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"The Foundryman: A Journey Through Time and Steel" Step back in time to the year 1877, where hot steel is poured into a cast

Background imageFoundryman Collection: Hot steel being poured into a cast. Date: 1877

Hot steel being poured into a cast. Date: 1877

Background imageFoundryman Collection: THE MOCK PHOENIX! Or a vain attempt to RISE AGAIN, 1813 (engraving)

THE MOCK PHOENIX! Or a vain attempt to RISE AGAIN, 1813 (engraving)
7262244 THE MOCK PHOENIX! Or a vain attempt to RISE AGAIN, 1813 (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); Bromley Museum, Orpington, UK; (add.info.: THE MOCK PHOENIX)

Background imageFoundryman Collection: A Romanised Briton and a Feryllt. 1821 (engraving)

A Romanised Briton and a Feryllt. 1821 (engraving)
7234691 A Romanised Briton and a Feryllt.1821 (engraving) by Smith, Charles Hamilton (1776-1859) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Romanised Briton and a Feryllt, a blacksmith, metallurgist)

Background imageFoundryman Collection: La forge (To my friend Peyre, affectionate memory), 1893 (oil on wood)

La forge (To my friend Peyre, affectionate memory), 1893 (oil on wood)
JEB4857582 La forge (To my friend Peyre, affectionate memory), 1893 (oil on wood) by Garibaldi, Joseph (1863-1941); 40x32 cm; Palais de Longchamp, Marseille

Background imageFoundryman Collection: Early colour photography: Making steel (colour photo)

Early colour photography: Making steel (colour photo)
7157925 Early colour photography: Making steel (colour photo) by Wolff, Paul (1887-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Making steel)

Background imageFoundryman Collection: Early colour photography: Making steel (colour photo)

Early colour photography: Making steel (colour photo)
7157926 Early colour photography: Making steel (colour photo) by Wolff, Paul (1887-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Making steel)

Background imageFoundryman Collection: Forged grill of the balcony of the room of the princess of Eboli, 1543-1556, Alonso de Covarrubias

Forged grill of the balcony of the room of the princess of Eboli, 1543-1556, Alonso de Covarrubias
AIS5390363 Forged grill of the balcony of the room of the princess of Eboli, 1543-1556, Alonso de Covarrubias by Covarrubias, Alonso de (1488-1570); Palacio Ducal de Pastrana

Background imageFoundryman Collection: Wieland the Smith (engraving)

Wieland the Smith (engraving)
7157325 Wieland the Smith (engraving) by Groenvold, Marcus (1845-1929); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wieland the Smith)

Background imageFoundryman Collection: Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Marteau a vapeur; Steam-hammer; Dampfhammer (engraving)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Marteau a vapeur; Steam-hammer; Dampfhammer (engraving)
7196671 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Marteau a vapeur; Steam-hammer; Dampfhammer (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageFoundryman Collection: Jemmy wants his wooden horse shod (engraving)

Jemmy wants his wooden horse shod (engraving)
7192846 Jemmy wants his wooden horse shod (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jemmy wants his wooden horse shod)

Background imageFoundryman Collection: Forge, The (litho)

Forge, The (litho)
7181398 Forge, The (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Forge, The. Engraver: Earlom)

Background imageFoundryman Collection: Sir Basil Brooke, English iron-founder and royalist conspirator (etching)

Sir Basil Brooke, English iron-founder and royalist conspirator (etching)
7185412 Sir Basil Brooke, English iron-founder and royalist conspirator (etching) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Basil Brooke (1576-1646)

Background imageFoundryman Collection: Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Creuset (de fonderie); Smelting-pot; Schmelztiegel (engraving)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Creuset (de fonderie); Smelting-pot; Schmelztiegel (engraving)
7195622 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Creuset (de fonderie); Smelting-pot; Schmelztiegel (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageFoundryman Collection: The young Siegfried gives proof of his strength (engraving)

The young Siegfried gives proof of his strength (engraving)
7173371 The young Siegfried gives proof of his strength (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The young Siegfried gives proof of his strength)

Background imageFoundryman Collection: A shoeing-forge in the East (engraving)

A shoeing-forge in the East (engraving)
7161037 A shoeing-forge in the East (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A shoeing-forge in the East)

Background imageFoundryman Collection: Blacksmith (colour litho)

Blacksmith (colour litho)
7172625 Blacksmith (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Blacksmith. Illustration from Fragemaulchen, ein Bilderbuch)

Background imageFoundryman Collection: Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Forgeron; Blacksmith; Hammerschmied (engraving)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Forgeron; Blacksmith; Hammerschmied (engraving)
7196040 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Forgeron; Blacksmith; Hammerschmied (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Forgeron; Blacksmith; Hammerschmied)

Background imageFoundryman Collection: Maurice de Saxe with a farrier (colour litho)

Maurice de Saxe with a farrier (colour litho)
7186564 Maurice de Saxe with a farrier (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Maurice de Saxe, Marshal General of France with a farrier)

Background imageFoundryman Collection: Vulcan forging the armour of Achilles overseen by Thetis (oil on canvas)

Vulcan forging the armour of Achilles overseen by Thetis (oil on canvas)
6452833 Vulcan forging the armour of Achilles overseen by Thetis (oil on canvas) by Blanchard, Jacques (1600-38); 76x65 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Blanchard, Jacques (1600-38))

Background imageFoundryman Collection: Australia: Broken Hill Proprietary Companys Smelters at Port Pirie, South Australia (b / w photo)

Australia: Broken Hill Proprietary Companys Smelters at Port Pirie, South Australia (b / w photo)
7182119 Australia: Broken Hill Proprietary Companys Smelters at Port Pirie, South Australia (b/w photo) by Australian Photographer (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageFoundryman Collection: Cylix, with Scenes from a Foundry (engraving)

Cylix, with Scenes from a Foundry (engraving)
7193863 Cylix, with Scenes from a Foundry (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cylix, with Scenes from a Foundry)

Background imageFoundryman Collection: Working with iron in a furnace (coloured engraving)

Working with iron in a furnace (coloured engraving)
7201039 Working with iron in a furnace (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Working with iron in a furnace)

Background imageFoundryman Collection: Steam Carriage to run on Common Roads (litho)

Steam Carriage to run on Common Roads (litho)
7182858 Steam Carriage to run on Common Roads (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Steam Carriage to run on Common Roads)

Background imageFoundryman Collection: Working in an iron forge (engraving)

Working in an iron forge (engraving)
7185985 Working in an iron forge (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Working in an iron forge)

Background imageFoundryman Collection: Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Forge; Eisenhammer (engraving)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Forge; Eisenhammer (engraving)
7196039 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Forge; Eisenhammer (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Forge; Eisenhammer)

Background imageFoundryman Collection: Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Fonderie; Foundery; Gieszerei (engraving)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Fonderie; Foundery; Gieszerei (engraving)
7196028 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Fonderie; Foundery; Gieszerei (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fonderie; Foundery; Gieszerei)

Background imageFoundryman Collection: Forging a propeller shaft for an ocean liner (colour litho)

Forging a propeller shaft for an ocean liner (colour litho)
7148229 Forging a propeller shaft for an ocean liner (colour litho) by Lacy, Charles John de (c.1860-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageFoundryman Collection: A Splendid Fit, a man being fitted with armour (chromolitho)

A Splendid Fit, a man being fitted with armour (chromolitho)
7148179 A Splendid Fit, a man being fitted with armour (chromolitho) by Glindoni, Henry Gillard (1852-1913) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Splendid Fit, a man being fitted with armour)

Background imageFoundryman Collection: Young blacksmiths at Dr Barnardos childrens home, Stepney Causeway, London (chromolitho)

Young blacksmiths at Dr Barnardos childrens home, Stepney Causeway, London (chromolitho)
7157050 Young blacksmiths at Dr Barnardos childrens home, Stepney Causeway, London (chromolitho) by Bulman, Henry Herbert (1872-1928); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageFoundryman Collection: Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Cloche (Fondeur de); Bell founder; Glockengieszer (engraving)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Cloche (Fondeur de); Bell founder; Glockengieszer (engraving)
7195424 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Cloche (Fondeur de); Bell founder; Glockengieszer (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageFoundryman Collection: The Village Blacksmith, c. 1900 (oil on canvas)

The Village Blacksmith, c. 1900 (oil on canvas)
7081861 The Village Blacksmith, c.1900 (oil on canvas) by Brown, John George (1831-1913); 63.5x76.2 cm; North Carolina Museum of Art, Raleigh, USA; North Carolina Museum of Art; American

Background imageFoundryman Collection: The Blacksmith Shop (oil on pressed wood fiber board)

The Blacksmith Shop (oil on pressed wood fiber board)
7081866 The Blacksmith Shop (oil on pressed wood fiber board) by Johnson, Eastman (1824-1906); 40.6x61 cm; North Carolina Museum of Art, Raleigh, USA; North Carolina Museum of Art; American

Background imageFoundryman Collection: Forging a magnet, from William Gilberts De Magnete, 1600 (woodcut)

Forging a magnet, from William Gilberts De Magnete, 1600 (woodcut)
7085139 Forging a magnet, from William Gilberts De Magnete, 1600 (woodcut) by Gilbert, William (1544-1603); 15.5x18.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageFoundryman Collection: The Forge of Vulcan, circa 1544-1548 (oil on canvas)

The Forge of Vulcan, circa 1544-1548 (oil on canvas)
7082011 The Forge of Vulcan, circa 1544-1548 (oil on canvas) by Tintoretto, Domenico Robusti (1560-1635); 77.5x133.4 cm; North Carolina Museum of Art, Raleigh

Background imageFoundryman Collection: Abbey of Fontenay. Room inside the forge (photography)

Abbey of Fontenay. Room inside the forge (photography)
7134679 Abbey of Fontenay. Room inside the forge (photography) by Romanesque, (12th century); Fontenay Abbey, Montbard, Burgundy, France; (add.info.: Abbey of Fontenay. Room inside the forge)

Background imageFoundryman Collection: Abbey of Fontenay. The forge (photography)

Abbey of Fontenay. The forge (photography)
7134720 Abbey of Fontenay. The forge (photography) by Romanesque, (12th century); Fontenay Abbey, Montbard, Burgundy, France; (add.info.: Abbey of Fontenay. The forge. Cistercian abbey. 12th century)

Background imageFoundryman Collection: Abbey of Fontenay. The facade of the forge (photography)

Abbey of Fontenay. The facade of the forge (photography)
7134684 Abbey of Fontenay. The faAzade of the forge (photography). by Romanesque, (12th century); Fontenay Abbey, Montbard, Burgundy, France; (add.info.: Abbey of Fontenay. The faAzade of the forge)

Background imageFoundryman Collection: Abbey of Fontenay. Room inside the forge (photography)

Abbey of Fontenay. Room inside the forge (photography)
7134590 Abbey of Fontenay. Room inside the forge (photography) by Romanesque, (12th century); Fontenay Abbey, Montbard, Burgundy, France; (add.info.: Abbey of Fontenay. Room inside the forge)

Background imageFoundryman Collection: Trades in Regency Scotland: distillery, cannon boring and paviours

Trades in Regency Scotland: distillery, cannon boring and paviours
6340315 Trades in Regency Scotland: distillery, cannon boring and paviours by Taylor, Isaac (1730-1807); (add.info.: Trades in Regency Scotland: distillery, cannon boring and paviours)

Background imageFoundryman Collection: The tremendous casting (Colour Litho)

The tremendous casting (Colour Litho)
2778566 The tremendous casting (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The terrible casting)

Background imageFoundryman Collection: Foundryman (bronze with dark brown patina)

Foundryman (bronze with dark brown patina)
1767754 Foundryman (bronze with dark brown patina) by Kalish, Max (1891-1945); 48.3 (height) cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; American, out of copyright

Background imageFoundryman Collection: Trades in Regency England: Grinding cutlery, iron works and flax spinning

Trades in Regency England: Grinding cutlery, iron works and flax spinning
6340305 Trades in Regency England: Grinding cutlery, iron works and flax spinning by Taylor, Isaac (1730-1807); (add.info.: Trades in Regency England: Grinding cutlery, iron works and flax spinning)

Background imageFoundryman Collection: All-Russian League for Womens Equality. Vote for List No. 7, 1917 (chromolitho)

All-Russian League for Womens Equality. Vote for List No. 7, 1917 (chromolitho)
FIA5403491 All-Russian League for Womens Equality. Vote for List No. 7, 1917 (chromolitho) by Kustodiev, Boris Mikhailovich (1878-1927); 75x52 cm; Private Collection; Photo eFine Art Images; Russian

Background imageFoundryman Collection: Interior of a foundry (painting)

Interior of a foundry (painting)
5672076 Interior of a foundry (painting) by Defrance, Leonard (1735-1805); Universal History Archive/UIG; Belgian, out of copyright

Background imageFoundryman Collection: Couple of Moyobamma metisses working iron in a forge, from the book '

Couple of Moyobamma metisses working iron in a forge, from the book "
AIS5348824 Couple of Moyobamma metisses working iron in a forge, from the book " Trujillo del Peru" or " CAodice MartAinez CompaAnAon", by Baltazar Martinez CompaAnAon y Bujanda

Background imageFoundryman Collection: The Kitschelt iron foundry at the Skodagasse in Vienna, 1898 (watercolour)

The Kitschelt iron foundry at the Skodagasse in Vienna, 1898 (watercolour)
FIA5409606 The Kitschelt iron foundry at the Skodagasse in Vienna, 1898 (watercolour) by Alt, Rudolph von (1812-1905); Private Collection; Photo eFine Art Images; Austrian, out of copyright



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"The Foundryman: A Journey Through Time and Steel" Step back in time to the year 1877, where hot steel is poured into a cast, creating a mesmerizing display of molten metal. Witness the birth of German industry in the 1930s as a forging machine takes center stage in a captivating black and white photograph. In an engraving from 1813 titled "THE MOCK PHOENIX. Or a vain attempt to RISE AGAIN, " we catch a glimpse of an ambitious endeavor that ultimately failed but left behind an enduring symbol of resilience. Moving forward to 1821, another engraving showcases the meeting between a Romanised Briton and a Feryllt, capturing their cultural exchange frozen in time. The artistry continues with "La forge (To my friend Peyre, affectionate memory), " painted on wood in 1893. This oil painting immortalizes the forge as both an industrial space and a place for cherished memories. Experience early color photography's magic through vivid images depicting steel production. Marvel at Alonso de Covarrubias' masterpiece - the forged grill adorning the balcony of Princess Eboli's room from 1543-1556. The intricate craftsmanship stands as testament to skilled artisans who transformed raw materials into works of art. Delve deeper into history with Wieland the Smith depicted in an enchanting engraving. His mastery over fire and metal resonates across centuries, inspiring generations of foundrymen to come. Explore Le Vocabulaire Illustre's depiction of steam-hammers - powerful tools that revolutionized forging techniques forever. Immerse yourself further into this world by witnessing Jemmy's wooden horse being shod through yet another evocative engraving. Feel his anticipation as he awaits his trusty steed's transformation under skilled hands. Finally, behold "The Forge" lithograph - its vibrant colors breathing life into every detail of this sacred space where steel is born.