Nasmyth Collection

Robert Burns / Nasmyth
ROBERT BURNS Scottish national poet Portrait

Steam hammer, details of piston and cylinder
Steam hammer, front elevation and details of piston and cylinder

A View of the Thames: Greenwich in the distance, 1820 Artist: Patrick Nasmyth
A View of the Thames: Greenwich in the distance, 1820. Painting held at The Tate, London. From A Catalogue of the Pictures and Drawings in the collection of Frederick John Nettleford Volume III

A Woodmans Cottage, 1820. Artist: Patrick Nasmyth
A Woodmans Cottage, 1820. Painting held at the National Galleries of Scotland, Scottish National Gallery, Edinburgh. From A Catalogue of the Pictures

J Nasmyths patent steam hammer, front elevation

Penshurst Place, Kent Signed in black paint, lower left: Pat Nasymth"
Penshurst Place, Kent Signed in black paint, lower left: " Pat Nasymth", Patrick Nasmyth, 1787-1831, British

Automatic speed regulator

A View of Cessford and the Village of Caverton, Roxboroughshire in the Distance Signed and dated in brown paint, lower left: " Ptk Nasymth | 1813", Patrick Nasmyth, 1787-1831, British

Casting a mortar at Grissell's Regent's Canal Ironworks, City Road, London, 1855 (engraving)
538551 Casting a mortar at Grissell's Regent's Canal Ironworks, City Road, London, 1855 (engraving); (add.info.: Casting a mortar at Grissell's Regent's Canal Ironworks, City Road)

Mare & Co.'s iron shipbuilding works, 1850
3330525 Mare & Co.'s iron shipbuilding works, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration of Mare & Co.'s iron shipbuilding works, Row Creek, Blackwall. In the background a Nasmyth hammer is in use)

Casting the cylinders for the hydraulic press (lift) used to raise the prefabricated sections of the Britannia Tubular
538554 Casting the cylinders for the hydraulic press (lift) used to raise the prefabricated sections of the Britannia Tubular Bridge across the Menai Straits

Henry Deacon (b / w photo)
3649861 Henry Deacon (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Henry Deacon. Illustration for A History of the Chemical Industry in Widnes by D W F Hardie)

Holbrook Gaskell I (b / w photo)
3649839 Holbrook Gaskell I (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Holbrook Gaskell I)

Nasmyths steam hammer (b / w photo)
3652693 Nasmyths steam hammer (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nasmyths steam hammer)

Nasmyths Steam Hammer at Work (engraving)
2799935 Nasmyths Steam Hammer at Work (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nasmyths Steam Hammer at Work)

Portrait of Burns, from the Picture by Nasmyth, with Scenes from the Poets Works (engraving)
2772046 Portrait of Burns, from the Picture by Nasmyth, with Scenes from the Poets Works (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of Burns)

Loch Doon, Ayrshire, before 1840 (oil on canvas)
5938233 Loch Doon, Ayrshire, before 1840 (oil on canvas) by Nasmyth, Alexander (1758-1840); 45.2x61 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; eFitzwilliam Museum; Scottish, out of copyright

Nasmyths patent steam hammer, 1844. Creator: Unknown
Nasmyths patent steam hammer, 1844. Diagram of the...novel machine, which has just been set to work at the Royal Dock-yard, Devonport [in Devon]

James Nasmyth (Steam Hammer), 1843-47. Creators: David Octavius Hill, Robert Adamson
James Nasmyth (Steam Hammer), 1843-47

NASMYTH STEAM HAMMER
STEAM HAMMER - Original drawings for Nasmyths Steam Hammer

James Nasmyth, printers sample for the Worlds Inventors souvenir album (A25) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes, 1888

Near Penshurst, Kent, 1828. Creator: Patrick Nasmyth
Near Penshurst, Kent, 1828

Robert Burns, Scottish poet, 19th century (1894). Artist: William Walker
Robert Burns (1759-1796), Scottish poet, 19th century (1894). From A Collection of Engraved Portraits (Further Selection) Exhibited by the Late James Anderson Rose

The Water Mill, Carshalton, 1830, (c1915). Artist: Patrick Nasmyth
The Water Mill, Carshalton, 1830, (c1915). The painting is held by the Guildhall Art Gallery, London. From International Art: Past and Present by Alfred Yockney. [Virtue & Company, London, c1915]

Old Cottages on the Brent, looking towards Harrow, 1830. Artist: Patrick Nasmyth
Old Cottages on the Brent, looking towards Harrow, 1830. Painting held at The Ashmolean Museum of Art and Archaeology, Oxford

The Edge of the Wood, c1824. Artist: Patrick Nasmyth
The Edge of the Wood, c1824. Painting held at the Glasgow Museums Resource Centre, Glasgow. From A Catalogue of the Pictures and Drawings in the collection of Frederick John Nettleford Volume III

A Rough Road, 1826. Artist: Patrick Nasmyth
A Rough Road, 1826. Painting held at the Aberdeen Art Gallery & Museums, Aberdeen. From A Catalogue of the Pictures and Drawings in the collection of Frederick John Nettleford Volume III

The Valley of the Tweed, c1803. Artist: Patrick Nasmyth
The Valley of the Tweed, c1803. Painting held at the National Galleries of Scotland, Scottish National Gallery, Edinburgh

A Woody Landscape, with Figures and Sheep, c1805. Artist: Alexander Nasmyth
A Woody Landscape, with Figures and Sheep, c1805. Painting held at the National Galleries of Scotland, Scottish National Gallery, Edinburgh

Robert Burns - Poet, 1840. Artist: John Rogers
Robert Burns - Poet, 1840. Robert Burns, Scottish poet. Burns (1759-1796) was a pioneer of the Romantic movement. After Alexander Nasmyth (1758-1840)

A View In Surrey, c1797-1831, (1919). Artist: Patrick Nasmyth
A View In Surrey. From The Connoisseur Volume LV [Otto Limited, London, 1919]

Robert Burns, Scottish poet (1759-1796), 1912
Robert Burns, Scottish poet. Burns (1759-1796) was a pioneer of the Romantic movement. This portrait is after Alexander Nasmyth (1758-1840). Taken from R. J

Robert Burns, taken from a series of cigarette cards, 1935
Robert Burns. From the painting by Alexander Nasmyth, at the National Portrait Gallery. Taken from a series of cigarette cards entitled Celebrities of British History produced by Carreas Ltd, 1935

Nasmyths patent steam hammer, 1866. The steam hammer was invented by the Scottish engineer and inventor James Nasmyth (1808-1890)

Landscape, with Pool and Tree in foreground, 1828. Artist: Patrick Nasmyth
Landscape, with Pool and Tree in foreground, 1828. From A Catalogue of the Pictures and Drawings in the collection of Frederick John Nettleford Volume III. - I to S, by C. Reginald Grundy and F

Nasmyths steam hammer at work, (c1880). Artist: Roberts
Nasmyths steam hammer at work, (c1880). The steam hammer was invented by the Scottish engineer and inventor James Nasmyth (1808-1890)

James Nasmyths steam hammer, 1900. Artist: E Zimmer
James Nasmyths steam hammer, 1900. The steam hammer was invented by the Scottish engineer and inventor James Nasmyth (1808-1890)

James Nasmyth, Scottish engineer and astronomer, 1877. Artist: Lock & Whitfield
James Nasmyth, Scottish engineer and astronomer, 1877. Nasmyth is best known for his invention of the steam hammer. From Men of Mark

James Hall Nasmyth, Scottish engineer and inventor, (c1924). Nasmyth (sometimes spelled Nasmith, 1808-1890) was famous for his development of the steam hammer

Robert Burns, Scottish poet, 19th century. Artist: W Holl
Robert Burns, Scottish poet, 19th century. Portrait of Burns (1759-1796)

Casting the cylinder of the Britannia Press at the Bank Quay Foundry, Warrington, 1851. Casting the cylinders for the hydraulic press (lift)

Casting a mortar at Grissells Regents Canal Ironworks, City Road, London, 1855. A Nasmyth safety ladle (invented 1838) is being used. From The Illustrated London News, December 29 1855

James Nasmyths steam hammer erected in his foundry near Manchester in 1832. Artist: James Nasmyth
James Nasmyths steam hammer erected in his foundry near Manchester in 1832. The steam hammer was invented by the Scottish engineer and inventor James Nasmyth (1808-1890)

Robert Burns, Scottish poet, late 18th century. At the centre left is the Bridge of Doon which features in his poem Tam o Shanter (1791)

James Nasmyths Patent Steam Hammer. From Cyclopaedia Of Useful Arts And Manufactures By Charles Tomlinson

Nasmyth hammer at steel works, Sheffield, Yorkshire
Male workers are dwarfed by the massive Nasmyth hammer at the Atlas Steel Works, Sheffield, South Yorkshire. Date: circa 1902

Cornish engines erected - East London Water Works
Cornish engines erected at the East London Water Works, Old Ford Date: 1842

James Nasmyths floating mortar of short range by which an enemy invading ship may be destroyed

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Nasmyth: A Legacy of Art, Invention, and Poetry The name Nasmyth is synonymous with creativity and innovation. From the renowned Scottish poet Robert Burns to the pioneering engineer James Nasmyth, this family has left an indelible mark on history. Robert Burns, a literary genius whose words continue to resonate today, found inspiration in his friendship with Patrick Nasmyth. The artist's ability to capture the essence of nature in his paintings was a perfect match for Burns' heartfelt verses. In 1820, Patrick Nasmyth showcased his artistic prowess through two masterpieces - "A Woodmans Cottage" and "A View of the Thames: Greenwich in the distance. " These works transported viewers into idyllic landscapes that stirred their imaginations. While Patrick explored artistry on canvas, his brother James delved into engineering marvels. His invention of the steam hammer revolutionized heavy industry by providing immense power for forging metal. With intricate details like pistons and cylinders meticulously designed, Nasmyth's steam hammer became a symbol of industrial progress. James Nasmyth's patent steam hammer boasted not only raw power but also ingenuity. Equipped with an automatic speed regulator, it ensured precise control over each strike. This groundbreaking technology propelled industries forward while ensuring safety and efficiency. The legacy continued as Alexander Nasmyth immortalized Robert Burns through oil painting. This captivating portrait captured both the physical likeness and inner spirit of Scotland's beloved bard. Beyond artistry and engineering feats lay breathtaking vistas brought to life by J. Nasmyths lens. "A View of Cessford and the Village of Caverton" showcased Roxboroughshire's beauty from afar—a testament to James' talent behind the camera lens capturing nature at its finest. As we delve further into history, we encounter individuals who played pivotal roles alongside nascent technologies—Henry Deacon and Holbrook Gaskell I stood beside Nasymth, contributing their expertise and vision to the steam hammer's success.