A blacksmith in his foundry
Francis Meadow Sutcliffe1905
Science Museum
London, United Kingdom
A photograph of a blacksmith in his foundry, taken by Frank Meadow Sutcliffe (1853-1941) in about 1905.
The smith stands proudly next to his anvil in front of the large forge. Around the walls there are a large number of forging tools. A blacksmith was invaluable to a community that relied on tools, repairs and equipment such as an agricultural or fishing area.
Frank Meadow Sutcliffe is best known for his naturalistic and spontaneous style of photography, especially his portrayals of Whitby's fishing community. He was a founder member of the Linked Ring Brotherhood and was made an Honorary Fellow of the Royal Photographic Society in 1941.
- Title: A blacksmith in his foundry
- Creator: Frank Meadow Sutcliffe
- Date Created: 1905
- Location Created: England
- Rights: Science Museum Group Collection, The Kodak Collection at the National Science and Media Museum
Get the app
Explore museums and play with Art Transfer, Pocket Galleries, Art Selfie, and more
You are all set!
Your first Culture Weekly will arrive this week.