De glasfabriek te Leerdam: het machinaal persen van glas c. 1871 - 1948

"De glasfabriek te Leerdam: het machinaal persen van glas" is a painting by Herman Heijenbrock, depicting a bustling scene inside a glass factory in Leerdam, Netherlands. Created between 1871 and 1948, the artwork showcases Heijenbrock's interest in industrial scenes, capturing the dynamic energy of the glassblowing process. The painting's realism and attention to detail are characteristic of Heijenbrock's style, highlighting the physicality of labor and the transformative nature of glass production. The composition focuses on the workers, their faces illuminated by the furnace's fiery glow, emphasizing the human element in the industrial process. This painting provides a glimpse into the history of Dutch glassmaking and serves as a testament to the artistry and skill of the glassblowers.