Knife Grinder Collection

Modernisation of the street jobs, the knife grinder in his car, illustration
XIR346516 Modernisation of the street jobs, the knife grinder in his car, illustration from Le Petit Journal, supplement illustre, 3rd September 1911 (colour litho) by French School

Russian Peddler, between c1915 and c1920. Creator: Bain News Service
Russian Peddler, between c1915 and c1920. Shows an itinerant, door-to-door knife grinder.

Full-length portrait of a neapolitan scissors sharpener, a very young boy, in ragged clothing
3572431 Full-length portrait of a neapolitan scissors sharpener, a very young boy, in ragged clothing, 1880 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info)

Letter-writers and dealers in cigar-ends at Rome, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Letter-writers and dealers in cigar-ends at Rome, 1864. Engraving from a sketch by M. Mariani....especially on Sundays after mass

Russian Knife-Grinder in Esthonia; The Baltic Provinces of Russia, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Russian Knife-Grinder in Esthonia; The Baltic Provinces of Russia, 1875. From Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] and Galpin

The Knife Grinder, c1682. Creator: Adriaen van Ostade
The Knife Grinder, c1682

The Quack, c.1619-c.1625. Creator: Anon
The Quack, c.1619-c.1625

A Street at Schumla, 1856. Creator: Unknown
A Street at Schumla, 1856. Turkey, Crimean War: The streets and market-places...are at all times filled with soldiers, and a busy mass devoted to the satisfying of soldiers wants...Streams of busy

Knives, Scissors and Razors to Grind, published 1795. Creator: Giovanni Vendramini
Knives, Scissors and Razors to Grind, published 1795

Knife grinder in Passy, 1890. Creator: Adolphe-Ernest Gumery
Knife grinder in Passy, 1890

Knives, Scissors, and Rotors to Grind, January 1795. Creator: Giovanni Vendramini
Knives, Scissors, and Rotors to Grind, January 1795

The Scissors-Grinder, 1741. Creator: Christian Wilhelm Ernst Dietrich
The Scissors-Grinder, 1741

A blacksmith sharpening a knife at the grindstone; France France. Date of Photograph:1855 ca

Full-length portrait of a neapolitan scissors sharpener, a very young boy, in ragged clothing. The boy is barefoot and wears a cap and holds a stick in his right hand

Knife sharpener at work Italy. Date of Photograph:1930 -1950 ca

Knife-grinder at Casale Marittimo Pisa Casale Marittimo. Date of Photograph:1955 ca

The knife sharpener; photo studio Tuscany. Date of Photograph:1930

Sculpture of the Knife Grinder or skinner of Marsia. The work, perhaps originally parchment, is found in the Tribune of the Uffizi Gallery in Florence

The Knife-grinder, The Uffizi Gallery, Florence Florence The Uffizi Gallery Statue Hellenistic, Greek Art, Greece, Europe, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1890 ca.. Date of Artwork:I sec

Detail of the head of the "Arrotino", the knife-grinder, marble copy, 1st century BC, the copy was made from the original statue coming from Pergamon of the 3rd century BC

Knife-grinder at work; terracotta relief from the sepulcher of the Isola Sacra di Ostia, Rome. The work was displayed at the Augustea Exhibit of Roman Culture held in Rome in 1937-1938 Rome Palazzo

Knife Grinder Workshop. Terracotta bas-relief displayed at the Augustan Exhibition of 1937-38 in Rome, orginating from the sepulcher from the Island of Sacra near Ostia Rome Mostra Augustea Low

The Knifegrinder, 1887 (oil on canvas)
MAN62992 The Knifegrinder, 1887 (oil on canvas) by Charles, James (1851-1906); 49.1x38.4 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: by James Charles); © Manchester Art Gallery

The Knife-Grinder, 1850. Creator: Charles Emile Jacque
The Knife-Grinder, 1850

Army Repair Shop, February 1864. Creator: Alexander Gardner
Army Repair Shop, February 1864. Albumen print, pl. 70 from the album " Gardners Photographic Sketch Book of the War, Volume II" (1866)

An allegory relating to the fortunes of the Turks, ca. 1692. A winged figure probably representing Time stands on a fallen Turk while sharpening a blade on a wheel inscribed with the continents that

Sheet 1 of figures for Chinese shadow puppets, 1859. Creator: Juan Llorens
Sheet 1 of figures for Chinese shadow puppets, 1859

Hard Times, page 2 from The American Comic Almanac for 1838 (litho)
614765 Hard Times, page 2 from The American Comic Almanac for 1838 (litho) by American School, (19th century); American Antiquarian Society, Worcester, Massachusetts

The Knife Grinder, 1890 (oil on canvas)
1128544 The Knife Grinder, 1890 (oil on canvas) by Muller, August (1836-85); 193.1x49.5 cm; Bradford Art Galleries and Museums, West Yorkshire, UK; eBradford Museums & Galleries; German

View of the Tribune Room of the Galleria degli Uffizi, designed by Bernardo Buontalenti (1531-1608) (b / w photo)
ALI174802 View of the Tribune Room of the Galleria degli Uffizi, designed by Bernardo Buontalenti (1531-1608) (b/w photo) by Italian School

Le Remouleur (The Knife Grinder) (colour litho)
3098590 Le Remouleur (The Knife Grinder) (colour litho) by Brochart, Constant Joseph (1816-94); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Remouleur (The Knife Grinder)

Modern street traders (colour litho)
2779747 Modern street traders (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Modern street traders)

The Enraged Musician, illustration from Hogarth Restored
STC451162 The Enraged Musician, illustration from Hogarth Restored: The Whole Works of the celebrated William Hogarth, re-engraved by Thomas Cook, pub

Any knives, any scissors to grind? Any knives? (b / w photo)
3637367 Any knives, any scissors to grind? Any knives? (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Any knives, any scissors to grind? Any knives?)

Knife-Grinder (engraving)
725380 Knife-Grinder (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Knife-Grinder. Illustration for The XVIIIth Century by Paul Lacroix (Bickers and Son)

St Dunstans Church, Postman, Letter Carrier and Knife-Grinder
6340360 St Dunstans Church, Postman, Letter Carrier and Knife-Grinder by Taylor, Isaac (1730-1807); (add.info.: St Dunstans Church, Postman, Letter Carrier and Knife-Grinder)

Sketches at St Petersburg (engraving)
1106307 Sketches at St Petersburg (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches at St Petersburg)

Un malin (colour litho)
3097793 Un malin (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Un malin. Illustration for Le Pele-Mele, 6 March 1904.); © Look and Learn

Sketches of Gipsy Life round London (engraving)
1613824 Sketches of Gipsy Life round London (engraving) by Overend, William Heysham (1851-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches of Gipsy Life round London)

Knife-grinder of Caen
3779480 Knife-grinder of Caen by Crane, Thomas (1808-59); (add.info.: Knife-grinder of Caen using a dog to power his machine. Dog walks round and round the wheel. 1882. Drawn by Thomas Crane)

The Knife Grinder (engraving)
3626088 The Knife Grinder (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Knife Grinder. Illustration for Chatterbox (1868)

Punch cartoon: Nothing Like a Mechanical Turn (for Hair-Brushing) (engraving)
6034758 Punch cartoon: Nothing Like a Mechanical Turn (for Hair-Brushing) (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Punch cartoon)

Man with a Crutch, 1844 (photo)
STC88491 Man with a Crutch, 1844 (photo) by Talbot, William Henry Fox (1800-77); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Sketches in Madrid (engraving)
1611694 Sketches in Madrid (engraving) by Robinson, Charles (1840-81); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches in Madrid. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 20 March 1875)

The Knifegrinder, before 1862. Creator: Meyerheim, Wilhelm Alexander (1815-1882)
The Knifegrinder, before 1862. Found in the collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

The village blacksmith pursuing his ancient craft in the picturesque village of Claverdon, near Warwickshire. As will be seen from the picture the entrance to the old smithy is in the form of a large

The Enraged Musician, November 30, 1741. Creator: William Hogarth
The Enraged Musician, November 30, 1741

A Travelling Knife-grinder at a Cottage Door, 1787. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
A Travelling Knife-grinder at a Cottage Door, 1787

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In the ever-evolving landscape of modernization, street jobs have undergone a remarkable transformation. Among these trades that have adapted to the changing times is the knife grinder, who can now be seen plying his craft from the comfort of his car. The image of a knife grinder conjures up various illustrations throughout history, each capturing a different aspect of this age-old profession. One such depiction is "The Knifegrinder" painted in 1887 by an unknown artist on canvas. This artwork showcases the skill and precision required to sharpen blades with finesse. Another representation comes from Charles Emile Jacque's "The Knife-Grinder" created in 1850. The painting offers a glimpse into the daily life of a knife grinder, highlighting their hard work and dedication amidst bustling streets. Even as far back as 1692, an allegorical piece was crafted relating to the fortunes of Turks, featuring none other than a knife grinder at its center. This historical artifact speaks volumes about how deeply ingrained this trade has been in society for centuries. Moving away from traditional art forms, Juan Llorens' sheet of figures for Chinese shadow puppets from 1859 captures the essence of storytelling through shadows cast by intricately designed puppets – perhaps even including characters like our very own knife grinder. Not limited to visual arts alone, literature also sheds light on this occupation's significance. In "Hard Times, " page two from The American Comic Almanac for 1838 presents us with humorous insights into societal quirks surrounding professions like that of a knife grinder. Fast forward to more recent times; we find "The Knife Grinder" depicted in another oil-on-canvas masterpiece dating back to 1890. This painting encapsulates both nostalgia and progress as it portrays an artisan embracing new techniques while staying true to tradition.