# An Iron Foundry

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## Artwork

- Artist: [CORMON, Fernand](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/cormon-fernand-r03cd6bd05ebe74>)
- Date: 1851-1900
- Technique: Oil on canvas, 72 x 90 cm

## Commentary

Although specialised in prehistoric scenes and religious subjects, Cormon deals in this painting with an aspect of modern life, in which natural light and fire play a fundamental role.

## Related artworks

- [An Iron Foundry \(detail\)](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/cormon-fernand-r03cd6bd05ebe74/an-iron-foundry-detail-r8d941a619010e6>)
- [Cain](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/cormon-fernand-r03cd6bd05ebe74/cain-r70ff55411b7e71>)

## Attribution

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