Posts Tagged With: workshop

The Butcher from Diderot’s Encyclopedia 1763

The Butcher_Diderot-Encyclopedia_1763Diderot and D’Alembert

We have added some new knives to our product line and I thought I would find some nice knife pictures.  This one has some great detail, I especially like the knife block on the belt.

Detail: butcher, workshop, knife, cleaver, knife block, axe, mallet, bellows, table, scraper, meat hook, belt, knife sharpener, wooden shoes, pulley, cow, sheep, bucket

Categories: 18th Century, French, Mezzotint | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Tanning from Diderot’s Encyclopedia 1769

Tanning Diderot 1769From the Encyclopedia of Sciences, Arts and Trades, Diderot and D’Alembert

And you thought you had a tough job.

Detail: workshop, work bench, hides, tanning, tanners, windows, open fire, grill, mules (shoes)

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Tinsmith from Encyclopedia Diderot and D’alembert 1763

The Tinsmith - Diderot 1763From the Encyclopedia of Sciences, Arts and Trades, Diderot and D’Alembert

Detail: workshop, tinware, tin bucket, tin funnel, stump anvil, mallet, shears, soldering iron, betty lamp, cooking pot, chocolate pot, plates, brazier, work bench, stool, dog, oil lamp

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Cooperage from Encyclopedia – Diderot and D’alembert 1772

Cooperage from Encyclopedia  Diderot and D'alembert_1772

From the Encyclopedia of Sciences, Arts and Trades, Diderot and D’Alembert

We carry barrels that are still made pretty much the same way today.

Details: workshop, workmen, barrel, mallet, chisel, shaving horse, windlass, draw knife, barrel hoops, spigot, pitcher, churn, tub, rundlet

siftingthepast_cooperage2 from Encyclopedia_Diderot and D'alembert_1772

siftingthepast_cooperage3 from Encyclopedia_Diderot and D'alembert_1772

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Dyeing Silk from Encyclopedia – Diderot and D’alembert 1772

Dyeing Silk from Encyclopedia_Diderot and D'alembert_1772From the Encyclopedia of Sciences, Arts and Trades, Diderot and D’Alembert

Detail: silk, yarn, workshop, workmen, vat, dye, firewood, well, bottle, tumbler, bucket, ladle, paddle, oven, chair, axe, wood shoes, spigot

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Cider Press from Encyclopedia – Diderot and D’Alembert 1762

Cider Press from Encyclopedia_Diderot and D'Alembert_1762

From the Encyclopedia of Sciences, Arts and Trades, Diderot and D’Alembert

Detail: apples, workshop, press, mill, gears, barrels, worker, bucket, windmill, gears

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The Party Cook – Fragonard 1775

Jean-Honor Fragonard 1732 – 1806

A beautiful French chalk drawing and a plate from Diderot’s l’Encyclopedie what do they have in common?

Detail:  brazier, pot, cabinet, bowl, ladies’ clothing

Categories: 18th Century, Drawing, French | Tags: , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

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