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Pewter-making, c1750s
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Pewter-making, c1750s
Pewter-making, c1750s. Plate taken from volume VIII 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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This print takes us back to the 18th century, specifically the c1750s, when pewter-making was a prominent industry. The image is taken from volume VIII of Encyclopedie, ou Dictionnaire Raisonne de Science, des Arts et des Metiers, edited by Denis Diderot and Jean d'Alembert. The plate showcases a bustling workshop filled with skilled craftsmen and their intricate tools. It offers a glimpse into the world-changing Industrial Revolution that was underway during this time period. The scene depicts various stages of the pewter-making process: melting, molding, shaping, and finishing. Intriguingly monochrome yet rich in detail, this print transports us to an era where craftsmanship thrived. We see workers meticulously operating wheels and other instruments to create beautiful jugs and vessels out of pewter—a versatile alloy widely used for tableware at the time. Diderot and d'Alembert's Le Grand Encyclopedie aimed not only to summarize contemporary knowledge but also served as a manifesto for embracing new ways of thinking about the world. By depicting these instruments and processes that transformed society during the Industrial Revolution, they encouraged readers to appreciate innovation while preserving traditional craftsmanship. This remarkable print from Heritage Images captures an important moment in history when artistry met industrial progress—an ode to human ingenuity that continues to inspire generations today.
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