Knife Grinder Collection (#2)

The Knifegrinder, 1610-85. Creator: Adriaen van Ostade
The Knifegrinder, 1610-85

The Enraged Musician, ca. 1800. Creator: Dent
The Enraged Musician, ca. 1800

Musee du Louvre;collection des dessins, Le Remouleur
Musee du Louvre; collection des dessins, Le Remouleur, par Watteau; from Magasin Pittoresque, ca. 1852

Figure 66: Head of Arrotino (the spy, the knife grinder, and so on), 1854-56, printed 1862

The Knife Grinder or Principle of Glittering, 1912-3 (oil on canvas)
3247967 The Knife Grinder or Principle of Glittering, 1912-3 (oil on canvas) by Malevich, Kazimir Severinovich (1878-1935); 79.5x79.5 cm; Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven, CT

Guildford: High Street, with the Town Hall, 1886. Artist: John Fulleylove
Guildford: High Street, with the Town Hall, 1886. The Guildhall in Guildford, Surrey, which dates back to the 14th century. The facade was constructed in 1683 and features an iconic projected clock

Knives Scissars and Razors to Grind, Cries of London, c1870
Knives Scissars and Razors to Grind. A knife grinder beneath a lamp in the street with two women, one of whom holds a pair of scissors to be sharpened. From Cries of London, c1870

Knives Scissars and Razors to Grind, Cries of London, c1795. Artist: Vogel
Knives Scissars and Razors to Grind. A knife grinder beneath a lamp in the street with two women, one of whom holds a pair of scissors to be sharpened. From Cries of London, c1795

Knives to Grind, Cries of London, 1804
Knives to Grind. A knife grinder sharpening a knife on Whitehall. From Cries of London, 1804

Knives or Cisers to Grind, Cries of London, (c1688?)
Knives or Cisers to Grind. A knife and scissors grinder at work, with his grindstones on a barrow improvised to transport them. He is smoking as he works. From Cries of London, c1750

Knives to Grind, Cries of London, c1750. Artist: JM
Knives to Grind, c1750. A knife grinder at work, with his grindstones on a barrow improvised to transport them. From Cries of London, c1750

Knives to Grind!, Cries of London, c1840. Artist: TH Jones
Knives to Grind! A knife grinder with his machine. From Cries of London, c1840

Knives or Sizars to Grind, Cries of London, (c1688?)
Knives or Sizars to Grind. A knife and scissors grinder at work, with his grindstones on a barrow improvised to transport them. He is smoking as he works. From Cries of London, c1750

The Enraged Musician, 1741. Artist: William Hogarth
The Enraged Musician, 1741; showing a musician unable to concentrate by the din outside in the street, which emanates from an oboe player, a dustman, knife-grinder, paviour, milkmaid

Knife Grinder Florence Tribune sculpture Sommer & Behles
Knife Grinder. Florence, Tribune. sculpture; Sommer & Behles (Italian, 1867 - 1874); March 20, 1867; Albumen silver print

Wrestlers Venus de Medici Knife Grinder Uffizi Palace
Wrestlers. Venus de Medici and Knife Grinder, Uffizi Palace, Florence, Italy; Underwood & Underwood (American, 1881 - 1940s); about 1905; Gelatin silver print;

The Enraged Musician (engraving)
XJF397633 The Enraged Musician (engraving) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Gipsy knife-grinder, Horley, Surrey, 1963

Gipsy knife-grinder with his handcart, Horley, Surrey, 1964

Gypsy knife-grinder, Horley, Surrey, 1964

A Sketch of a Knife Grinder, 1753

Knives, Scissors and Razors to Grind, 1795, (1929). Artist: Giovanni Vendramini
Knives, Scissors and Razors to Grind, 1795, (1929). Illustration from The Cries of London in the Apollo Volume X, no 59, (November 1929)

Knife and scissors grinder, London, 1926-1927. Artist: McLeish
Knife and scissors grinder, London, 1926-1927. Illustration from Wonderful London, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, Volume I, published by Amalgamated Press, (London, 1926-1927)

The Knife-grinder of Teniers, c1630-1690, (1843). Artist: J Jackson
The Knife-grinder of Teniers, c1630-1690, (1843). 1843. An engraving from The Art-Union Scrap Book, Henry G Bohn, London, 1843

St Jamess in October... 1750
St Jamess in October. The King at Hanover. MDCCL (7 months absent), 1750. Possibly a satirical criticism of King George IIs prolonged absence in his home country

Knife Grinder, 1737-1742. Artist: Bouchardon
Knife Grinder, 1737-1742. Part of a series called Paris Street Cries, by Bouchardon

Knives to Grind, Whitehall, London, 1805. A copper plate representing the itinerant traders of London, from Modern London; Being the History and Present State of the British Metropolis

The Modernisation of the Street Traders: the Knife-Grinders Car, 1911. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 3rd September 1911

Knife grinder, 1808. Artist: William Henry Pyne
Knife grinder, 1808. An itinerant knife grinder using a treadle to turn his grindstone mounted on a barrow. His dog lies patiently at front right

The Cutler, 1823. Knife blades are shaped at a forge in the background and sharpened on a grindstone turned by a wheel operated by the boy on the right

Itinerant knife grinder sharpening a blade by turning a grindwheel with a treadle, c1867. The red can over the grindwheel contains lubricant. A brazier hangs on the handle of the cart

The Knife-Grinder, c. 1808-12 (oil on canvas)
BAL53546 The Knife-Grinder, c.1808-12 (oil on canvas) by Goya y Lucientes, Francisco Jose de (1746-1828); 68x52 cm; Museum of Fine Arts (Szepmuveszeti) Budapest, Hungary; Spanish, out of copyright

Credit is dead, the bad debtors have killed it (engraving)
XIR382722 Credit is dead, the bad debtors have killed it (engraving) by French School, (18th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; (add.info.: Credit est mort)

First Design for The Enraged Musician, 1799 (engraving)
XJF393891 First Design for The Enraged Musician, 1799 (engraving) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

The Knife-grinder (oil on canvas)
XIR71575 The Knife-grinder (oil on canvas) by Decamps, Alexandre Gabriel (1803-60); 38x51 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

The Knife Grinder (coloured engraving)
XIR231734 The Knife Grinder (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Victorian Knifegrinder
A Victorian knifegrinder at work

Knife Grinders Dog
A dog helps a French knife- grinder by turning his wheel like a treadmill

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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.