Glass Blowers, Charles Frederic Ulrich, circa 1886

Men with glass-blowing equipment inflate molten glass (background glow) to produce items of glassware. Two women are watching at lower right. This photogravure (by goupil & co. ) was published in new york and was based on an 1886 painting by american artist charles frederic ulrich (1858-1908). Titled "glass blowers of murano," this painting dates from the period when ulrich had established a home in venice, italy. Murano glass is produced on the venetian island of murano. Date: circa 1886. Collection: Science History Institute. Glass Blowers - DPLA - a5f32257975e4a3a98d9ddadf9675d6c