Knife Collection (#5)

Druid carrying out a human sacrifice (engraving)
8672901 Druid carrying out a human sacrifice (engraving) by Robida, Albert (1848-1926); Private Collection; (add.info.: Druid carrying out a human sacrifice)

F for fruiterer (chromolitho)
8677320 F for fruiterer (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: F for fruiterer. Woman cutting fruit on a counter)

The Only Way (litho)
8655240 The Only Way (litho) by Caldwell, Edmund G. (1852-1930); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Only Way. Illustration for Young England (Vol XXIII, c.1902).); © Look and Learn

8626742

Engraving depicting the forging knife blades, 19th century
5309254 Engraving depicting the forging knife blades, 19th century; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the forging knife blades. Dated 19th century 01/02/1884); Universal History Archive/UIG

18th century illustration showing a knife grinder; London 1800
5311110 18th century illustration showing a knife grinder; London 1800; (add.info.: Date: 1800); Universal History Archive/UIG

France: profile view, little boy disguise as a hunting hunter with hunting horn, gibeciere, stone rifle, hunting trunk
LUX4789986 France: profile view, little boy disguise as a hunting hunter with hunting horn, gibeciere, stone rifle, hunting trunk, dagger and cap, 1900; (add.info.: France: profile view)

Young comedians interpreting a scene of aggression - Theatrical performance - Japan 1880-1910 - Hand coloured photo
CSO4979748 Young comedians interpreting a scene of aggression - Theatrical performance - Japan 1880-1910 - Hand coloured photo; (add.info)

An immigrant preparing soup, circa 1870. An American Italian grandmother preparing vegetable for dinner
NWI4960774 An immigrant preparing soup, circa 1870. An American Italian grandmother preparing vegetable for dinner. 19th century lithography.; (add.info.: An immigrant preparing soup, circa 1870)

Representation of a small remoil in Portugal. Chromolithography of the late 19th century
JAB5037012 Representation of a small remoil in Portugal. Chromolithography of the late 19th century; (add.info.: Representation of a small remoil in Portugal)

American daily life: the Irish immigrant community brings together for the barbecue of a whole beef
NWI4882847 American daily life: the Irish immigrant community brings together for the barbecue of a whole beef, the Brennan Society's charity picnic, organized in Lion Park in New York

A Pawnee Indian (or Paneassa, Pari, Pariki) and his horse, attacked by grizzly bears, in the Rocky Mountains
NWI4895233 A Pawnee Indian (or Paneassa, Pari, Pariki) and his horse, attacked by grizzly bears, in the Rocky Mountains, circa 1800

United States, M1917 Trench Knife
3032443 United States, M1917 Trench Knife; Private Collection; (add.info.: World War 1, United States, M1917 Trench Knife with stiletto blade and "knuckle duster" guard and scabbard)

French Model 1886 Lebel bayonet With Scabbard
3032662 French Model 1886 Lebel bayonet With Scabbard; Private Collection; (add.info.: World War I, French Model 1886 Lebel bayonet With Scabbard); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

United States, US Navy Kabar M-2 Combat Knife
3033704 United States, US Navy Kabar M-2 Combat Knife; Private Collection; (add.info.: World War II, United States, US Navy Kabar M-2 Combat Knife); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

United States, Bayonet for M1 Garand Rifle with Short Blade
3033703 United States, Bayonet for M1 Garand Rifle with Short Blade; Private Collection; (add.info.: World War II, United States, Bayonet for M1 Garand Rifle with Short Blade); © Don Troiani

United States, Bayonet for M1 Garand Rifle with Long Blade
3033584 United States, Bayonet for M1 Garand Rifle with Long Blade; Private Collection; (add.info.: World War II, United States, Bayonet for M1 Garand Rifle with Long Blade); © Don Troiani

Small Bowie Knife carried by a Union soldier from Maine
3028638 Small Bowie Knife carried by a Union soldier from Maine; Private Collection; (add.info.: American Civil War, Small Bowie Knife carried by a Union soldier from Maine (two views)

Folding Bowie Knife
3028608 Folding Bowie Knife; Private Collection; (add.info.: United States Civil War, Folding Bowie Knife); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

German Made Sword Presented to Lt. A E Getchell
3028642 German Made Sword Presented to Lt. A E Getchell; Private Collection; (add.info.: German Made Sword Presented to Lt)

Potts and Hunt Confederate Bowie Knife and scabbard
3028770 Potts and Hunt Confederate Bowie Knife and scabbard; Private Collection; (add.info.: American Civil War, Potts and Hunt Confederate Bowie Knife and scabbard); © Don Troiani

Bucherons attacks by a pack of wolves - engraving 19th century
PCT4294463 Bucherons attacks by a pack of wolves - engraving 19th century -; (add.info.: Bucherons attacks by a pack of wolves - engraving 19th century -); © Patrice Cartier

Costumes from Mexico: a travelling family carrying luggage and baby on their back and a high priest with his outfit
FLO4635625 Costumes from Mexico: a travelling family carrying luggage and baby on their back and a high priest with his outfit and sacrificial knife

Weapons, musical instruments and gold accessories of the natives of the Gold Coast (Ghana), Africa
FLO4620082 Weapons, musical instruments and gold accessories of the natives of the Gold Coast (Ghana), Africa. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Antonio Sasso from Giulio Ferrario's Ancient

Four Turkish men forging weapons in their workshop, 1890 (print on double-weight paper)
3566840 Four Turkish men forging weapons in their workshop, 1890 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: Turkey 1890 ca. Photographer: Albert); Alinari Archives, Florence

Confederate short sword or Cutlass
3028254 Confederate short sword or Cutlass ; New York State Military Museum, Saratoga Springs, NY, USA; © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

Confederate Augusta Georgia knife
3028240 Confederate Augusta Georgia knife; Private Collection; (add.info.: Confederate States of America, Confederate Augusta Georgia knife); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

US Navy Dalhgren Bowie Knife bayonet
3028226 US Navy Dalhgren Bowie Knife bayonet; Private Collection; (add.info.: American Civil War, US Navy Dalhgren Bowie Knife bayonet); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

Biquette: illustration by J. Blass of the song bearing this title in the book " Chansons et rounds
PCT4280175 Biquette: illustration by J. Blass of the song bearing this title in the book " Chansons et rounds enfantines"

Surgeon and his assistants, before the introduction of anaesthetics, prepared to perform an amputation at the shoulder
526833 Surgeon and his assistants, before the introduction of anaesthetics, prepared to perform an amputation at the shoulder. Surgeon stands, left, next the assistant surgeon (behind patient)

Still Life with Herring, Bread, and Cheese, 1858 (oil on canvas)
XOS5879735 Still Life with Herring, Bread, and Cheese, 1858 (oil on canvas) by Decamps, Alexandre Gabriel (1803-60); 63x38 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

8626019

Ornament: Metal Objects, The Knife, and the Fork (engraving)
8647165 Ornament: Metal Objects, The Knife, and the Fork (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Metal Objects, The Knife, and the Fork)

The Judgment of Solomon Illustration from the Dore Bible, 1866
3665488 The Judgment of Solomon Illustration from the Dore Bible, 1866 by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); (add.info.: The Judgment of Solomon is a story from the Hebrew Bible in which King Solomon of Israel)

A selection of Eastern edged weapons including Javanese and Indonesian kris, Indian katars, kards and patas
1764820 A selection of Eastern edged weapons including Javanese and Indonesian kris, Indian katars, kards and patas; Private Collection; (add.info)

Still Life with Ham, 1625 (oil on wood)
8711852 Still Life with Ham, 1625 (oil on wood) by Claesz, Pieter (1597-1660); Nivaagaards Malerisamling, Niva, Denmark; (add.info.: By Pieter Claesz)

France: front view, little boy disguise as hunting hunter with hunting horn, gibeciere, stone rifle, hunting trunk
LUX4790006 France: front view, little boy disguise as hunting hunter with hunting horn, gibeciere, stone rifle, hunting trunk, dagger and cap, 1900; (add.info.: France: front view)

History of indigenous peoples: weapons used by Mohawk Indians (scalp and tomahawk axe)
NWI4895906 History of indigenous peoples: weapons used by Mohawk Indians (scalp and tomahawk axe). Colourful engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info.: History of indigenous peoples)

GUTIERREZ SOLANA, Jose (1886-1945). Still Life of the saint. 1926-1927. 84.5 x 62 cm. Contemporary Art. Oil on canvas
CUL4864231 GUTIERREZ SOLANA, Jose (1886-1945). Still Life of the saint. 1926-1927. 84.5 x 62 cm. Contemporary Art. Oil on canvas. SPAIN. MADRID (AUTONOMOUS COMMUNITY). Madrid

Cedar, a tree harmful to snakes (miniature)
CUL4850556 Cedar, a tree harmful to snakes (miniature) by Unknown Artist, (14th century); (add.info.: Cedar, a tree harmful to snakes - IBN BUTLAN, Abu-l Hasan al-Mujtar (c. 1001 - 1066)

Costumes of a chief and a youth of the Tlingit nation, Port des Francais (Lithuya Bay)
FLO4722261 Costumes of a chief and a youth of the Tlingit nation, Port des Francais (Lithuya Bay), Northwest coast of America (Alaska)

Small machine: sharpener of knives or scissors. 1910 about Germany Historic photo, handicraft, scissor polisher, ca
IMB4932604 Small machine: sharpener of knives or scissors. 1910 about Germany Historic photo, handicraft, scissor polisher, ca. 1910; (add.info.: Small machine: sharpener of knives or scissors)

Man of the Yellowknives, Copper or T'atsaot'ine nation and man of the Sekani nation (Cluche)
FLO4605364 Man of the Yellowknives, Copper or T'atsaot'ine nation and man of the Sekani nation (Cluche) with rabbit-ear hat sketched in New York

Tools and accessories of the Indians of Brazil: animal teeth necklace, palm leaf baby holder
FLO4635848 Tools and accessories of the Indians of Brazil: animal teeth necklace, palm leaf baby holder, wooden discs for lips and ears, bone tools, rope handle knife, woven apron, skin bag

French Model 1916 Bayonet Struck By Shrapnel
3032416 French Model 1916 Bayonet Struck By Shrapnel; Private Collection; (add.info.: World War I, French Model 1916 Bayonet Struck By Shrapnel); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

Large Bowie Knife with horsehead pommel circa 1850
3031893 Large Bowie Knife with horsehead pommel circa 1850; Private Collection; (add.info.: Large American or English made Bowie Knife with horse head pommel and sheath circa 1850)

United States, US Marine Corps Hospital Corpsman's Knife
3033568 United States, US Marine Corps Hospital Corpsman's Knife; Private Collection; (add.info.: World War II, United States, US Marine Corps Hospital Corpsman's Knife); © Don Troiani

Austrian Soldier's Trench Knife
3032437 Austrian Soldier's Trench Knife; Private Collection; (add.info.: World War 1, Austrian Soldier's Trench Knife); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

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"Unveiling the Artistry: The Knife's Timeless Tale" Step into the world of history and art as we explore the diverse roles and symbolism of the humble knife. From bookbinding tools in 1875 to Diego Velazquez's captivating painting "Old Woman Cooking Eggs" in 1618, this versatile instrument has left its mark throughout time. In Harold Harvey's masterpiece "The Tea Table, " a knife silently awaits its turn amidst an intimate gathering, hinting at its significance in daily life. Meanwhile, Jacques Louis David immortalizes Jean-Paul Marat's tragic fate with his chilling portrayal of the fatal stabbing that occurred during the French Revolution. Lady Macbeth's infamous daggers come to mind, symbolizing ambition and guilt within Shakespearean tragedy. On a lighter note, an advertisement from 1945 showcases how knives played a vital role in promoting meat consumption during post-war times. Travel back to Delmonicos Restaurant in New York City circa 1902, where Joseph Byron captures bustling kitchen scenes complete with chefs skillfully wielding their trusty knives. Even on Christmas cards featuring owls and foxes carrying food, these creatures rely on knives for survival. Delving deeper into history, Francis Parsons' portrait of Cherokee chief Kanagagota reveals cultural significance as he holds a ceremonial knife close to his heart. Market reports depict English country squires carving beef with precision while knights of medieval Germany relied on their trusty blades for protection and honor. Lastly, William Hogarth's "Enraged Musician" portrays chaos erupting around a musician who wields his knife menacingly amidst discordant sounds—a reminder that even mundane objects can become instruments of frustration or aggression. From practicality to symbolism across various mediums throughout centuries, the knife remains an enduring tool that tells stories both grand and subtle—forever etching itself into our collective consciousness.