Metallurgy Collection (#5)

Royal Foundry at Le Creusot in 1787 (engraving) (b / w photo)
CHT164512 Royal Foundry at Le Creusot in 1787 (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Universal Exhibition in Paris in 1878: the Le Creusot Power hammer in Champs-de-Mars
CHT164240 Universal Exhibition in Paris in 1878: the Le Creusot Power hammer in Champs-de-Mars, 1878 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Ferat, P

Using Sulphur, from De Re Metallica by Georg Bauer (1494-1566)
XIR158692 Using Sulphur, from De Re Metallica by Georg Bauer (1494-1566), known as Agricola (woodcut) (b/w photo) by German School, (16th century); Bibliotheque du Museum d Histoire Naturelle, Paris

The Alchemist, 1663 (oil on panel)
BAL17228 The Alchemist, 1663 (oil on panel) by Bega, Cornelis (1620-64); 36.2x32.2 cm; J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles, USA; Dutch, out of copyright

Acierie - Ironworks, by Wallander, Josef Wilhelm (1821-1888). Oil on canvas, 1873
FIA5408463 Acierie - Ironworks, by Wallander, Josef Wilhelm (1821-1888). Oil on canvas, 1873. Dimension : 58, 5x79 cm. Nationalmuseum Stockholm by Wallander, Josef Wilhelm (1821-88); National Museum

Metal manufacturing, the cutting mill (tailoring). Illustrated board from "
JLJ4678100 Metal manufacturing, the cutting mill (tailoring). Illustrated board from " The Encyclopedie of Diderot and Alembert" Engraving of the 18th century Private Collection by Unknown

Detail of a stela depicting a blacksmith striking metal on an anvil. From Constantinople
LRI4646792 Detail of a stela depicting a blacksmith striking metal on an anvil. From Constantinople. 1st century BC (carved stone) by Roman, (1st century BC); Archaeological Museum, Istanbul

Frances industrial effort: the rise of French steel mills since the First World War
XEE4185308 Frances industrial effort: the rise of French steel mills since the First World War. Engraving. One of the newspaper " Le PetiteJournal illustrious", on 13/04/1924

The Forge of Vulcan (Painting, 1570-1572)
LRI4576350 The Forge of Vulcan (Painting, 1570-1572) by Casini, Vittorio (fl.c.1570-72); Palazzo Vecchio, Florence, Italy; (add.info.: The Forge of Vulcan Painting by Vittorio Casini (16th century)

Metallurgy: "The great forge of Fourchambault Detail
JLJ4595955 Metallurgy: " The great forge of Fourchambault Detail. Painting by Francois Bonhomme (1809-1881) 1839 Fourchambault

Greve du Creusot. A conciliable of workers in the workshops, at the time of pay
GIA4709428 Greve du Creusot. A conciliable of workers in the workshops, at the time of pay. 19th century. by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Greve du Creusot)

Metal plants Ansaldo in 1890
GIA4745525 Metal plants Ansaldo in 1890. by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Metal plants Ansaldo in 1890.); eGiancarlo Costa; out of copyright

Interieur d usine de metallurgie en 1908. D apres Jugend
GIA4745503 Interieur d usine de metallurgie en 1908. D aprA©s Jugend. by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Interieur d usine de metallurgie en 1908)

Les forges a Chatillon sur Seine (Chatillon-sur-Seine) Painting by Etienne Bouhot
JLJ4684981 Les forges A Chatillon sur Seine (Chatillon-sur-Seine) Painting by Etienne Bouhot (1780-1862) 1823 Montbard, Musee des Forges de Breffan by Bouhot

Puddleur has his oven (steelworker responsible for stirring iron to turn it into iron by
LSE4333991 Puddleur has his oven (steelworker responsible for stirring iron to turn it into iron by burning carbon), in a factory in Jumet (or Djumet, in the city of Charleroi)

The drummer hammer (drummer) has the forge of big works
LSE4326111 The drummer hammer (drummer) has the forge of big works; the huge piece to forge comes out of the oven dazzling men maneuver to bring it under the drumstick

Portrait of Agricola Georg (Georgius) Bauer, known as Agricola Mineralogist German
XEE4403637 Portrait of Agricola Georg (Georgius) Bauer, known as Agricola Mineralogist German (Glauchau, Saxony, 1494 in Chemnitz, 1555). Barcelona 1881

Imperiale foundry of Douai, manufacture of a barrel in steel rod. engraving, 1866
XEE4405666 Imperiale foundry of Douai, manufacture of a barrel in steel rod. engraving, 1866. by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Douai imperiale foundry)

War of 1870 - Paris headquarters: the melting of the canon "Petity Moniteur"
XEE4166354 War of 1870 - Paris headquarters: the melting of the canon " Petity Moniteur", financed by the readers of the newspaper, in the workshops of Messrs. Broquin and Laine in Paris

King Carlos I (Charles I of Portugal) at the Ateliers du Creusot in " Le Peute Parisien" from 26/02/1899
LSE4107789 King Carlos I (Charles I of Portugal) at the Ateliers du Creusot in " Le Peute Parisien" from 26/02/1899 by French School

Cupellation furnace (chromolitho)
2788755 Cupellation furnace (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cupellation furnace. Liebig card, published in late 19th or early 20th century)

An Iron Foundry in Rue Saint-Maur, from Paris, Promenade dans les vingt
CHT163884 An Iron Foundry in Rue Saint-Maur, from Paris, Promenade dans les vingt arrondissements by Alexis Martin, Paris, 1890 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Geoffroy

The Forge of Vulcan, from House VII, Pompeii, c. 50-79 AD (fresco)
XIR172630 The Forge of Vulcan, from House VII, Pompeii, c.50-79 AD (fresco) by Roman, (1st century AD); Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Naples, Campania, Italy; out of copyright

Metallurgy: "The rolling mill, work in the forge"
JLJ4577398 Metallurgy: " The rolling mill, work in the forge" Painting by Adolf Menzel (1815-1905), 1875 Berlin, National Gallery

The primitive Indian metallurgy. 16th century Portuguese manuscript. Rome, Bibl
GIA4745271 The primitive Indian metallurgy. 16th century Portuguese manuscript. Rome, Bibl. Casanatense. by Portuguese School, (16th century); Biblioteca Casanatense, Rome

Siderurgy: " Au Creusot la sortie du oven d'un plaque de armage" Prints of 19th century Paris
JLJ4671909 Siderurgy: " Au Creusot la sortie du oven d'un plaque de armage" Prints of 19th century Paris, decorative arts by French School

The fire by Brueghel Jan I (1568-1625) 1621 (oil on canvas)
GIA5035881 The fire by Brueghel Jan I (1568-1625) 1621 (oil on canvas) by Brueghel, Jan the Elder (1568-1625); Private Collection; eGiancarlo Costa; Flemish, out of copyright

Life and Matter by Arnaldo Tamburini, early 20th century
GIA4695949 Life and Matter by Arnaldo Tamburini, early 20th century. Museo della scienza e della tecnologia. Milan by Tamburini

Metal furnace blower operated by a hydraulic motor. Fac simile (Fac-simile
XEE4134549 Metal furnace blower operated by a hydraulic motor. Fac simile (Fac-simile) of an engraving published in " Cosmographie" (1555) by Sebastien Munster

Industrial Revolution - Puddling furnace - Puddler Ovens (Puddlage) - Engraving in "
XEE4146581 Industrial Revolution - Puddling furnace - Puddler Ovens (Puddlage) - Engraving in " Sciences made available to all - Popular physics

Metalworking in ancient civilisations (chromolitho)
2788756 Metalworking in ancient civilisations (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Metalworking in ancient civilisations)

The Birth of the Giant of Modern Industry, illustration from
IL314873 The Birth of the Giant of Modern Industry, illustration from Newnes Pictorial Book of Knowledge, c.1920 (colour litho) by Lacy, Charles John de (c.1860-1936); Private Collection; English

Les blacksmiths mannganyas, in a village along the Loualaba River
LSE4330105 Les blacksmiths mannganyas, in a village along the Loualaba River (present-day Congo River), engraving after a drawing by D.Maillard

Planification en URSS - We Will Turn the Five-Year Plan into a Four-Year Plan - Klutsis
FIA5398513 Planification en URSS - We Will Turn the Five-Year Plan into a Four-Year Plan - Klutsis, Gustav (1895-1938) - 1930 - Colour lithograph - 105x73 - Russian National Library, St

Representation of a blacksmith craftsman in his blacksmith striking a metal rod on an
JLJ4576775 Representation of a blacksmith craftsman in his blacksmith striking a metal rod on an anvil. Painting of the Flemish school. 16th century

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Metallurgy, the ancient art of transforming raw metals into valuable and functional objects, has shaped civilizations throughout history. From the Iron Foundry captured by Peder Severin in 1885 to the Medieval goldsmith delicately crafting intricate designs, these glimpses into metallurgical practices transport us back in time. The St Louis World Fair of 1904 showcased the advancements made in metallurgy, while zinc production at Vieille Montagne factory in Saone-et-Loire during the mid-19th century demonstrated industrial progress. The factories at Le Creusot depicted on oil paintings from 1848 and 1855 reveal a bustling hub of innovation and productivity. One cannot overlook "The great forge of Fourchambault, " an emblematic representation of metallurgy's role during the Industrial Revolution. Tubal Cain, a legendary figure associated with metalworking since biblical times, symbolizes humanity's enduring fascination with manipulating metals for our benefit. ABRAHAM DARBY stands as an influential figure who revolutionized ironmaking techniques through his discovery of cast iron. His forge became a pivotal site where groundbreaking developments unfolded before our eyes. Preserving this rich heritage is crucial, as seen through Ronot press and sculptures housed within Conservatoire des Arts de la Metallurgie. These artifacts serve as reminders not only of past achievements but also inspire future generations to push boundaries and explore new frontiers in metallurgical science. Metallurgy remains an integral part of human progress—bridging tradition with modernity—and continues to shape our world today.