Hammering Collection (page 4)

Carving depicting a coppersmith, from a choir stall (wood)
XIR210316 Carving depicting a coppersmith, from a choir stall (wood) by French School, (15th century); Musee National du Moyen Age et des Thermes de Cluny, Paris; French, out of copyright

A Smithy at Seville (w / c, pen & ink on paper)
RWS137236 A Smithy at Seville (w/c, pen & ink on paper) by Goodall, Edward Angelo (1819-1908); Trustees of the Royal Watercolour Society, London, UK; eRoyal Watercolour Society; English

The Money Minter, published by Hartman Schopper (woodcut) (b / w photo)
XJF137041 The Money Minter, published by Hartman Schopper (woodcut) (b/w photo) by German School, (16th century); Private Collection; German, out of copyright

Plate 396. Pounding with a Mallet, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950093 Plate 396. Pounding with a Mallet, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 16.2x46.2 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Goldsmith (w / c on paper)
908433 Goldsmith (w/c on paper) by Indian School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Indian, out of copyright

The Tyresmith, 1890. Creator: James Abbott McNeill Whistler
The Tyresmith, 1890

The Sunny Smithy, 1895. Creator: James Abbott McNeill Whistler
The Sunny Smithy, 1895

The Cooper (Le tonnelier). Creator: Alphonse Legros
The Cooper (Le tonnelier)

Vulcans Forge. Creator: Master FG
Vulcans Forge

Vulcan seated hammering on an anvil flanked by Venus and three cupids, ca. 1515-27

Venus in Vulcans Forge, 1546-47. Creator: Leon Davent
Venus in Vulcans Forge, 1546-47

Christ Nailed to the Cross; verso: Christ Nailed to the Cross, from Speculum Passionis Domini Nostri Ihesu Christi, 1507

Venus and Vulcan at the Forge, ca. 1555. Creator: Giorgio Ghisi
Venus and Vulcan at the Forge, ca. 1555. After Perino del Vaga

The Trinity, 1576. Creator: Giorgio Ghisi
The Trinity, 1576

The Smith, 1520-25. Creator: Dirck Vellert
The Smith, 1520-25

The Forge of Vulcan, 1546. Creator: Cornelis Bos
The Forge of Vulcan, 1546

Fire, 18th century. Creator: Claude Augustin Duflos le Jeune
Fire, 18th century. After Francois Boucher

Christ Nailed to the Cross, from the Small Woodcut Passion. n. d. Creator: Albrecht Durer
Christ Nailed to the Cross, from the Small Woodcut Passion.n.d

Christ Nailed to the Cross, from The Small Passion, ca. 1509. Creator: Albrecht Durer
Christ Nailed to the Cross, from The Small Passion, ca. 1509

Mountainous Landscape with a Group of Gypsies, 1586-1629. Creator: Aegidius Sadeler II
Mountainous Landscape with a Group of Gypsies, 1586-1629

Landscape with Gypsy Camp, n. d. Creator: Aegidius Sadeler II
Landscape with Gypsy Camp, n.d

Poem by Chunagon Atsutada (Fujiwara no Asatada), from the series One Hundred Poems Explained by the Nurse (Hyakunin isshu uba ga etoki), 1921

The Swordsmith, 1802. Creator: Hokusai
The Swordsmith, 1802

Yoshida on the Tokaido (Tokaido Yoshida), from the series Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji (Fugaku sanjurokkei), ca. 1830-32

Plate 12: Allegory on the Discord in France, from Caspar Barlaeus, " Medicea Hospes", 1638

Ichikawa Komazo II in the Role of Kameo with Iwai Kumesaburo in the Role of Kameos Wife, Oyasu, from the Play Shunkan futatsu omokage, 1798-99

A Blacksmiths Shop, August 25, 1771. Creator: Richard Earlom
A Blacksmiths Shop, August 25, 1771

Vulcan forging the armor of Achilles, 1624-75. Creator: Pierre Daret
Vulcan forging the armor of Achilles, 1624-75

Venus at her Toilette, and Vulcan Working at His Forge, ca. 1546. Creator: Enea Vico
Venus at her Toilette, and Vulcan Working at His Forge, ca. 1546

Title page, Der Grossen Artillerie Feuerwerck... 1676. Creator: Christoph Metzger
Title page, Der Grossen Artillerie Feuerwerck... 1676

Pompa Introitus... Ferdinand, Austriaci. Antwerp, 1635. 1635. Creators: Theodoor van Thulden, Gaspar Gevaerts
Pompa Introitus...Ferdinand, Austriaci. Antwerp, 1635. [Arcus Monetalis, Pars Posterior, (The Arch of the Mint: The Rear Face)]

Christ Nailed on the Cross, early 18th century. Creator: Paul Decker the Younger
Christ Nailed on the Cross, early 18th century

Officers of U. S. S. Hunchback, 1861-65. Creator: Unknown
Officers of U.S.S. Hunchback, 1861-65. Formerly attributed to Mathew B. Brady

INDIAN IRONWORKERS
Metalworkers in a bazaar in Delhi, India, hammering out fine ironwork, including railings and window grills etc. Date: 1930s

The Forge on Deck, Night of August 9th: Preparing the Iron Plating for Capstan, 1865-66

The Head Ache, February 12, 1819. February 12, 1819. Creator: George Cruikshank
The Head Ache, February 12, 1819. After Captain Frederick Marryat

A General Discharge or the Darling Angels Finishing Stroke, March 13, 1809

A General Discharge or the Darling Angels Finising Stroke, March 13, 1809

Metalworkers, Styria, Austria, c1935. Creator: Unknown
Metalworkers, Styria, Austria, c1935. Factory workers using an industrial hammer to shape steel. From " Osterreich - Land Und Volk", (Austria, Land and People). [R

The strokes of his hammer on the anvil kept time to his song, (1907). Creator: Unknown
The strokes of his hammer on the anvil kept time to his song, (1907). The German composer Handel is inspired by the sound of a hammer on an anvil: he was overtaken by a heavy shower of rain

Forging the Anchor, 1892. Creator: Unknown
Forging the Anchor, 1892. Scene in a foundry, men hammering a ships anchor. After a painting in the Colchester and Ipswich Museums Collection. From " Modern Art Monographs"

Puritans Barricading Their House Against Indians, (1877). Creator: Albert Bobbett
Puritans Barricading Their House Against Indians, (1877). European settlers colonised the east coast of what is now the United States in the early 17th century

The Bronze Sculptor, 1910. Creator: Herbert Ponting
The Bronze Sculptor, 1910. From " In Lotus-Land Japan", by Herbert G. Ponting, F.R.G.S. [Macmillan and Co. Limited, London, 1910]

Beating hot garden forks, Ward & Payne Ltd, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, 1965. Red hot garden forks are beaten into shape on an anvil before being finished

Garden tool production, Brades Tools, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, 1966

Tensioning the crosscut on a two metre saw blade, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, 1963. A worker at Slack Sellars & Co Ltd. The process of tensioning involves hammering the saw face to alter the shape of

Workers in an Indian Bazaar, 1913. Artist: John Henry Frederick Bacon
Workers in an Indian Bazaar, 1913. From The Gorgeous East by Frank Elias. [Adam and Charles Black, London, 1913]

The Smithy on Board the Fram, 1897. From Farthest North, Vol. 1 by Fridtjof Nansen. [Archibald Constable and Company, London, 1897]

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"Hammering: The Art of Craftsmanship and Creation" Step into a world where the rhythmic sound of hammers echoes through time. From dry stone walling to coopers at work making wooden barrels, the art has shaped our history and culture. In the depths of a blacksmith's forge, sparks fly as skilled hands shape molten metal into works of strength and beauty. The heat dances with each strike, revealing the true essence of craftsmanship. Witness wheelwrights meticulously crafting cart wheels, their hammers dancing across wood in perfect harmony. Every blow brings forth not just functionality but also a testament to human ingenuity. Amidst this symphony of sounds, craftsmen create besom brooms and wooden rakes with precision and care. Each stroke adds character to these humble tools that have served us for generations. Even nature joins in on this age-old tradition - behold the great spotted woodpecker displaying its prowess during springtime. With every tap against tree bark, it announces its presence in nature's grand orchestra. And who can forget the iconic Hammering Man sculpture? A symbol of dedication and perseverance, it stands tall as a reminder that hard work is an essential part of human existence. Travel back in time at Musee Nat. Des Arts et Traditions Populaires in Paris, France - explore exhibits showcasing ancient techniques passed down through generations. Marvel at Venus and Mars embracing while Vulcan works diligently at his forge; a masterpiece by Enea Vico capturing love amidst laborious creation. From ancient metal workers in Kazakhstan to modern-day artisans around the globe - hammering remains an integral part of our collective heritage. It represents more than just physical force; it embodies creativity, skill, and passion that transcend time itself. So let us celebrate those who wield hammers with purposeful intent - for they are the architects shaping our past while forging a brighter future.