Profession Collection (#12)

Artisan: the painter decorator - Chromo. 1900
LSE4079352 Artisan: the painter decorator - Chromo. 1900. by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Artisan: the painter decorator - Chromo)

The Moulder - Chromo. 1900
LSE4079350 The Moulder - Chromo. 1900 by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Moulder - Chromo. 1900); Photo © Leonard de Selva

Le joinisier - in "Magazine des petits enfants", ed. Hachette, sd. around 1900
LSE4081254 Le joinisier - in "Magazine des petits enfants", ed. Hachette, sd. around 1900 by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait of two workers at the Tredegar Iron Works, Wales, 1865 (albumen print)
5962635 Portrait of two workers at the Tredegar Iron Works, Wales, 1865 (albumen print) by Clayton, William (fl.1865); 16x13 cm; Manchester Art Gallery

Portrait of two workers at the Tredegar Iron Works, Wales, 1865 (albumen print)
5962634 Portrait of two workers at the Tredegar Iron Works, Wales, 1865 (albumen print) by Clayton, William (fl.1865); 16x13 cm; Manchester Art Gallery

The Rat Stinker, 1632 (Etching)
7393372 The Rat Stinker, 1632 (Etching) by Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606-69); 14 x 12, 5 cm; Fondation Glenat, Grenoble, France; © Fonds Glenat

On the watch (oil on canvas)
7404274 On the watch (oil on canvas) by Krohg, Christian (1852-1925); 40x32 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Christian Krohg (1852-1925), Size: 40x32 cm, Private collection); Photo © O

Man overboard (oil on canvas)
7404269 Man overboard (oil on canvas) by Krohg, Christian (1852-1925); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christian Krohg (1852-1925), Private collection); Photo © O. Vaering

The Goldsmith, 1655 (Etching)
7393373 The Goldsmith, 1655 (Etching) by Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606-69); 7, 7 x 5, 7 cm; Fondation Glenat, Grenoble, France; © Fonds Glenat

Seasonal Workers Outside of their Hut in Siberia, Late 19th Century Russia
3903201 Seasonal Workers Outside of their Hut in Siberia, Late 19th Century Russia.; (add.info.: Seasonal Workers Outside of their Hut in Siberia, Late 19th Century Russia.); Sovfoto/UIG

Storm (oil on canvas)
7404279 Storm (oil on canvas) by Krohg, Christian (1852-1925); 73x112 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Christian Krohg (1852-1925) Size: 73x112 cm Private collection); Photo © O. Vaering

Rain thickness, 1895 (oil on canvas)
7404271 Rain thickness, 1895 (oil on canvas) by Krohg, Christian (1852-1925); 124x97 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Christian Krohg (1852-1925) Size

Mate at the helm (oil on canvas)
7404273 Mate at the helm (oil on canvas) by Krohg, Christian (1852-1925); 46x37 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Christian Krohg (1852-1925), Size: 46x37 cm Private collection); Photo © O

On the bow, ca 1890 (oil on canvas)
7404268 On the bow, ca 1890 (oil on canvas) by Krohg, Christian (1852-1925); 137x203 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Christian Krohg (1852-1925) Size

Muddy waters (oil on canvas)
7404278 Muddy waters (oil on canvas) by Krohg, Christian (1852-1925); 120x151 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Christian Krogh (1852-1925), Size: 120x151 cm Private collection); Photo © O

Payment of employees of the City, 1430 (painting on wood)
885916 Payment of employees of the City, 1430 (painting on wood) by Pietro, Sano di, also Ansano di Pietro di Mencio (1406-81); Archivio di Stato, Siena

Joiner planting a tip (nail) with a hammer in an assembly of boards on his bench
PCT4264278 Joiner planting a tip (nail) with a hammer in an assembly of boards on his bench. Engraving a syllabary (reading book) around 1920

Construction of a fortress Miniature of a 14th century manuscript Paris, B. N
AIS5365891 Construction of a fortress Miniature of a 14th century manuscript Paris, B.N. by French School, (14th century); © Iberfoto

Exiting the Factory, this 1895 short black and white silent film documentary is credited as being the first real motion
6238411 Exiting the Factory, this 1895 short black and white silent film documentary is credited as being the first real motion picture ever made

Albert Einstein and the major Zionist leader David Ben Gourion, c. 1950's (b/w photo)
1735827 Albert Einstein and the major Zionist leader David Ben Gourion, c.1950's (b/w photo) by Unknown photographer, (20th century)

Albert Einstein, c. 1932 (b/w photo)
1735824 Albert Einstein, c.1932 (b/w photo) by Unknown photographer, (20th century)

Parisian workers making toys engraving from Pierre Calmette Private collection
ELD4934822 Parisian workers making toys engraving from Pierre Calmette Private collection by Calmettes, Pierre (b.1874); (add.info)

Awarding of a doctorate
3785912 Awarding of a doctorate by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Awarding of a doctorate. From reproduction of 14th century wood engraving taken from German edition of Ciceros De)

The Baker. 19th century reproduction of 16th century (engraving)
3052931 The Baker. 19th century reproduction of 16th century (engraving) by Amman, Jost (1539-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: engraving by Jost Amman)

Ivory work: manufacture of piano keys Engraving from Pierre Calmette Private Collection
ELD4933886 Ivory work: manufacture of piano keys Engraving from Pierre Calmette Private Collection by Calmettes, Pierre (b.1874); (add.info.: Ivory work)

The Baker, 1568 (engraving)
3782498 The Baker, 1568 (engraving) by Amman, Jost (1539-91); (add.info.: The Baker from the Book of Trades / Das Standebuch (Panoplia omnium illiberalium mechanicarum...)

A worker making files Engraving from Pierre Calmette Private Collection
ELD4934800 A worker making files Engraving from Pierre Calmette Private Collection by Calmettes, Pierre (b.1874); (add.info)

Property masters: setting up stage sets before the performance Engraving from "Excursion a travers les
ELD4957331 Property masters: setting up stage sets before the performance Engraving from "Excursion a travers les metiers" by Pierre Calmette Private Collection by Calmettes

Silk Top hats manufactury Engraving from Pierre Calmette Private Collection
ELD4957215 Silk Top hats manufactury Engraving from Pierre Calmette Private Collection by Calmettes, Pierre (b.1874); (add.info)

La fabrication d'un tapis a la Manufacture de la Savonnerie, manufacture royale de tapestries located in Paris et
ELD4957199 La fabrication d'un tapis a la Manufacture de la Savonnerie, manufacture royale de tapestries located in Paris et Lodeve (The making of a carpet in Savonnerie manufactory in France)

A medalist using a kind of pantograph milling machine Engraving from "Excursion a travers les metiers" by
ELD4957164 A medalist using a kind of pantograph milling machine Engraving from "Excursion a travers les metiers" by Pierre Calmette Private Collection by Calmettes

The moneylenders, (painting)
7129310 The moneylenders, (painting) by Massys or Metsys, Quentin (c.1466-1530); Galleria Doria Pamphilj, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: The moneylenders, Quinten Massys, Doria Pamphilj gallery, Rome)

Workers fastening the spokes to the rims of a bicycle during its manufacture (manufacture of bicycles)
ELD4945419 Workers fastening the spokes to the rims of a bicycle during its manufacture (manufacture of bicycles) Engraving from Pierre Calmette Private Collection by Calmettes

Savonnerie: le decoupage du soap dans les mises (manufacture of soaps) Engraving from "Excursion a travers les
ELD4934758 Savonnerie: le decoupage du soap dans les mises (manufacture of soaps) Engraving from "Excursion a travers les metiers" by Pierre Calmette Private Collection by Calmettes

Peausserie, le corroyage: leatherwork, the softening of the animal skins in a fuller Engraving from Pierre Calmette
ELD4957333 Peausserie, le corroyage: leatherwork, the softening of the animal skins in a fuller Engraving from Pierre Calmette Collection privee by Calmettes, Pierre (b.1874); (add.info.: Peausserie)

Silk work: the unrolling of the silk engraving from "Excursion a travers les metiers" by Pierre Calmette
ELD4957282 Silk work: the unrolling of the silk engraving from "Excursion a travers les metiers" by Pierre Calmette Private Collection by Calmettes

The Miller. 19th century reproduction of 16th century engraving by Jost Amman
3052930 The Miller. 19th century reproduction of 16th century engraving by Jost Amman; Private Collection

The Winegrower
3782169 The Winegrower by Amman, Jost (1539-91) (after); (add.info.: The Wingrower from the Book of Trades / Das Standebuch (Panoplia omnium illiberalium mechanicarum...)

Craftsmen fleshing the sheepskins Engraving from "Excursion a travers les metiers" by Pierre Calmette Private
ELD4934789 Craftsmen fleshing the sheepskins Engraving from "Excursion a travers les metiers" by Pierre Calmette Private Collection by Calmettes

Soap factory: stamping of the soap brand Engraving from "Excursion a travers les metiers" by Pierre Calmette
ELD4934701 Soap factory: stamping of the soap brand Engraving from "Excursion a travers les metiers" by Pierre Calmette Private Collection by Calmettes

Cutlery stamping with a mill Engraving from "Excursion a travers les metiers" by Pierre Calmette Private
ELD4957182 Cutlery stamping with a mill Engraving from "Excursion a travers les metiers" by Pierre Calmette Private Collection by Calmettes

Cutting of rifle butts in a weapon factory Engraving from Pierre Calmette Private Collection
ELD4957150 Cutting of rifle butts in a weapon factory Engraving from Pierre Calmette Private Collection by Calmettes, Pierre (b.1874); (add.info)

Leather: splitting of rabbit skins to make leather Engraving from "Excursion a travers les metiers" by Pierre
ELD4957385 Leather: splitting of rabbit skins to make leather Engraving from "Excursion a travers les metiers" by Pierre Calmette Private Collection by Calmettes

Cutting workshop at the crystal glass manufacture in Sevres near Paris Engraving from "Excursion a travers les
ELD4933810 Cutting workshop at the crystal glass manufacture in Sevres near Paris Engraving from "Excursion a travers les metiers" by Pierre Calmette Private Collection by Calmettes

Hatter: le bridage des edges d'un chapeau melon (making a Bowler hat) Engraving drawn from "Excursion a
ELD4945491 Hatter: le bridage des edges d'un chapeau melon (making a Bowler hat) Engraving drawn from "Excursion a travers les metiers" by Pierre Calmette Private Collection by

An Ivory worker carving elephant tusks at work in his workshop working on elephant defenses
ELD4933909 An Ivory worker carving elephant tusks at work in his workshop working on elephant defenses (Ivory worker carving elephant tusks)

Ivory worker carving ivory with chisels, scrapers and gouges Engraving from "Excursion a travers les metiers"
ELD4933858 Ivory worker carving ivory with chisels, scrapers and gouges Engraving from "Excursion a travers les metiers" by Pierre Calmette Private Collection by Calmettes

Silk workshop: the preparation of the chain at the folder (Silk work) Engraving drawn from "Excursion through
ELD4957289 Silk workshop: the preparation of the chain at the folder (Silk work) Engraving drawn from "Excursion through the metiers" by Pierre Calmette Private Collection by Calmettes

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