Blacksmith Collection

Shoeing, 1844, (1938). Artist: Edwin Henry Landseer
Shoeing, 1844. Painting held at the Tate Britain, London. From World-Famous Paintings edited by J. Greig Pirie [W. & G. Foyle, Ltd, London, 1938.]

Blacksmith Tools 1875
A range of tools used by a blacksmith or ironsmith, including pincers, a hook, files, a hammer and a mallet. 1875

Blacksmiths outside their forge
A superb photograph of six Blacksmiths and coachbuilders posing for a photograph outside their forge/workshop, each holding the tools of their trade

Bismarck as Blacksmith
OTTO BISMARCK Prussian statesman, depicted as Smith of the Nation, handing a newly forged sword to Germania

The Iron Forge Viewed from Without, c. 1770s (oil on canvas)
BAL16108 The Iron Forge Viewed from Without, c.1770s (oil on canvas) by Wright of Derby, Joseph (1734-97); 105x140 cm; State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia; English, out of copyright

Blacksmith & Horse 19C
A blacksmith puts a new shoe on a bay mare

Horseshoer. Coloured engraving (19th c. )
Horseshoer. Coloured engraving (19th c.)

Blacksmith at work in his forge
An elderly blacksmith hammering a horseshoe on his anvil. The owner of the horse awaiting a new set of shoes looks in at the window, while the blacksmiths cat scratches an ear on the work bench

Blacksmith shoeing a Metropolitan Police horse
A blacksmith shoeing a Metropolitan Police horse. There are discarded horseshoes on the floor, and more hanging from a rack on the wall. Date: circa 1960s

Interior of the Forge, 1837 (oil on canvas)
XIR154717 Interior of the Forge, 1837 (oil on canvas) by Parran, Rosine (fl.1831-39); 65x53 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Angers, France; French, out of copyright

Portrait of a blacksmith at work, town of Axoum (Axum) (Aksum), Tigre region, Ethiopia, Africa

Cockney Blacksmith / 1932
Mr Charles Mitchell, the village smithy of Pyecombe, Sussex, claims to be a real cockney. Pyecombe forge have been making their famous crooks for centuries

C17 Blacksmith / Woodcut
Two blacksmiths work with hammers at an anvil, while behind them their furnace roars

Amish Blacksmith
Anna Zhang

BLACKSMITHS, c1903. Two blacksmiths making a metal hoop, possibly for a wagon wheel. Photograph, c1903

Northop Smithy
A picturesque old smithy (blacksmiths shop) at Northop, Flintshire, Wales. Date: 1930s

THE VILLAGE BLACKSMITH. Line engraving, American, 1862, after a painting by Richard Elmore

The Old Smithy, Gretna Green, Scotland

Farriery may become a lost art, but the ancient smithy at Blaydon flourishes now, for Messrs. Bell and Company, the owners, have turned their attention almost exclusively to the making of boat hooks

Village Blacksmith
Village blacksmith at work at his forge. circa 1905

Farrier shoeing horse drinking water from trough near open stable doors, rear view

South Kirkby Smithy early 1900s

Yorkshire Blacksmith
The Smithy (blacksmith) at work at his anvil in Dent, Yorkshire, England. Date: 1930s

Blacksmith / Chatterbox
The village blacksmith

The Flemish Farrier, 1822. Creator: Theodore Gericault
The Flemish Farrier, 1822

Blacksmith American 1858 Daguerreotype
Blacksmith; American; about 1858; Daguerreotype

Farrier at his Forge
A farrier and his boy apprentice in a forge in Reading, Berkshire, England

Europe, Scotland, Gretna Green. Tartan Shop. THIS IMAGE RESTRICTED - Not available to U.S. land tour travel operators. Property released for travel, tourism, or educational use

Bronze Age Swords and rapiers from Torres de Oeste, Catoira, Spain, 8th century BC (metal)
AIS5355979 Bronze Age Swords and rapiers from Torres de Oeste, Catoira, Spain, 8th century BC (metal); Museo de Pontevedra, Galicia, Spain; (add.info.: Pontevedra, Pontevedra Museum); © Iberfoto.

Richard Trevithick's high pressure tram engine
5308291 Richard Trevithick's high pressure tram engine.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Richard Trevithick's high pressure tram engine)

Self portrait of Quintin Matsys or the Blacksmith of Antwerp
5854997 Self portrait of Quintin Matsys or the Blacksmith of Antwerp; (add.info.: Self portrait of Quintin Matsys or the Blacksmith of Antwerp (1460-1529), Flemish history and portrait artist

Little Workers: The Blacksmith (colour litho)
8629543 Little Workers: The Blacksmith (colour litho) by Hardy, Evelyn Stuart (1865-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Blacksmith)

John Cayford, the original of Joe Gargery, the Blacksmith, in Dickens's Great Expectations (b/w photo)
8641407 John Cayford, the original of Joe Gargery, the Blacksmith, in Dickens's Great Expectations (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Berry, Bevel, Bible, Billiards, Bird-cage, Bison, Bittern, Blackbird, Black-board, Blacksmith, Black snake
8650034 Berry, Bevel, Bible, Billiards, Bird-cage, Bison, Bittern, Blackbird, Black-board, Blacksmith, Black snake, Blindfold (engraving) by German School

Blacksmith and his assistant in a forge working
NWI4826478 Blacksmith and his assistant in a forge working.; (add.info.: Blacksmith and his assistant in a forge working.); Photo © North Wind Pictures.

Persecution of Protestants in France under Henry II (1547-1559). Huguenot smith arrested for refusing to attend Mass
865380 Persecution of Protestants in France under Henry II (1547-1559). Huguenot smith arrested for refusing to attend Mass and working on a saint's day

Costumes and armour of German knights, 13th century, 1889 (chromolithograph)
5912603 Costumes and armour of German knights, 13th century, 1889 (chromolithograph); (add.info.: Costumes of German knights in battle A,B)

An engraving depicting a blacksmith preparing to shoe a horse, 19th century
5311074 An engraving depicting a blacksmith preparing to shoe a horse, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1884); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Mechanical blacksmiths (engraving)
2604084 Mechanical blacksmiths (engraving); (add.info.: Hero of Alexandria's (lst century AD) mechanical blacksmiths. Woodcut from "Gli Artificiose e curiosi moti spiritale de Herone"

Venus in the Forge of Vulcan, 1620-78 (oil on panel)
8726581 Venus in the Forge of Vulcan, 1620-78 (oil on panel) by Brueghel, Jan the Younger (1601-78) (workshop); 60.5x90.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: By Workshop of Jan Brueghel The Younger).

Decorative title page (engraving)
8672648 Decorative title page (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Decorative title page)

A Blacksmith working at his forge (watercolour)
8835607 A Blacksmith working at his forge (watercolour) by Gibbs, John B. (active 1888-1918); Bourne Gallery, Reigate, Surrey, UK; (add.info.: JOHN B. GIBBS (British)

Richard Trevithick's locomotive
5308292 Richard Trevithick's locomotive.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Richard Trevithick's steam locomotive of 1804 for the Penydarren tram line)

Portrait of Pat Lyon, blacksmith in his forge
NWI4826500 Portrait of Pat Lyon, blacksmith in his forge.; (add.info.: Portrait of Pat Lyon, blacksmith in his forge.); Photo © North Wind Pictures.

Music. Opera. The dwarf Mime and Siegfried in the forge. Illustration in: Siegfried, opera by Richard Wagner (1876)
3434048 Music. Opera. The dwarf Mime and Siegfried in the forge. Illustration in: Siegfried, opera by Richard Wagner (1876), Germany, c.1910 (postcard); (add.info.: Opera. Coll. Part. Music. Opera)

Two black men at work, 1865
1576360 Two black men at work, 1865; (add.info.: Two black men at work. One, a stonemason, carves a large column. The other, a smith)

Blacksmith's workshop in ancient Greece (litho)
8663782 Blacksmith's workshop in ancient Greece (litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Blacksmith's workshop in ancient Greece)

Smithy, study for "Das Gericht", c.1883 (charcoal)
XOS5882878 Smithy, study for "Das Gericht", c.1883 (charcoal) by Crone, Samuel H.(1858-1913); 121.4x94.2 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: Drawing by Samuel H. Crone).

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"The Artistry and Craftsmanship of the Blacksmith: A Glimpse into History" Step back in time to 1844, as we explore the captivating world of blacksmiths. Renowned artist Edwin Henry Landseer brings their trade to life with his masterpiece "Shoeing. " This painting beautifully captures the skill and dedication required to forge horseshoes, a vital task for horses' well-being. Fast forward to 1875, where we discover an array tools that were essential for their craft. These instruments served as extensions of their hands, allowing them to shape metal with precision and finesse. Intriguingly, even political figures found inspiration in the blacksmith's trade. Bismarck himself was depicted as a blacksmith in 1938, symbolizing his strength and ability to shape nations just like iron at the anvil. Venturing outside the confines of the forge, we witness blacksmiths engaging with their surroundings. Whether it be conversing with fellow craftsmen or taking a momentary break from work, these images reveal glimpses into their daily lives beyond forging metal. The bond between a blacksmith and his equine companions is undeniable. In countless artworks from the 19th century onwards, we see skilled artisans carefully shoeing horses – ensuring both comfort and protection for our four-legged friends. Delving deeper into history reveals colored engravings showcasing Horseshoers hard at work during this era. The vibrant depictions highlight not only their expertise but also serve as testaments to how integral they were within society. Traveling further back in time through oil paintings takes us to c. 1770s when "The Iron Forge Viewed from Without" mesmerized viewers with its depiction of flames dancing amidst billowing smoke—an atmospheric glimpse into this age-old profession.