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Craftsmanship is an art that transcends time and spans across various fields

Background imageCraftsman Collection: CAILLEBOTTE: PLANERS, 1875. The Floor Planers. Oil on canvas by Gustave Caillebotte

CAILLEBOTTE: PLANERS, 1875. The Floor Planers. Oil on canvas by Gustave Caillebotte

Background imageCraftsman Collection: Medieval goldsmith at work

Medieval goldsmith at work
Workshop of Etienne Delaulne, a goldsmith in Paris, 1500s. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction of a 16th-century illustration

Background imageCraftsman Collection: A Watchmaker at Work

A Watchmaker at Work
A clock and watchmaker seated at his bench makes fine adjustments to a watch part, possibly a cog. He uses a bow lathe ?. Wall, mantel & grandfather clocks can be seen

Background imageCraftsman Collection: Centaur at the village blacksmith. Painting by Arnold Bocklin (1829-1901), Oil On Canvas

Centaur at the village blacksmith. Painting by Arnold Bocklin (1829-1901), Oil On Canvas
LSE4315221 Centaur at the village blacksmith. Painting by Arnold Bocklin (1829-1901), Oil On Canvas, 1888. Swiss art, 19th century, symbolism. Museum of Fine Arts Budapest (Hungary)

Background imageCraftsman Collection: Wheelwright makinbg wooden wheels, Blists Hill, Ironbridge

Wheelwright makinbg wooden wheels, Blists Hill, Ironbridge
A skilled wheelwright works on a wooden cart wheel in his workshop at Blists Hill Working Museum, Ironbridge, Shropshire. First published The Independent newspaper Date: 1989

Background imageCraftsman Collection: The Iron Forge Viewed from Without, c. 1770s (oil on canvas)

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

Background imageCraftsman Collection: Manufacture of cork balls at Chingford General view of the house 28 November 1922

Manufacture of cork balls at Chingford General view of the house 28 November 1922

Background imageCraftsman Collection: Mr George Lailey engaged in the ancient craft of wooden bowl making at Bucklebury, Berks

Mr George Lailey engaged in the ancient craft of wooden bowl making at Bucklebury, Berks. An industry carried on by his father, Grandfather and Great Grandfather. 10 December 1922

Background imageCraftsman Collection: Blacksmith at work in his forge

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

Background imageCraftsman Collection: Terracotta Rhubarb Forcers

Terracotta Rhubarb Forcers
Potter John Huggins making Terracotta Rhubarb Forcers at his workshop at Ruardean in the Frest of Dean Glos

Background imageCraftsman Collection: BLACKSMITHS, c1903. Two blacksmiths making a metal hoop, possibly for a wagon wheel

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

Background imageCraftsman Collection: Engraving glass JLP01_08_061032a

Engraving glass JLP01_08_061032a
COVENTRY CATHEDRAL, PRIORY STREET, COVENTRY. John Hutton engraving a panel of glass on the West Screen at Coventry Cathedral

Background imageCraftsman Collection: Potter Bridget Appleby and the staff of the Briglin Pottery Crawford Street, Marylebone

Potter Bridget Appleby and the staff of the Briglin Pottery Crawford Street, Marylebone, London, showing of their Harold Wilson commemoration mugs

Background imageCraftsman Collection: George Calver, English instrument maker

George Calver, English instrument maker
George Calver (1834-1927) English scientific instrument maker

Background imageCraftsman Collection: THE VILLAGE BLACKSMITH. Line engraving, American, 1862, after a painting by Richard Elmore

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

Background imageCraftsman Collection: ALLEGORY OF MERCURY, 1496. Personification of Mercury, the planet of science

ALLEGORY OF MERCURY, 1496. Personification of Mercury, the planet of science and the arts. Woodcut from Nicolas Le Rouges Le grand kalendrier des bergieres, Troyes, 1496

Background imageCraftsman Collection: Regency era window curtains

Regency era window curtains
6339805 Regency era window curtains by British School, (18th-19th century); (add.info.: Regency era window curtains)

Background imageCraftsman Collection: Harry Crabb seen here making concertinas in his workshop at Liverpool Street

Harry Crabb seen here making concertinas in his workshop at Liverpool Street, Islington, London 15th May 1967

Background imageCraftsman Collection: Tipton Slasher sculpture

Tipton Slasher sculpture
Welder and sculptor Jack Bouckley, of Wolverhampton, works on a metal sculpture of 19th Century Black Country heavyweight prize fighter William Perry, known as The Tipton Slasher

Background imageCraftsman Collection: Farrier MCF01_02_0117

Farrier MCF01_02_0117
East Cliff, Rye, Rother, East Sussex. A horse being shod in a blacksmiths forge near Landgate, with a man and two boys watching the farrier at work

Background imageCraftsman Collection: Ogre cooking people for breakfast (litho)

Ogre cooking people for breakfast (litho)
7149264 Ogre cooking people for breakfast (litho) by Kley, Heinrich (1863-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ogre cooking people for breakfast)

Background imageCraftsman Collection: the spinners or the fable of Arachne Painting by Diego Rodriguez de Silva y Velasquez

the spinners or the fable of Arachne Painting by Diego Rodriguez de Silva y Velasquez
JLJ4665387 the spinners or the fable of Arachne Painting by Diego Rodriguez de Silva y Velasquez (1599-1660), c. 1653. Sun. 2, 2x2, 89 m Madrid, Musee du Prado - The spinners or The fable of Arachne

Background imageCraftsman Collection: Portrait of Man or 'The Tailor'Painting by Giovan Battista Moroni

Portrait of Man or "The Tailor"Painting by Giovan Battista Moroni
LRI4662547 Portrait of Man or " The Tailor" Painting by Giovan Battista Moroni (Giovanbattista, Giovanni Battista) (ca. 1529-1578) 1570 Dim

Background imageCraftsman Collection: The Christmas tradition in England is stronger than the crisis (colour litho)

The Christmas tradition in England is stronger than the crisis (colour litho)
2778113 The Christmas tradition in England is stronger than the crisis (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imageCraftsman Collection: Mrs Clamp The Carpenters Wife (colour litho)

Mrs Clamp The Carpenters Wife (colour litho)
2797307 Mrs Clamp The Carpenters Wife (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mrs Clamp The Carpenters Wife)

Background imageCraftsman Collection: New Cricket bat. Ted Jolly 62. The new 'Revolutionary'

New Cricket bat. Ted Jolly 62. The new "Revolutionary"
New Cricket bat. Ted Jolly 62. The new " Revolutionary" cricket bat in production at the Gray-Nicholis factory in Robertsbridge, Sussex. April 1975 75-1953-004

Background imageCraftsman Collection: New Cricket bat. Ted Jolly 62. The new 'Revolutionary'

New Cricket bat. Ted Jolly 62. The new "Revolutionary"
New Cricket bat. Ted Jolly 62. The new " Revolutionary" cricket bat in production at the Gray-Nicholis factory in Robertsbridge, Sussex. April 1975 75-1953-001

Background imageCraftsman Collection: New Cricket bat. Ted Jolly 62. The new 'Revolutionary'

New Cricket bat. Ted Jolly 62. The new "Revolutionary"
New Cricket bat. Ted Jolly 62. The new " Revolutionary" cricket bat in production at the Gray-Nicholis factory in Robertsbridge, Sussex. April 1975 75-1953-007

Background imageCraftsman Collection: New Cricket bat. Ted Jolly 62. The new 'Revolutionary'

New Cricket bat. Ted Jolly 62. The new "Revolutionary"
New Cricket bat. Ted Jolly 62. The new " Revolutionary" cricket bat in production at the Gray-Nicholis factory in Robertsbridge, Sussex. April 1975 75-1953-002

Background imageCraftsman Collection: New Cricket bat. Ted Jolly 62. The new 'Revolutionary'

New Cricket bat. Ted Jolly 62. The new "Revolutionary"
New Cricket bat. Ted Jolly 62. The new " Revolutionary" cricket bat in production at the Gray-Nicholis factory in Robertsbridge, Sussex. April 1975 75-1953

Background imageCraftsman Collection: Tile representation of handicrafts. Catalan school

Tile representation of handicrafts. Catalan school, 17th-18th c. Ceramics. Proc: SPAIN. CATALONIA

Background imageCraftsman Collection: Goldsmith, reproduction of a woodcut by Jost Amman (1539-91) from Le Moyen Age

Goldsmith, reproduction of a woodcut by Jost Amman (1539-91) from Le Moyen Age
KW260638 Goldsmith, reproduction of a woodcut by Jost Amman (1539-91) from Le Moyen Age et La Renaissance by Paul Lacroix (1806-84) published 1847 (litho) by French School

Background imageCraftsman Collection: Nigeria, Sokoto - Carving gourds

Nigeria, Sokoto - Carving gourds Date: circa 1920s

Background imageCraftsman Collection: GLASSBLOWING, 18th CENTURY. The glassmaker begins to blow the glass after the second heat

GLASSBLOWING, 18th CENTURY. The glassmaker begins to blow the glass after the second heat. Copper engraving, French, 18th century

Background imageCraftsman Collection: Decorating Pottery - Barons Art - Barnstaple

Decorating Pottery - Barons Art - Barnstaple
Decorating by hand at Barons Art Pottery at Barnstaple, Devon

Background imageCraftsman Collection: Making horse tack in a workshop

Making horse tack in a workshop
Two craftsmen preparing the leatherwork for horse tack; shaping, stretching and sewing the pieces to the correct shape and size. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Background imageCraftsman Collection: A signwriter painting a pub sign

A signwriter painting a pub sign
A signwriter paints the pub sign for the Hare and Hounds pub. Behind him can be seen other examples of his art and traditional tavern signs hanging in situ. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Background imageCraftsman Collection: Saddler at Work C. 1800

Saddler at Work C. 1800
A saddler, in apron, works at a bench. Various tools can be seen in his workshop including a round paring knife

Background imageCraftsman Collection: The foundation of Constantinople by Emperor Constantinople the great who transferred the imperiale capital to Byzantium

The foundation of Constantinople by Emperor Constantinople the great who transferred the imperiale capital to Byzantium
ELD4886070 The foundation of Constantinople by Emperor Constantinople the great who transferred the imperiale capital to Byzantium, which he renamed Constantinople

Background imageCraftsman Collection: The blacksmith, in Imagier de l'enfance, c. 1900 (engraving)

The blacksmith, in Imagier de l'enfance, c. 1900 (engraving)
DUV4206259 The blacksmith, in Imagier de l enfance, c.1900 (engraving) by Raffin, Ferdinand (1870?-1948); 14.5 x 18.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The blacksmith)

Background imageCraftsman Collection: Regency era window curtains for a boudoir, 1800

Regency era window curtains for a boudoir, 1800
6339794 Regency era window curtains for a boudoir, 1800 by British School, (18th-19th century); (add.info.: Regency era window curtains for a boudoir, 1800)

Background imageCraftsman Collection: The Little Miss Pussy Cats helping in the kitchen (colour litho)

The Little Miss Pussy Cats helping in the kitchen (colour litho)
7157455 The Little Miss Pussy Cats helping in the kitchen (colour litho) by Wain, Louis (1860-1939) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Little Miss Pussy Cats helping in the kitchen)

Background imageCraftsman Collection: Vol-au-vent (litho)

Vol-au-vent (litho)
7158785 Vol-au-vent (litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vol-au-vent)

Background imageCraftsman Collection: Francois Rude Working on the Arc de Triomphe, 1893 (oil on canvas)

Francois Rude Working on the Arc de Triomphe, 1893 (oil on canvas)
CH440528 Francois Rude Working on the Arc de Triomphe, 1893 (oil on canvas) by Sylvestre

Background imageCraftsman Collection: Menu illustration: Mustard (colour litho)

Menu illustration: Mustard (colour litho)
6029942 Menu illustration: Mustard (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mustard. Menu illustration published by Marcus Ward, late 19th century)

Background imageCraftsman Collection: French kitchen (b / w photo)

French kitchen (b / w photo)
2796989 French kitchen (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: French kitchen. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageCraftsman Collection: Metallurgy: 'The great forge of Fourchambault Detail

Metallurgy: "The great forge of Fourchambault Detail
JLJ4595970 Metallurgy: " The great forge of Fourchambault Detail. Painting by Francois Bonhomme (1809-1881) 1839 Fourchambault

Background imageCraftsman Collection: Young lavandiere Painting by Ernest Hebert (1817-1908) 19th century Sun

Young lavandiere Painting by Ernest Hebert (1817-1908) 19th century Sun
JLJ4571732 Young lavandiere Painting by Ernest Hebert (1817-1908) 19th century Sun

Background imageCraftsman Collection: Industrial Revolution: 'La grande forge de Fourchambault'

Industrial Revolution: "La grande forge de Fourchambault"
JLJ4653139 Industrial Revolution: " La grande forge de Fourchambault" Detail of painting by Francois Bonhomme (1809-1881) 1839

Background imageCraftsman Collection: British Countryside - Cutting Chestnuts

British Countryside - Cutting Chestnuts
British Countryside - A Woodman cutting Chestnuts at Midhurst, Sussex - from which barrel hoops, fencing and bean sticks are made. Date: 1938

Background imageCraftsman Collection: Cabinet Makers in Shoreditch

Cabinet Makers in Shoreditch
A man guides a piece of wood through a large saw at a cabinet makers in Shoreditch, London. 1940s

Background imageCraftsman Collection: Masks are made of mixture of cotton, clay, and paper

Masks are made of mixture of cotton, clay, and paper. They are made by the experienced artisans of Nepal who have been in this business for generations

Background imageCraftsman Collection: Ms Palat. 218-220 Book IX Aztec feather artisan designing and cutting patterns

Ms Palat. 218-220 Book IX Aztec feather artisan designing and cutting patterns
XTD82720 Ms Palat

Background imageCraftsman Collection: Team of Carpenters making a cart

Team of Carpenters making a cart
Three carpenters make a cart under the watchful gaze of an elder craftsman or the intended recipent of the cart. Watercolour Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Background imageCraftsman Collection: Moroccan Pouf Makers

Moroccan Pouf Makers
Moroccan Pouf makers

Background imageCraftsman Collection: The spur maker The armourer, 16th century. Engraving

The spur maker The armourer, 16th century. Engraving
The trades. The spur maker. Facsimile after a drawing and engraving by Jost Amman in the 16th century. Moeurs, usages et costumes au moyen-age et a l'epoque de la Renaissance, by Paul Lacroix

Background imageCraftsman Collection: The trades. The armourer, 16th century. Engraving

The trades. The armourer, 16th century. Engraving
The trades. The armourer. Facsimile after a drawing and engraving by Jost Amman in the 16th century. Moeurs, usages et costumes au moyen-age et a l'epoque de la Renaissance, by Paul Lacroix

Background imageCraftsman Collection: French druggist and grocer, 16th century. Engraving

French druggist and grocer, 16th century. Engraving after an illustration by Jean de Vries in the 16th century

Background imageCraftsman Collection: French druggist and grocer, 16th century. Engraving

French druggist and grocer, 16th century. Engraving after an illustration by Jean de Vries in the 16th century

Background imageCraftsman Collection: Coppersmith, 16th century. Engraving

Coppersmith, 16th century. Engraving
Coppersmith. Facsimile after a drawing and engraving by Jost Amman in the 16th century. Moeurs, usages et costumes au moyen-age et a l'epoque de la Renaissance, by Paul Lacroix. Paris, 1878.

Background imageCraftsman Collection: The brewer, 16th century. Engraving

The brewer, 16th century. Engraving
The brewer. Facsimile after a drawing and engraving by Jost Amman in the 16th century. Moeurs, usages et costumes au moyen-age et a l'epoque de la Renaissance, by Paul Lacroix. Paris, 1878.

Background imageCraftsman Collection: The oil maker, 16th century. Engraving

The oil maker, 16th century. Engraving
The oil maker. Facsimile after a drawing and engraving by Jost Amman in the 16th century. Moeurs, usages et costumes au moyen-age et a l'epoque de la Renaissance, by Paul Lacroix. Paris, 1878.

Background imageCraftsman Collection: Daedalus fixing wings on his son Icarus

Daedalus fixing wings on his son Icarus. In Greek myth, Daedalus was an Athenian craftsman and architect of the labyrinth of Crete. Taitle and Vikare in Etruscan. From an engraved cornelian gem

Background imageCraftsman Collection: French artisan in costume for a festival, 1512

French artisan in costume for a festival, 1512. In cap, mantle with split sleeves, wide collar, belt with almoner, hose, red boots. Artisan en habit de fete. Regne de Louis XII

Background imageCraftsman Collection: Johannes Gutenberg (circa 1399-1468). German inventor

Johannes Gutenberg (circa 1399-1468). German inventor. Around 1450 he created the first movable type printing press. Portrait. Engraving by Geoffroy. Historia Universal, by Cesar Cantu

Background imageCraftsman Collection: Johannes Gutenberg (circa 1399-1468). German inventor

Johannes Gutenberg (circa 1399-1468). German inventor. Around 1450 he created the first movable type printing press. Portrait. Engraving by Geoffroy. Detail. Historia Universal, by Cesar Cantu

Background imageCraftsman Collection: Ancient city of Laodicea. One of the seven churches mentioned in the Book of Revelation

Ancient city of Laodicea. One of the seven churches mentioned in the Book of Revelation

Background imageCraftsman Collection: Close up view of a carpenter's hands operating a bench drill press on a piece of wood in a workshop

Close up view of a carpenter's hands operating a bench drill press on a piece of wood in a workshop. - black n white -

Background imageCraftsman Collection: Francesc Masriera Manovens (1842-1902), pintor, escritor y orfebre catalán. Año 1899

Francesc Masriera Manovens (1842-1902), pintor, escritor y orfebre catalán. Año 1899

Background imageCraftsman Collection: Different forms of leather pieces which will be use for making a shoes on a shoes factory

Different forms of leather pieces which will be use for making a shoes on a shoes factory

Background imageCraftsman Collection: Vigeland Sculpture Park, part of Frogner Park, located in Oslo, Norway. Photo:Jeff Gilbert

Vigeland Sculpture Park, part of Frogner Park, located in Oslo, Norway. Photo:Jeff Gilbert
Vigeland Sculpture Park, part of Frogner Park, located in Oslo, Norway

Background imageCraftsman Collection: Colombia, Boyaca, Raquira, clay town, mano del artesano

Colombia, Boyaca, Raquira, clay town, mano del artesano

Background imageCraftsman Collection: Portraits of different Indian castes: Brahmins 1

Portraits of different Indian castes: Brahmins 1
FLO4623588 Portraits of different Indian castes: Brahmins 1.2, Kshatriyas or Khatri, Punjabi mercantile caste 3.4, Vaisyas 5.6, Sudras 7.8, Hindus of Upper India 9, 10, and Mughals 11, 12

Background imageCraftsman Collection: Inside a glassware, in Lodelinsart (or Lodlinsat, in the town of Charleroi)

Inside a glassware, in Lodelinsart (or Lodlinsat, in the town of Charleroi)
LSE4333993 Inside a glassware, in Lodelinsart (or Lodlinsat, in the town of Charleroi)

Background imageCraftsman Collection: Jean Baptiste Lully (Giovanni Battista Lulli) (1632-1687), French composer

Jean Baptiste Lully (Giovanni Battista Lulli) (1632-1687), French composer
GIA4784546 Jean Baptiste Lully (Giovanni Battista Lulli) (1632-1687), French composer, then " galopin" or marmiton by Mademoiselle de Montpensier. Engraving by T

Background imageCraftsman Collection: Pedro Pons Pons, of Binirramet, near Mahon, Menorca, Spain

Pedro Pons Pons, of Binirramet, near Mahon, Menorca, Spain
Pedro Pons Pons, in his workshop in Binirramet, near Mahon, Menorca, Spain

Background imageCraftsman Collection: Wilson Lochhead, studio potter, Kirkcudbright

Wilson Lochhead, studio potter, Kirkcudbright
Wilson Lochhead, the second generation of studio potters in Kirckcudbright, Dumfries and Galloway, SW Scotland. Date: 2005

Background imageCraftsman Collection: Sailmaker William Leitch, in his sail loft in Loch Tarbert

Sailmaker William Leitch, in his sail loft in Loch Tarbert
Sailmaker William Leitch, in his sail loft in East Loch Tarbert, Scotland. William is the third generation of sailmakers to work from the old sail loft in Tarbert on the West Coast of Scotland

Background imageCraftsman Collection: Carving inscriptions JLP01_08_059383a

Carving inscriptions JLP01_08_059383a
COVENTRY CATHEDRAL, PRIORY STREET, COVENTRY. Ralph Beyer with his assistant Michael Watson carving an inscription on a Hollington stone panel in Coventry Cathedral

Background imageCraftsman Collection: Clifton Cathedral JLP01_08_095351

Clifton Cathedral JLP01_08_095351
Clifton Cathedral, Clifton Park, Clifton, City of Bristol. Artist Henry Haig and his assistant, installing one of the stained glass windows in the narthex at Clifton Cathedral

Background imageCraftsman Collection: PRINTING PRESS, 1639. The first printing press brought to colonial America in 1639 by the English printer Stephen Daye

PRINTING PRESS, 1639. The first printing press brought to colonial America in 1639 by the English printer Stephen Daye, who set it up in Cambridge, Massachusetts

Background imageCraftsman Collection: Paper making in China: different stages of production of paper sheets from the bark

Paper making in China: different stages of production of paper sheets from the bark
JLJ4678542 Paper making in China: different stages of production of paper sheets from the bark. Drawing by Ivan Pranishnikoff (1841-1909)

Background imageCraftsman Collection: Ancient Roman street scene (colour litho)

Ancient Roman street scene (colour litho)
5999080 Ancient Roman street scene (colour litho) by Williamson, J. (active c. 1905); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ancient Roman street scene. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn



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Craftsmanship is an art that transcends time and spans across various fields. From the meticulous strokes of Gustave Caillebotte's brush capturing the intensity of planers in action, to Arnold Bocklin's portrayal of a centaur observing the village blacksmith, these artworks remind us of the skill and dedication required to master a craft. Intriguing glimpses into history take us back to medieval times, where we witness a goldsmith delicately shaping precious metals into intricate jewelry. Meanwhile, Mr. George Lailey immerses himself in the ancient craft of wooden bowl making at Bucklebury, Berks, preserving traditional techniques for future generations. The manufacturing process comes alive as we observe cork balls being meticulously crafted at Chingford in 1922. The watchmaker's steady hands bring life to intricate timepieces while revealing their inner workings. And through an oil painting from the 1770s, we catch a glimpse of an iron forge bustling with activity as sparks fly and metal takes shape under skilled hands. The blacksmith's forge becomes a sanctuary where fire meets steel, transforming raw materials into functional works of art. A farrier tends to horses' hooves with precision and care—a testament to both craftsmanship and animal welfare. Metallurgy emerges as a powerful force during the Industrial Revolution with Fourchambault Forge standing tall as a symbol of progress and innovation. Terracotta rhubarb forcers showcase how even everyday objects can be elevated through craftsmanship—combining functionality with aesthetic appeal. These diverse examples highlight that craftsmanship knows no boundaries—it exists within every profession and discipline, and is born out of passion, honed by experience, and passed down through generations—a timeless tradition that continues to inspire awe today.

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