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Cutlery-making, c1750s
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Cutlery-making, c1750s
Cutlery-making, c1750s. Plate taken from volume II of Encyclopedie, ou Dictionnaire Raisonne de Science, des Arts et des Metiers, edited by Denis Diderot and Jean d Alembert and published in 14 volumes between 1751 and 1765. Diderot and d Alemberts Le Grand Encyclopedie was more than a summary of all contemporary knowledge, it served as a manifesto for a new way of looking at the world by depicting and describing many of the instruments and processes which transformed the world during the Industrial Revolution
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Anvil Cutlery Dalembert Denis Denis Diderot Diderot Hammer Instrument Jean Jean Dalembert Jean Le Rond Dalembert Knife Knives Lathe Machine Machinery Nail Oxford Science Archive Pincers Pliers Rope Spatula Wheel Workshop Screwdriver
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This print takes us back to the bustling world of cutlery-making in the 18th century. Captured from volume II of Encyclopedie, ou Dictionnaire Raisonne de Science, des Arts et des Metiers, edited by Denis Diderot and Jean d Alembert, this plate serves as a visual manifesto for the transformative power of the Industrial Revolution. In this intricate scene, we witness skilled craftsmen meticulously crafting knives with an array of tools. The workshop is filled with activity as hammers strike metal on anvils, pincers hold materials firmly in place, and lathes spin with precision. The machinery hums along while ropes hang from above like a symphony conductor's baton. The image captures not only the physical instruments used but also showcases the spirit of innovation that defined this era. It symbolizes a new way of looking at the world - one that embraced progress and celebrated human ingenuity. As we delve into each detail within this monochrome composition, it becomes evident that every element plays its part in shaping history. From screws to spatulas and wheels to nails – these seemingly ordinary objects were integral components driving societal transformation during this period. Thanks to The Print Collector's preservation efforts through Oxford Science Archive, we can now marvel at this snapshot frozen in time. This print transports us back centuries ago when cutlery-making was not just a craft but an embodiment of human advancement itself.
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