Metal Working Collection (page 2)

Tempering a long metal bar in an industrial furnace. The bar was heated prior to hammering and shaping to make railway rails. Photograph by Heinz Zinram

Butt Welding railway rails
A fantastic colour photograph showing the sparks flying up during the butt welding of railway rails. Photograph by Heinz Zinram

Metal being tempered in a furnace prior to shaping
A metalworker tempers a piece of metal in a furnace, while another observes using a viewing plate to protect his eyes from the light emanating from the furnace core. Photograph by Heinz Zinram

Shaping metal plate in a large hydraulic press
Two factory workers remove a metal plate from a large industrial hydraulic press after shaping. The completely piece appears to be the bodywork for a road vehicle. Photograph by Heinz Zinram

Pouring Molten Metal
A metalworker wearing protective eye goggles pours molten metal in to a mould from a huge crucible container, attached to an immense hook, into a small mould. Photograph by Heinz Zinram

Adjusting a mould for hydraulic press
A metalworker makes adjustments to a mould, to be used to shape a metal plate on a large industrial hydraulic press. Photograph by Heinz Zinram

Molten Metal on a Production Line
A beautifully composed and lit photograph showing two metalworkers pouring hot molten metal into a series of moulds on a factory production line. Photograph by Heinz Zinram

Molten metal is poured in to a mould
Two factory workers pour molten metal into a small mould. Photograph by Heinz Zinram

Rail butt welding - the sparks fly
A fantastic photograph showing the sparks flying up during the butt welding of railway rails. Photograph by Heinz Zinram

Turkish Gypsies - Metalworking
Turkish Gypsies at home. A girl operates a large set of hand bellows, whilst her father works metal on a small anvil next to their tent

Metalsmith making temple ornaments, Lhasa, Tibet, China, Asia

Little Folk / Dwarfs
German dwarfs. engaged in metalworking

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"Unveiling the Artistry: A Journey Through Metalworking" Step into the world of metalworking, where ancient traditions and modern craftsmanship converge. From the town of Axoum in the Tigre region to Fes, Morocco's bustling metalworking shops, this captivating art form spans across continents and centuries. In a portrait capturing timeless dedication, we witness a blacksmith at work in Axoum. The sparks fly as his skilled hands shape molten metal into masterpieces that will endure for generations. Traveling further back in time, we find ourselves amidst the RAF workshops during WWII. These unsung heroes utilized their expertise to repair and maintain vital aircraft components, ensuring victory soared through the skies. Venturing across oceans to Morenci, Arizona, our eyes widen at the sight of a smelter. This colossal structure stands as a testament to human ingenuity and industrial might - transforming raw materials into refined metals that fuel progress. The Palace of Alhambra beckons us with its opulence depicted in an oil painting from 1878. Gunsmiths meticulously craft exquisite firearms fit for royalty within its walls – each stroke of their brushes mirroring their attention to detail. A white metal basket catches our eye next – delicate yet sturdy; it embodies both elegance and functionality. Its creation speaks volumes about how even everyday objects can be transformed into works of art by skilled hands. Journeying through time once more brings us to Sarajevo in 1902. On canvas, we witness metalworkers immersed in their craft - bending steel with precision and passion; they breathe life into cold materials with every strike of hammer against anvil. Jan Cloeter's all-steel flintlock pistol transports us back to c. 1660 Grevenbroich - showcasing not only technical mastery but also artistic flair within weaponry design; reminding us that beauty can be found even amidst tools meant for destruction. As we turn the pages of "L'Univers et l'. .