Laborer Collection (#7)

France, Rhone-Alpes, Isere (38), Grenoble: Workshop, workers pose in front of a huge generator powered by a steam
LUX4756001 France, Rhone-Alpes, Isere (38), Grenoble: Workshop, workers pose in front of a huge generator powered by a steam machine, 1910; (add.info.: France, Rhone-Alpes, Isere (38)

France, Pays de la Loire, Mayenne (53), Chateau-Gontier: Heuzard-Digion establishment
LUX4759408 France, Pays de la Loire, Mayenne (53), Chateau-Gontier: Heuzard-Digion establishment, animated view with a countermaster in the middle of machine tools, 1910; (add.info.: France)

Algeria, Ain zeft: French and Algerian technicians and workers pose under a derrick, 1905
LUX4780713 Algeria, Ain zeft: French and Algerian technicians and workers pose under a derrick, 1905; (add.info.: Algeria, Ain zeft: French and Algerian technicians and workers pose under a derrick)

France, Champagne-Ardenne, Marne (51), Reims: Factory of manufacture of Champagne Saint Marceaux and company, bottling
LUX4801333 France, Champagne-Ardenne, Marne (51), Reims: Factory of manufacture of Champagne Saint Marceaux and company, bottling, 1890 - photo by Rothier; (add.info.: France, Champagne-Ardenne)

Roman antiquite: the construction of the Servian Wall by King Servius Tullius around the city of Rome 4th century BC
ELD4965528 Roman antiquite: the construction of the Servian Wall by King Servius Tullius around the city of Rome 4th century BC (Ancient rome: building of the Servian Wall by king Servius Tullius)

View of the popular bibliotheque de la Chapelle in the 18th arrondissement
ELD4885486 View of the popular bibliotheque de la Chapelle in the 18th arrondissement, one of the first public libraries of loan of the town hall of Paris

Second revolt of the canuts during the industrial revolution: 9/04/1834 in Lyon
ELD4951210 Second revolt of the canuts during the industrial revolution: 9/04/1834 in Lyon, the silk weavers revolt against their harsh working conditions

The Gardener, 1882-83 (oil on wood)
3468875 The Gardener, 1882-83 (oil on wood) by Seurat, Georges Pierre (1859-91); 15.9x24.8 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; French, out of copyright

Aerial view of people working in a small farm collecting red chillies In a field, Bogura, Rajshahi province, Bangladesh

Death to capitalism all over the world. Russian Communist Propagande poster, 1914 (poster)
JLJ4580813 Death to capitalism all over the world. Russian Communist Propagande poster, 1914 (poster) by Moor, Dmitry (Dmitry Stakhievich Orlov) (1883-1946); Narodni Galerie, Prague

Colombia, Medellin, Countryman Posing Next to His Horse

Cartoon of the trade unionist baker Jean Amedee Bousquet (1867-1925) Drawing by Adrien Barrere (1874-1931)
JAB5037387 Cartoon of the trade unionist baker Jean Amedee Bousquet (1867-1925) Drawing by Adrien Barrere (1874-1931) draws from " FANTASIO" 1 Oct 1910 by Barrere

drawing by Leon Benett, from the book of Jules Verne "The 500 million of the Begum" - edition
PCT4259647 drawing by Leon Benett, from the book of Jules Verne "The 500 million of the Begum" - edition Hetzel/Extraordinary Voyages 1879

drawing by Leon Benett, from the book of Jules Verne " The 500 million of the Begum" - edition
PCT4259650 drawing by Leon Benett, from the book of Jules Verne " The 500 million of the Begum" - edition Hetzel/Extraordinary Voyages 1879

Paper industry: paper control room, counting, folding and packaging. Engraving 1867
JAB4121249 Paper industry: paper control room, counting, folding and packaging. Engraving 1867 by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Paper industry: paper control room, counting)

Inside a glassware, in Lodelinsart (or Lodlinsat, in the town of Charleroi)
LSE4333993 Inside a glassware, in Lodelinsart (or Lodlinsat, in the town of Charleroi). Engraving by Constant Meunier, to illustrate the story " Belgium"

Labourer Mr Idris Silman takes a break, Tredegar, Wales
Mr Idris Silman, a manual labourer, takes a short break while digging up the road in Tredegar, South Wales. He sits on the raised pavement with his shovel. The Sunday Times Date: 1988

Aerial view of thousands of chilis are laid out to dry creating a patchwork effect on open green fields at Mirzapur in Panchagarh, Bangladesh

Medieval peasant
Peasant carrying a shovel in the 1400s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

A worker boy of dried fish
Md. Sharif Uddin

Tapestry, Month of January, possibly from Flanders, 1500-25 (wool)
3576114 Tapestry, Month of January, possibly from Flanders, 1500-25 (wool) by Belgian School, (16th century); 271.7x320 cm; Burrell Collection, Glasgow

Fishwives on the Beach (oil on canvas)
GLS224003 Fishwives on the Beach (oil on canvas) by Blommers or Bloomers, Bernardus Johannes (1845-1914); 28.2x40 cm; Art Gallery and Museum, Kelvingrove, Glasgow

Saint Martha, Patron saint of Cafe workers and soft drink sellers, c. 1910 (colour litho)
488442 Saint Martha, Patron saint of Cafe workers and soft drink sellers, c.1910 (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Holland Estate, 1825 (engraving)
3671114 Holland Estate, 1825 (engraving) by Hakewill, James (1778-1843); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info)

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Tapestry depicting Vintagers, from Tournai, c. 1460-70 (wool)
3576112 Tapestry depicting Vintagers, from Tournai, c.1460-70 (wool) by Belgian School, (15th century); 338.6x535.4 cm; Burrell Collection, Glasgow, Scotland; © CSG CIC Glasgow Museums Collection

Capri Lace Maker, 1884 (oil on canvas)
XOS5886545 Capri Lace Maker, 1884 (oil on canvas) by Butler, George Bernard Jr (1838-1907); 160x84.5 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: by George Butler)

Saint Roch, Patron saint of plasterers, laundry workers and dogs, c. 1910 (colour litho)
488441 Saint Roch, Patron saint of plasterers, laundry workers and dogs, c.1910 (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Building site in Amsterdam, 1891 (oil on canvas)
7412141 Building site in Amsterdam, 1891 (oil on canvas) by Holst Roland, Richard Nicolaus (1868-1938); 52x71 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; (add.info.: by Richard Nicolaus Roland Holst)

Boat Builder, c. 1904 (oil on canvas)
XOS5885391 Boat Builder, c.1904 (oil on canvas) by Brown, John George (1831-1913); 98x120 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: by John George Brown)

River view with large rock, 1601 (oil on copper)
7412458 River view with large rock, 1601 (oil on copper) by Brill or Bril, Paul (1554-1626) (after); 22.8x29.3 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; (add.info.: copy after Paul Bril)

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Tapestry fragment depicting Vintager, possibly from Tournai, 1450-1500 (wool)
3576113 Tapestry fragment depicting Vintager, possibly from Tournai, 1450-1500 (wool) by Belgian School, (15th century); 96.5x66 cm; Burrell Collection, Glasgow

Tapestry depicting the Wine Pressers, from Tournai, c. 1460-70 (wool)
3576106 Tapestry depicting the Wine Pressers, from Tournai, c.1460-70 (wool) by Belgian School, (15th century); 378.4x518.1 cm; Burrell Collection, Glasgow

Tapestry fragment depicting Vintagers, possibly from Tournai, c. 1460-70 (wool)
3576107 Tapestry fragment depicting Vintagers, possibly from Tournai, c.1460-70 (wool) by Belgian School, (15th century); 96.5x330.2 cm; Burrell Collection, Glasgow

The tower of Babel, c. 1490 (oil on panel)
7412162 The tower of Babel, c.1490 (oil on panel) by Anonymous; 20.5--17.9 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; (add.info.: anonymous artist Flemish artist)

The Doomed Tree, 1865 (oil on canvas)
CH139789 The Doomed Tree, 1865 (oil on canvas) by Redgrave, Richard (1804-88); 50x69 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christie's Images

Angelus (pastel on paper)
954575 Angelus (pastel on paper) by Millet, Jean-Francois (1814-75); Art Gallery and Museum, Kelvingrove, Glasgow, Scotland; © CSG CIC Glasgow Museums Collection

Danae, or The Tower of Brass, 1887-88 (oil on canvas)
GLS111327 Danae, or The Tower of Brass, 1887-88 (oil on canvas) by Burne-Jones, Edward Coley (1833-98); 231.1x113 cm; Art Gallery and Museum, Kelvingrove, Glasgow

The Reapers, 1860 (oil on canvas)
GLS219838 The Reapers, 1860 (oil on canvas) by Breton, Jules (1827-1906); 74.9x111.7 cm; Art Gallery and Museum, Kelvingrove, Glasgow, Scotland; © CSG CIC Glasgow Museums Collection

Going to Work, c. 1850-51 (oil on canvas)
GLS224004 Going to Work, c.1850-51 (oil on canvas) by Millet, Jean-Francois (1814-75); 55.5x46 cm; Art Gallery and Museum, Kelvingrove, Glasgow

The Nancy Lee of Great Yarmouth, 1892-1902 (oil on canvas)
940196 The Nancy Lee of Great Yarmouth, 1892-1902 (oil on canvas) by Morris, Philip Richard (1838-1902); 91.9x153.2 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

Gathering Apricots for Canning - Australia (colour litho)
MAN464408 Gathering Apricots for Canning - Australia (colour litho) by Webb, Archibald Bertram (1887-1944); Manchester Art Gallery

Irrigating Currant Vines - Australia (colour litho)
MAN464407 Irrigating Currant Vines - Australia (colour litho) by Webb, Archibald Bertram (1887-1944); Manchester Art Gallery

Workers from the Tredegar Iron Works, Wales, 1865 (albumen print)
7075013 Workers from the Tredegar Iron Works, Wales, 1865 (albumen print) by Clayton, William (fl.1865); 16x13 cm; Manchester Art Gallery

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"From Blowing Glass to Building Empires: The Laborer's Journey Through History" Witness the artistry of labor as glass blowers in a British factory during the 1800s create intricate masterpieces that still mesmerize us today. Step back in time to the bustling streets of Hong Kong in the 1890s, where hardworking laborers shaped the city's vibrant landscape and laid its foundation for future growth. Explore the harsh realities faced by glass factory workers in Britain during the 19th century, as they toiled tirelessly to meet growing demands and push forward technological advancements. Marvel at Vera Mukhina's iconic sculpture "Worker and Kolkhoz Woman, " capturing the spirit of unity and strength amidst Moscow's revolutionary times (b/w photo). Experience a pivotal moment in history with Lenin addressing Putilov factory workers during Russia's transformative revolution of 1917, igniting hope for change among laborers nationwide. Discover how Fourchambault's grand forge played a crucial role in fueling France's Industrial Revolution, shaping an era defined by innovation and progress. Dive into a watercolor painting depicting the construction of Shoreham Railroad around 1840, showcasing dedicated laborers' efforts to connect communities through efficient transportation networks. Uncover stories of Chinese immigrants who labored relentlessly on America's transcontinental railroad, leaving an indelible mark on both their lives and American history itself. Delve into trade union manifestos published by London World Congress, highlighting collective efforts towards fair wages, improved working conditions, and solidarity among workers worldwide. Celebrate alongside jubilant workers as they cheer on California’s first train conquering mountainous terrain – a testament to human perseverance and triumph over adversity. Trace back centuries ago when Emperor Constantine founded Constantinople (now Istanbul), symbolizing not only the birth of a great city but also the labor that built empires.