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George Clausen: Making Guns - The Great Hammer
The Great Hammer, by George Clausen depicts a huge industrial hammer used for hammering steel. This print records work at the Royal Gun Factory, Woolwich Arsenal, which manufactured armament ammunition and explosives for the British Armed forces. The piece focuses on the imposing monolithic of the hammer in the centre back of the image. The hammer dominates the print as it likely would have in the steel mill.
Set in the context of war, where steel was a vital material for armaments and machinery, this image highlights the crucial role of steelworkers in the war effort. Their work, often perilous and always strenuous, was essential to maintaining the supply chains that fuelled the war.
Dimensions: W 51cm x L 40cm
- Blind embossed stamp of British/royal coat of arms
- Includes a certificate of authenticity
- Print delivered flat
- Discounts cannot be applied to Efforts and Ideals lithographs
- Available for sale instore and online
Other pieces in this series available for sale at IWM:
- - George Clausen: Making Guns - The Furnace
- - George Clausen: Making Guns - Turning A Big Gun
- - George Clausen: Making Guns - Radial Crane
- - George Clausen: Making Guns - Lifting An Inner Tube
- - George Clausen: Making Guns - The Gun Is Made
