Who created "Four drawings showing the manufacture of iron"?

Four drawings showing the manufacture of iron was created by Anonymous, British, 19th century in 19th century.

When was "Four drawings showing the manufacture of iron" created?

This artwork was created 19th century.

What medium is "Four drawings showing the manufacture of iron"?

Four drawings showing the manufacture of iron is Graphite, white chalk, pen and ink, on gray paper.

Is "Four drawings showing the manufacture of iron" in the public domain?

Yes, Four drawings showing the manufacture of iron is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Four drawings showing the manufacture of iron

Anonymous, British, 19th century

19th century

Medium

Graphite, white chalk, pen and ink, on gray paper

Dimensions

sheet: 9 1/8 x 7 1/2 in. (23.2 x 19.1 cm)

Classification

Drawings

Department

Drawings and Prints

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

The Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund, 1957

Accession Number

57.536.2

Tags

FactoriesMenWorkingIndustry

Art Historical Context

These four anonymous British drawings from the 19th century offer a fascinating glimpse into the heart of the Industrial Revolution, capturing the labor-intensive process of iron manufacture. Rendered on gray paper, they meticulously depict stages of production—from smelting and forging to finishing—in bustling factories filled with hardworking men. Iron was the backbone of Britain's industrial might, fueling railways, steam engines, and machinery that transformed society, making these sketches invaluable records of technological and economic progress. The artist's skilled use of graphite for...

Four drawings showing the manufacture of iron

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