Building Contractor Collection

William Hobson of Markfield, c1790. Artist: Henry Raeburn
William Hobson of Markfield, c1790. Painting held at the Victoria And Albert Museum, London. From The Connoisseur Volume LXXX. [The Connoisseur Ltd. London, 1928]

Votre maison me fait l'effet de devoir... 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Votre maison me fait l'effet de devoir... 19th century. Tenants and Landlords - Your house makes me feel like I have to

Pierre-François Palloy, dit le Patriote (1755-1835), entrepreneur chargé de la démolition... c1789. Creator: A Donchery
Pierre-Francois Palloy, dit le Patriote (1755-1835), entrepreneur charge de la demolition de la Bastille, en costume de la garde nationale, c1789

La Fontaines Fables - King Gaster and the Members
Vintage engraving from La Fontaines Fables, Illustraed by Gustave Dore. King Gaster and the Members

Contractors Pump
Antique illustration of a Contractors Pump

School Friends
circa 1910: Maurice Pluthero of Petersham, who is nine years old and the son of a Petersham builder. He is 50 inches round the chest. (Photo by Edward Gooch/Edward Gooch/Getty Images)

Two men at drafting table

Three men looking at blueprints

Two men, one pointing to blueprint

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William Hobson of Markfield, c.1790, in Henry Raeburn's painting, diligently studies blueprints, reminiscing about school days with friends. Fast forward to the modern era, contractors huddle around drafting tables, their faces serious as they decipher intricate designs. In La Fontaine's "Fables," King Gaster's subjects labor tirelessly, echoing the contractors' dedication. A contractor's pump stands ready, symbolizing their power to bring structures to life. Two men scrutinize blueprints, one pointing out crucial details, while three more intently study the plans, ensuring precision and accuracy. Together, they embody the collaborative spirit and unwavering commitment of the building trade.