker. 19Th Century Reproduction Of 16Th Century Woodcut By Jost Amman

The Druggist. 19Th Century Reproduction Of 16Th Century Woodcut By Jost Amman

Tailor. 19Th Century Reproduction Of 16Th Century Woodcut By Jost Amman

Barber. 19Th Century Reproduction Of 16Th Century Woodcut By Jost Amman

Clothworker. 19Th Century Reproduction Of 16Th Century Woodcut By Jost Amman

Goldbeater. 19Th Century Reproduction Of 16Th Century Woodcut By Jost Amman

Hatter. 19Th Century Reproduction Of 16Th Century Woodcut By Jost Amman

Coppersmith. 19Th Century Reproduction Of 16Th Century Woodcut By Jost Amman

Tinman. 19Th Century Reproduction Of 16Th Century Woodcut By Jost Amman

Shoemaker. 19Th Century Reproduction Of 16Th Century Woodcut By Jost Amman

Armourer. 19Th Century Reproduction Of 16Th Century Woodcut By Jost Amman

Dyer. 19Th Century Reproduction Of 16Th Century Woodcut By Jost Amman

Bell And Cannon Caster. 19Th Century Reproduction Of 16Th Century Woodcut By Jost Amman

Basin Maker. 19Th Century Reproduction Of 16Th Century Woodcut By Jost Amman

Spur Maker. 19Th Century Reproduction Of 16Th Century Woodcut By Jost Amman

Sword Maker. 19Th Century Reproduction Of 16Th Century Woodcut By Jost Amman

Dice Maker. 19Th Century Reproduction Of 16Th Century Woodcut By Jost Amman

Pin And Needle Maker. 19Th Century Reproduction Of 16Th Century Woodcut By Jost Amman

Clasp Maker. 19Th Century Reproduction Of 16Th Century Woodcut By Jost Amman

Goldsmith. 19Th Century Reproduction Of 16Th Century Woodcut By Jost Amman

Temples Of Bagan

Mohamed Thuruani, a skilled craftsman of 17 years standing in Lamu, sits outside his home while putting the finishing touches to a model dhow

Coopers prepare Sherry casks before they are filled with Whisky at the Knockando Whisky Distillery January 1972

Whichford, Warwickshire. Craftsman at work at Whichford Pottery

Spring hats in production in Luton, Bedfordshire 1946 Man is sandpapering felt hat shapes. This is one of the initial steps in the hat making process. It takes the roughness from the surface

Craftsman in his workshop. Engraving. 19th century

Phoenician Kingdom. Northern Lebanon. Sarcophagus. It was ma
Phoenician Kingdom. Northern Lebanon. First millenium BC. Sarcophagus, which is made of marble from the Greek island of Paros, come from such a tomb

Glass blower. Illustration of Tractatus de Herbis, 15 c. of the work De Materia Medica. Gothic art. Miniature Painting. ITALY. EMILIA-ROMAGNA. Modena. Estense Library

VIRGINIA: BASKET WEAVER. John Nicholson with some of the baskets that he weaves, in Shenandoah National Park, Virginia. Photograph by Arthur Rothstein, October 1935

LUTE MAKER, 1568. Woodcut, 1568, by Jost Amman

WIREDRAWER, 1568. A wiredrawer manufacturing copper and brass wire in his workshop. Woodcut, 1568, by Jost Amman

SHOEMAKER, 17th CENTURY. Woodcut from the 1659 English edition of Comenius Orbis
SHOEMAKER, 17th CENTURY. Woodcut from the 1659 English edition of Comenius " Orbis sensualium pictus."

DEATH AND THE PRINTERS. Woodcut from La Grande Danse Macabre, printed at Lyon in 1499-1500. This is the earliest extant depiction of the printing press

Potters Wheel, Simla, India, from Myths of China and Japan by Donald A
KW342900 Potters Wheel, Simla, India, from Myths of China and Japan by Donald A. Mackenzie, published 1922 (litho) by Kipling

In the Mask Studio, 1897 (oil on canvas)
BAL106363 In the Mask Studio, 1897 (oil on canvas) by Arkhipov, Abram Efimovich (1862-1930); State Art Museum, Nizhny Novgorod, Russia; Russian, out of copyright

AZTEC SHIELD MAKER. An Aztec craftsman working on a shield over a fire. Drawing from the Codex Florentino, compiled by Bernardino de Sahagun, c1540

SHOPS ON A MEDIEVAL STREET. French manuscript illumination, 15th century

Cricket Bat Making at John Wisdens Pressing a blade to harden it, several tons of pressure are brought to bear on it 26 March 1920

The making of cricket balls at London football compny station road, South Norwood Making the quilt, cork to the weight of about 2 3 4 oz is bound by pure worcester wool and hammered into shape 1926

Bronze Age tools and utensils, artwork C016 / 8289
Bronze Age tools and utensils. Artwork of humans producing tools and utensils in Bronze Age Europe. Shown here is the making of earthenware pottery, the milling of cereal grains

THE PRINTING OF BOOKS. Copper engraving by Theodor Galle (c1570-1633) after Jan van der Straet, from Nova Reperta, Antwerp, late 16th century

SCOTLAND: AYR. View of the town of Ayr in the southwest of Scotland, as it would have appeared at the time of poet Robert Burns (1759-1796). Steel engraving, Scottish, c1840, after David Octavius Hill

Royal Crown maker
Ian Brennan making a crown for Lady ( Maggie ) Thatcher, to go into Windsor Castle

Robin Wood
Woodturner Robin Wood and bowls in his workshop at Edale in the peck District

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Old-time shoemaker working outdoors. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Button Maker: Stamping out metal buttons. Blank held in place and weight holding die for pattern being work was raised by rope and pulley wheel and dropped on blank

A man makes attractive floor mats from dried palm fronds near Liwonde

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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.