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Wheelwright hammering a metal cover onto a
Wheelwright hammering a metal cover onto a wooden wheel in a yard. Handcoloured woodcut engraving from The Book of English Trades and Library of the Useful Arts, Phillips, London, 1818
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Media ID 23158624
© Florilegius/Mary Evans
Apprentice Arts Axle Hammer Labour Occupation Skilled Spoke Trades Useful Wheel Wheelwright Woodcut Workshop Yard
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into the past with our exquisite Fine Art Prints from Media Storehouse, featuring this captivating image of a Wheelwright at work. Meticulously sourced from the vast archives of Mary Evans Prints Online, this hand-colored woodcut engraving from The Book of English Trades and Library of the Useful Arts, published in 1818, offers a rare glimpse into the artistry and craftsmanship of a bygone era. Add a touch of history and character to your home or office with this stunning, museum-quality print.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 36.1cm x 50.8cm (14.2" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 66cm (22" x 26")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
1. Title: A Wheelwright at Work: The Art of Crafting Wheels This handcoloured woodcut engraving depicts a dedicated wheelwright in the midst of his craft, meticulously hammering a metal cover onto a wooden wheel in a quintessential English yard. The scene exudes an authentic and timeless essence of the 19th century, as captured in The Book of English Trades and Library of the Useful Arts, published by Phillips in London in 1818. The wheelwright, with his muscular arms and focused expression, expertly wields a large hammer to secure the metal cover onto the wooden wheel. The cover, designed to protect the wheel's wooden spokes and axle, is a crucial component of the wheel's durability and functionality. Surrounding the wheelwright, various tools of his trade are scattered across the yard, including spokes, axles, and other essential components. The intricate details of the engraving, from the texture of the wooden wheel to the folds in the wheelwright's clothing, offer a glimpse into the skilled labour and dedication required to master this ancient craft. The wheelwright's apprentice, observing in the background, hints at the long-standing tradition of passing down knowledge and expertise from one generation to the next. This enchanting image not only showcases the beauty and artistry of the wheelwright's occupation but also highlights the importance of skilled labour and the pride taken in the creation of essential items, such as wheels, that have been a vital part of human progress for centuries.
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