Knife Collection (page 8)

Nature morte au chaudron de cuivre, c.1735. Creator: Jean-Simeon Chardin
Nature morte au chaudron de cuivre, c.1735. Still life with copper pot

Pinocchio, Boston, 1939. Creator: Unknown
Pinocchio, Boston, 1939. "Pinocchio" - A Dramatic Fantasy for the Young in Heart - Copley Theatre...'. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

Pinocchio, Boston, 1939. Creator: Unknown
Pinocchio, Boston, 1939. "Pinocchio" - A Dramatic Fantasy for the Young in Heart - Copley Theatre...'. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

Highland Boy and Dogs, n.d. Creator: Unknown
Highland Boy and Dogs, n.d. Style of John Frederick Herring I

'"Urith: A Tale of Dartmoor", By S. Baring Gould, M. A.; "Then he took out his hunting-knife and tried the point on his fingers", 1890. From "The Graphic

Silver Knife (Rogers Silverware), c. 1936. Creator: Ludmilla Calderon
Silver Knife (Rogers Silverware), c. 1936

The Christianity of the Head of the Greek Church, 1854. Creator: George Cruikshank
The Christianity of the Head of the Greek Church, 1854. From "Cassells Illustrated Family Paper; London Weekly 31/12/1853 - 30/12/1854"

Silver Knife and Fork, c. 1935. Creator: A. Zimet
Silver Knife and Fork, c. 1935

Girl Guide Review, 19 June 1938, (1947). Creator: Unknown
Girl Guide Review, 19 June 1938, (1947). King George VI and Queen Elizabeth with daughters Princess Elizabeth (future Queen Elizabeth II) and Princess Margaret Rose

Still life with turkey, 1921. Creator: Jacques Emile Blanche
Still life with turkey, 1921

Nature morte aux pastèques et couteau. Creator: Felix Francois Georges Philibert Ziem
Nature morte aux pasteques et couteau

Combination Saw/Knife, 1938. Creator: George Roehl
Combination Saw/Knife, 1938

Chopper, 1938. Creator: George Roehl
Chopper, 1938

Relics of the Franklin Expedition, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Relics of the Franklin Expedition, 1854. Items recovered from the ill-fated 1845 expedition led by Sir John Franklin, to find the Northwest Passage

Chopping Knife, c. 1941. Creator: Stanley Chin
Chopping Knife, c. 1941

Silver Knife, c. 1936. Creator: Charlotte Winter
Silver Knife, c. 1936

Horse Shoer's Knife, c. 1940. Creator: George C. Brown
Horse Shoer's Knife, c. 1940

Drawknife, c. 1938. Creator: George C. Brown
Drawknife, c. 1938

Drawknife, c. 1938. Creator: George C. Brown
Drawknife, c. 1938

Male Nudes Locked in Combat with Daggers, n.d. Creator: Unknown
Male Nudes Locked in Combat with Daggers, n.d

Art of Writing, from Encyclopédie, 1760. Creator: A. J. Defehrt
Art of Writing, from Encyclopedie, 1760

Design: Instruments, from Encyclopédie, 1762/77. Creator: Benoit-Louis Prevost
Design: Instruments, from Encyclopedie, 1762/77

Collapsible Folding Knife, c. 1941. Creator: Joseph Cannella
Collapsible Folding Knife, c. 1941

Food Chopper, c. 1938. Creator: Earl Butlin
Food Chopper, c. 1938

Chopping Knife, c. 1940. Creator: Charles Charon
Chopping Knife, c. 1940

Chopping Knife, c. 1940. Creator: Charles Charon
Chopping Knife, c. 1940

Knife, c. 1939. Creator: Harold Ballerd
Knife, c. 1939

FIA World Rally Championship
Now that's what you call a knife! FIA World Rally Championship, Rd2, Guanajuato Rally Mexico, Leon, Mexico, Day Three, Sunday 6 March 2011

Funny vegetables
Adriana Vitale

Cesto di verza
Adriana Vitale

Kamchadal, 1862. Creator: Karlis Huns
Kamchadal, 1862. Sheet 59 from the album "Description ethnographique des peuples de la Russie", volume 1. Description ethnographique des peuples de la Russie

The International Exhibition: "The Grapplers", group in bronzed zinc... 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: "The Grapplers", group in bronzed zinc, modelled by J.P. Molin, 1862. There is the true old fiery Norse spirit in the grim duel of these two men

The Reinforcements for Canada: dinner-time and serving out of the grog on board a troop... 1862. Creator: Unknown
The Reinforcements for Canada: dinner-time and serving out of the grog on board a troop-ship at Woolwich, 1862. Although there is now every reason to hope...that the cloud which a short time ago

Highway To Hell
Julia Ramiro

Les Songes Drolatiques de Pantagruel ou sont contenues plusieurs figures de l invention de maitre Francois Rabelais, [1565]

Comic postcard, accident with bacon slicer Date: 20th century

Tools of the Australian aborigines
Tools and weapons of the Australian aborigines. Drinking vessel made of dulse leaf 1, stone knife 2, basket for shells 3, basket 4, shell necklace 5, spears 6-9, wooden sword 10, 12, shield 13

Ornaments and weapons of the Island Carib or Kalinago people
Ornaments of the Island Carib or Kalinago people, West Indies, including necklace, headdress, earrings, and weapons, bow, arrow and knife

Garden Tools, Spades, Forks, Hoes, Shears, Rakes and Knives. 19th century

Race knives, 18th - 19th century (wood & metal)
701083 Race knives, 18th - 19th century (wood & metal) by European; David Russell Collection; (add.info.: The race [or raze] knife in its simplest form consists of a steel blade with the end bent)

The Night-Hag Visiting Lapland Witches, 1796. Creator: Henry Fuseli
The Night-Hag Visiting Lapland Witches, 1796

Sacrificial knife, Aztec / Mixtec, Mexico, 15th-16th century
Sacrificial knife, Aztec/Mixtec, Mexico, 15th-16th century. The handle is carved in wood and covered with mosaic of turquoise, shell and malachite. The blade is made of chalcedony

The Death of Lucretia, 17th century. Artist: Guido Cagnacci
The Death of Lucretia, 17th century. From the Musee des Beaux-Arts, Lyon, France

Detail of a gaucho wearing a "facaon"at Estancia Buena Vista, Esquina
Detail of a gaucho wearing a " facAon" at Estancia Buena Vista, Esquina, Corrientes, Argentina. The facAon is a fighting and utility knife widely used by the gauchos in Argentina

Cooking knives shop in Kappabashi street, Asakusa, Tokyo, Japan

Buon appetito
Margareth Perfoncio

But We Used To Be Loved
Francesco Gulina

Still life with Pumpkins
UstinaGreen

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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.