Anvil Collection (page 3)

The Little Forge, Liverpool, 1875. Creator: James Abbott McNeill Whistler
The Little Forge, Liverpool, 1875

Plate 377. Blacksmith, Two Models, Hammering on Anvil, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950079 Plate 377. Blacksmith, Two Models, Hammering on Anvil, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 24.5x27 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover

The Little Forge, 1875 (drypoint)
6200323 The Little Forge, 1875 (drypoint) by Whistler, James Abbott McNeill (1834-1903); 22.9x15.2 cm; The McManus, Dundee

Le fourneau primitif pour l extraction du fer (engraving)
957773 Le fourneau primitif pour l extraction du fer (engraving) by Bayard, Emile Antoine (1837-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le fourneau primitif pour l extraction du fer)

Children coming home from school look in at the open door (chromolitho)
976567 Children coming home from school look in at the open door (chromolitho) by Paget, Henry Marriott (1856-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The first blacksmith (chromolitho)
1094192 The first blacksmith (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The first blacksmith)

Barnaby Rudge: Dolly Varden and Joe Willet (engraving)
2563215 Barnaby Rudge: Dolly Varden and Joe Willet (engraving) by Darley, F.O.C. & McRae, C. John (19th century); 20.5x14 cm; Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info.: Caption)

Blacksmiths celebrating the feast of St Eloi (colour litho)
2779462 Blacksmiths celebrating the feast of St Eloi (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Blacksmiths celebrating the feast of St Eloi)

Gold and Silver Smith (engraving)
2801978 Gold and Silver Smith (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gold and Silver Smith)

Trades in Regency England: silk weaving, jewellery and iron forge. Man weaving silk cloth on a loom in Coventry 40, customers in a fancy jewellery shop in Birmingham 41

The forging of Nothung, illustration from Siegfried and the Twilight of the Gods
STC324253 The forging of Nothung, illustration from Siegfried and the Twilight of the Gods, 1924 (colour litho) by Rackham

By Hammer and Hand, all Arts doth Stand (The Forge)
NOG77666 By Hammer and Hand, all Arts doth Stand (The Forge) by Fortescue, William Banks (c.1855-1924); 91.5x71.5 cm; Newlyn Art Gallery, Newlyn, Cornwall, UK; English, out of copyright

The Art of Forging, hexagonal decorative relief panels from a series depicting
XIR103676 The Art of Forging, hexagonal decorative relief panels from a series depicting the practitioners of the Arts and Sciences

The Wheel Wright, from The Book of Trades, engraved by J
XJF208332 The Wheel Wright, from The Book of Trades, engraved by J. Miller, 1836 (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Cartoon, Vulcans Best Customer (Peace)
Cartoon, Vulcans Best Customer -- the angel of Peace asks the blacksmith Vulcan if hes very busy. A list of weapons to be produced is written up on the wall on the right

Cherubs making money, frieze from the Oecus of the Casa dei Vettii (House of the Vettii) c
ALI215428 Cherubs making money, frieze from the Oecus of the Casa dei Vettii (House of the Vettii) c.50-79 AD (fresco) (b/w photo) by Roman, (1st century AD); Area archeologica di Pompei, Naples

Sheffield Scythe Tilters
SAG67758 Sheffield Scythe Tilters by Sykes, Godfrey (1824-66); 47.6x62.8 cm; Sheffield Galleries and Museums Trust, UK; eSheffield Galleries and Museums Trust; Photo eMuseums Sheffield; English

The Forge, 1836
JDV37135 The Forge, 1836 by Schmidt, Arthur (19th century); Private Collection; eJohn Davies Fine Paintings; out of copyright

Apollo in the forge of Vulcan (oil on canvas)
1128729 Apollo in the forge of Vulcan (oil on canvas) by Sacchi, Andrea (1599-1661) (circle of); 86.3x129.4 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Italian, out of copyright

Venus requesting Vulcan to make arms for Aeneas (oil on canvas)
2653934 Venus requesting Vulcan to make arms for Aeneas (oil on canvas) by Loo, Carle van (1705-65); 129x98.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Sculptured stones of Scotland (litho)
6013638 Sculptured stones of Scotland (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sculptured stones of Scotland)

Farriers invoice (detail), Owen Coles, Silverstone
Farriers invoice (detail), Owen Coles, Shoeing and General Smith, Silverstone, Northamptonshire. circa 1910

The Miracle of St. Eligius, predella panel from the Altarpiece of St. Mark, c
SCP44331 The Miracle of St. Eligius, predella panel from the Altarpiece of St. Mark, c.1488-90 (tempera on panel) (see 44342, 44348 44333) by Botticelli

The Village Blacksmith (colour litho)
668678 The Village Blacksmith (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Village Blacksmith)

Silversmith at work, c. 1914 (b / w photo)
BAL145764 Silversmith at work, c.1914 (b/w photo) by Carpenter, William J. (b.1861); Private Collection; American, out of copyright

Music cover, The Jolly Blacksmiths March-Twostep, written by E T Paull and E Braham. 1905

The Blacksmith (vellum)
CHT219379 The Blacksmith (vellum) by French School, (15th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

Man with anvil chin. Advertisement (engraving)
559678 Man with anvil chin. Advertisement (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Man with anvil chin. Advertisement.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection

Antique illustration of blacksmith

Workers in the blacksmiths shop at Beckton Gas Works
STC427906 Workers in the blacksmiths shop at Beckton Gas Works, from Wonderful London, published 1926-27 (photogravure) by English Photographer

Ceforgeron myn goede vrind. Caricature concerning the succession to the English throne, 1688-89 (engraving)
730464 Ceforgeron myn goede vrind. Caricature concerning the succession to the English throne, 1688-89 (engraving) by Dutch School

Chinese tinker with portable forge, bellows and tools, Qing Dynasty. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Freschi after Antoine Cardon from Henri-Leonard-Jean-Baptiste Bertin

Blacksmith using hammer and tongs to beat a piece of red-hot iron heated in a forge. Handcoloured woodcut engraving from The Book of English Trades and Library of the Useful Arts, Tabart, London, 1810

Tin-plate worker in apron beating tin on an anvil with a mallet surrounded by tin buckets, pots, urns and utensils. Handcoloured woodcut engraving from The Book of English Trades

The the Youth took the axe and split the anvil with one blow
3474185 The the Youth took the axe and split the anvil with one blow, catching in the Old Mans beard at the same time, from The Fairy Tales of the Brothers Grimm, pub

Trotting Cracks at the Forge, 1868 (hand-coloured lithograph)
3704144 Trotting Cracks at the Forge, 1868 (hand-coloured lithograph) by Currier, N. (1813-88) and Ives, J.M. (1824-95); Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; American, out of copyright

Forge in Ancient Egypt (chromolitho)
2788833 Forge in Ancient Egypt (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Forge in Ancient Egypt. Liebig card, published in late 19th or early 20th century)

The story of iron (colour litho)
3099308 The story of iron (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The story of iron)

Design, Motherwell, Scotland. 1905

Design, Falkirk, Scotland. 1905

Elves and Gnomes. 19th century

Rustics of the 13th Century (coloured engraving)
972913 Rustics of the 13th Century (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rustics of the 13th Century)

Blacksmith hammering at a lump of metal with a long hammer
Blacksmith in his forge hammering at a lump of metal with a long hammer. Date: 1887

Helmets, Shields, etc, in the Meyrick Collection at South Kensington (engraving)
1103881 Helmets, Shields, etc, in the Meyrick Collection at South Kensington (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Helmets, Shields, etc)

Bellows in a forge (chromolitho)
977716 Bellows in a forge (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bellows in a forge)

Farrier (engraving)
2801971 Farrier (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Farrier. Illustration for An Illustrated Vocabulary For The Use Of The Deaf And Dumb (SPCK)

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"Forging the Backbone of Craftsmanship: The Mighty Anvil" Coopers at work making wooden barrels, Bismarck as a Blacksmith, and Fittleworth Smithy interior with two blacksmiths - these iconic images depict the timeless artistry that revolves around the anvil. Just like the cross-section diagram of the human ear reveals its intricate workings, so does this humble tool unveil its significance in shaping our world. Step into the blacksmith's forge and witness their mastery unfold. In 1837, an oil on canvas painting captures the intense atmosphere within an Interior of the Forge. The heat radiates as sparks fly from metal meeting iron, showcasing a symphony of craftsmanship. In another scene from c1903, two skilled blacksmiths diligently craft a metal hoop for possibly a wagon wheel. Their rhythmic hammering echoes through time as they breathe life into raw materials with every strike. The wonders of cinema organ by G. H. Davis enchant audiences just like a Blacksmith/Chatterbox captivates listeners with tales forged in fire and steel. This captivating art form is akin to Rasmus Nielsen's strength showcased on an American sideshow poster from c1945 - both awe-inspiring displays of human skill and resilience. Travel back in time to witness Yorkshire Blacksmiths forging pieces that withstand generations; their creations etching stories into history itself. Even during colonial America's Revolutionary War outbreak, wood engravings reveal how these artisans played pivotal roles by forging weapons that would shape nations. Through centuries past and present, one constant remains - the mighty anvil stands tall as a symbol of craftsmanship and dedication, and is here where dreams are shaped by skilled hands wielding hammers against glowing hot metal; it is here where legends are born amidst fiery sparks illuminating creativity at its finest.