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"Forging the Backbone of Craftsmanship: The Mighty Anvil" Coopers at work making wooden barrels, Bismarck as a Blacksmith

Background imageAnvil Collection: Farrier (engraving)

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)

Background imageAnvil Collection: Plate 378. Blacksmith, Hammering on Anvil, Two Hands, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)

Plate 378. Blacksmith, Hammering on Anvil, Two Hands, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950348 Plate 378. Blacksmith, Hammering on Anvil, Two Hands, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 28.6x38.9 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy

Background imageAnvil Collection: Plate 374. Blacksmiths, Two Models, Hammering on Anvil, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)

Plate 374. Blacksmiths, Two Models, Hammering on Anvil, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950346 Plate 374. Blacksmiths, Two Models, Hammering on Anvil, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 22.5x31.9 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy

Background imageAnvil Collection: Victorian Christmas card with anvil and hammer (chromolitho)

Victorian Christmas card with anvil and hammer (chromolitho)
731712 Victorian Christmas card with anvil and hammer (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Victorian Christmas card with anvil and hammer)

Background imageAnvil Collection: Alexandre Millerand and Albert Thomas as blacksmiths forging peace

Alexandre Millerand and Albert Thomas as blacksmiths forging peace
698813 Alexandre Millerand and Albert Thomas as blacksmiths forging peace, front cover illustration from Le Rire Rouge, 31st July 1915 (colour litho) by Leandre

Background imageAnvil Collection: Cupids Forge (w / c & bodycolour on paper) (see also 430973)

Cupids Forge (w / c & bodycolour on paper) (see also 430973)
PNH356959 Cupids Forge (w/c & bodycolour on paper) (see also 430973) by Burne-Jones, Edward Coley (1833-98); 32.5x50 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageAnvil Collection: Vulcan Presenting Arms to Venus for Aeneas, 1756 (oil on canvas)

Vulcan Presenting Arms to Venus for Aeneas, 1756 (oil on canvas)
CLK339923 Vulcan Presenting Arms to Venus for Aeneas, 1756 (oil on canvas) by Boucher, Francois (1703-70); 41.2x45.3 cm; Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, Williamstown, Massachusetts

Background imageAnvil Collection: Alchemists, 1893 (oil on canvas)

Alchemists, 1893 (oil on canvas)
XIR188765 Alchemists, 1893 (oil on canvas) by Mehdi (1870-99); Golestan Palace Library, Tehran, Iran; Iranian, out of copyright

Background imageAnvil Collection: Making Traps, illustration from L Art de l Artillerie

Making Traps, illustration from L Art de l Artillerie
XDT217878 Making Traps, illustration from L Art de l Artillerie by Wolff de Senftenberg, late 16th century (pencil & w/c on paper) (b/w photo) by German School, (16th century); Min

Background imageAnvil Collection: The Forge, 1906 (oil on panel)

The Forge, 1906 (oil on panel)
XKH226764 The Forge, 1906 (oil on panel) by Kardorff, Konrad von (1877-1945); 43.5x59.5 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; German, out of copyright

Background imageAnvil Collection: Indian Training School, Forest Grove, Oregon: Blacksmithing, 1882 (b / w photo)

Indian Training School, Forest Grove, Oregon: Blacksmithing, 1882 (b / w photo)
DPL415573 Indian Training School, Forest Grove, Oregon: Blacksmithing, 1882 (b/w photo) by Davidson, Isaac Grundy (1845-1922); Denver Public Library

Background imageAnvil Collection: Cupids Forge (w / c & bodycolour on paper) (see also 356959)

Cupids Forge (w / c & bodycolour on paper) (see also 356959)
PNH430973 Cupids Forge (w/c & bodycolour on paper) (see also 356959) by Burne-Jones, Edward Coley (1833-98); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageAnvil Collection: By Industry We Thrive, published by Kimmel and Voigt, 1873 (colour litho)

By Industry We Thrive, published by Kimmel and Voigt, 1873 (colour litho)
NYH177771 By Industry We Thrive, published by Kimmel and Voigt, 1873 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Collection of the New-York Historical Society

Background imageAnvil Collection: The Forge of Vulcan, from House VII, Pompeii, c. 50-79 AD (fresco)

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

Background imageAnvil Collection: Labor omnia vincit (chromolitho)

Labor omnia vincit (chromolitho)
2815930 Labor omnia vincit (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Labor omnia vincit (hard work conquers all)

Background imageAnvil Collection: 'The Village Blacksmith'(colour litho)

"The Village Blacksmith"(colour litho)
2814624 " The Village Blacksmith" (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageAnvil Collection: A smithy that still survives in a corner of the City of London

A smithy that still survives in a corner of the City of London, not far from St Johns Gate in Clerkenwell (b / w photo)
3637609 A smithy that still survives in a corner of the City of London, not far from St Johns Gate in Clerkenwell (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Background imageAnvil Collection: The Village Blacksmith (chromolitho)

The Village Blacksmith (chromolitho)
733251 The Village Blacksmith (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Village Blacksmith.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection

Background imageAnvil Collection: The Forge of Vulcan, 1572 (slate)

The Forge of Vulcan, 1572 (slate)
BEN82515 The Forge of Vulcan, 1572 (slate) by Casini, Vittorio (fl.c.1570-72); Palazzo Vecchio (Palazzo della Signoria) Florence, Italy; Photo eRaffaello Bencini; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageAnvil Collection: The Human Figure in Motion: Blacksmiths, hammering at an anvil (b / w photo)

The Human Figure in Motion: Blacksmiths, hammering at an anvil (b / w photo)
6010164 The Human Figure in Motion: Blacksmiths, hammering at an anvil (b/w photo) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); Private Collection; (add.info.: Blacksmiths, hammering at an anvil)

Background imageAnvil Collection: Vulcans Forge, c. 1660 (oil on canvas)

Vulcans Forge, c. 1660 (oil on canvas)
BOO73036 Vulcans Forge, c.1660 (oil on canvas) by Giordano, Luca (1634-1705); 192.5x151.5 cm; State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageAnvil Collection: Peasants and Workers - Unite Against the Priests and Barons, propaganda poster

Peasants and Workers - Unite Against the Priests and Barons, propaganda poster
XIR162386 Peasants and Workers - Unite Against the Priests and Barons, propaganda poster, 1920 (litho) by Apsit, Aleksandrs (1860-1943); Museum of the Revolution, Moscow

Background imageAnvil Collection: Craftsmen and their workshops (chromolitho)

Craftsmen and their workshops (chromolitho)
5226737 Craftsmen and their workshops (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Craftsmen and their workshops)

Background imageAnvil Collection: The Village Blacksmith, 1918 (w / c on paper)

The Village Blacksmith, 1918 (w / c on paper)
2601933 The Village Blacksmith, 1918 (w/c on paper) by Tozer, Henry Spernon (c.1870-1940); Private Collection; Bourne Gallery, Reigate, Surrey; English, out of copyright

Background imageAnvil Collection: Jack Sheppards irons knocked off in the Stone Hall at Newgate

Jack Sheppards irons knocked off in the Stone Hall at Newgate
2636982 Jack Sheppards irons knocked off in the Stone Hall at Newgate, illustration from Jack Sheppard: A Romance by William Harrison Ainsworth, published 1839 (hand coloured etching) by Cruikshank

Background imageAnvil Collection: Are YOU in this?, 1915 (colour litho)

Are YOU in this?, 1915 (colour litho)
2648879 Are YOU in this?, 1915 (colour litho) by Baden-Powell, Robert (1857-1941); 76x51 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Original Parliamentary Recruiting Committee poster No 112)

Background imageAnvil Collection: The Scythe Maker (engraving)

The Scythe Maker (engraving)
3646656 The Scythe Maker (engraving) by Amman, Jost (1539-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Scythe Maker. Illustration for Kulturgeschichtliches Bilderbuch aus drei Jahrhunderten by)

Background imageAnvil Collection: The Blacksmith (engraving)

The Blacksmith (engraving)
3646655 The Blacksmith (engraving) by Amman, Jost (1539-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Blacksmith. Illustration for Kulturgeschichtliches Bilderbuch aus drei Jahrhunderten by Georg)

Background imageAnvil Collection: The Duce, in the triumphant days of Turin, while speaking to 50, 000 workers (colour litho)

The Duce, in the triumphant days of Turin, while speaking to 50, 000 workers (colour litho)
2783904 The Duce, in the triumphant days of Turin, while speaking to 50, 000 workers (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Duce)

Background imageAnvil Collection: Ancient Germanic tribe making iron weapons (chromolitho)

Ancient Germanic tribe making iron weapons (chromolitho)
2788835 Ancient Germanic tribe making iron weapons (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ancient Germanic tribe making iron weapons)

Background imageAnvil Collection: Twin-horn anvil, 1787 (cast iron)

Twin-horn anvil, 1787 (cast iron)
701066 Twin-horn anvil, 1787 (cast iron) by French School, (18th century); 34.3x54.6 cm; David Russell Collection; (add.info.: Weight: 167 lb)

Background imageAnvil Collection: The English Smith (colour photo)

The English Smith (colour photo)
3106051 The English Smith (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The English Smith)

Background imageAnvil Collection: Trades in Regency England: blacksmith, Jappanner and goats

Trades in Regency England: blacksmith, Jappanner and goats
6340292 Trades in Regency England: blacksmith, Jappanner and goats by Taylor, Isaac (1730-1807); (add.info.: Trades in Regency England: blacksmith, Jappanner and goats)

Background imageAnvil Collection: Venus Asking Vulcan for the Armour of Aeneas, 1732

Venus Asking Vulcan for the Armour of Aeneas, 1732
PWI82821 Venus Asking Vulcan for the Armour of Aeneas, 1732 by Boucher, Francois (1703-70); 252x175 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; ePeter Willi; French, out of copyright

Background imageAnvil Collection: Blacksmiths, c. 1870s (b / w photo)

Blacksmiths, c. 1870s (b / w photo)
495532 Blacksmiths, c.1870s (b/w photo) by Hooper, Willoughby Wallace (1837-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: Photograph taken while Hooper was serving with the Madras Light Infantry in South)

Background imageAnvil Collection: Caricature of Georges Clemenceau (1841-1929) from La Lune Rousse

Caricature of Georges Clemenceau (1841-1929) from La Lune Rousse
CHT225172 Caricature of Georges Clemenceau (1841-1929) from La Lune Rousse, 1879 (colour litho) by Gill, Andre (1840-85); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Background imageAnvil Collection: The Birth of the Giant of Modern Industry, illustration from

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

Background imageAnvil Collection: Great industries, workshops of construction, sawmill and machine tools at the Arbey

Great industries, workshops of construction, sawmill and machine tools at the Arbey
XIR280195 Great industries, workshops of construction, sawmill and machine tools at the Arbey Company (engraving) (b/w photo) by Bourdelin, Emile (fl.1890) (after); Musee de la Ville de Paris

Background imageAnvil Collection: The anvil (chromolitho)

The anvil (chromolitho)
977665 The anvil (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The anvil. French educational card, late 19th/early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageAnvil Collection: Relief depicting a blacksmiths shop and tools (stone)

Relief depicting a blacksmiths shop and tools (stone)
XIR125456 Relief depicting a blacksmiths shop and tools (stone) by Roman, (3rd century BC); Museo Nazionale d Abruzzo, Aquila, Abruzzo, Italy; out of copyright

Background imageAnvil Collection: The Blacksmiths Forge (oil on canvas)

The Blacksmiths Forge (oil on canvas)
RAF69376 The Blacksmiths Forge (oil on canvas) by Oudenrogge, Johannes Dircksz van (1622-53); 40.7x40.7 cm; Private Collection; Photo eRafael Valls Gallery, London, UK; Dutch, out of copyright

Background imageAnvil Collection: Plate 491. A, Hammering at Anvil; B, Hammering at Anvil, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)

Plate 491. A, Hammering at Anvil; B, Hammering at Anvil, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950102 Plate 491. A, Hammering at Anvil; B, Hammering at Anvil, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 23.7x30.5 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy

Background imageAnvil Collection: Glassmakers, (oil on canvas)

Glassmakers, (oil on canvas)
989558 Glassmakers, (oil on canvas) by Firmin-Girard, Marie Francois (1838-1921); 75x103 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Glassmakers; Verriers au Four. Marie Francois Firmin-Girard (1838-1921)

Background imageAnvil Collection: Prometheus stealing fire from the Gods (chromolitho)

Prometheus stealing fire from the Gods (chromolitho)
968392 Prometheus stealing fire from the Gods (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prometheus stealing fire from the Gods)

Background imageAnvil Collection: An Iron Forge, after Joseph Wright of Derby (1734-97), 1773 (mezzotint on laid paper)

An Iron Forge, after Joseph Wright of Derby (1734-97), 1773 (mezzotint on laid paper)
996324 An Iron Forge, after Joseph Wright of Derby (1734-97), 1773 (mezzotint on laid paper) by Earlom, Richard (1743-1822); Image: 47.9x59.5 cm; Art Gallery of Ontario, Toronto

Background imageAnvil Collection: The apprehensive blacksmiths apprentice (colour litho)

The apprehensive blacksmiths apprentice (colour litho)
3097089 The apprehensive blacksmiths apprentice (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The apprehensive blacksmiths apprentice)

Background imageAnvil Collection: Trotting Cracks at the Forge, pub. 1869, Currier & Ives (colour litho)

Trotting Cracks at the Forge, pub. 1869, Currier & Ives (colour litho)
3470978 Trotting Cracks at the Forge, pub. 1869, Currier & Ives (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; American, out of copyright



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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.