Scaffold Collection (#3)

Hanging of anarchists in Russia, 1878 (print)
3785682 Hanging of anarchists in Russia, 1878 (print); (add.info.: Hanging of anarchists in Russia. Government repression of the Nihilist movement followed unrest after end of Russo- Turkish War in)

Mining (oil on millboard)
NGW388570 Mining (oil on millboard) by Williams, Terrick (1860-1936); 25.6x15.8 cm; National Museum Wales; (add.info.: Study for a poster;); National Museums & Galleries of Wales

Construction of Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral, two of the giant scaffolding towers, Merseyside. Circa 1964

The Final Pacification of Europe!!, pub. 1803 (hand coloured engraving). Creator
The Final Pacification of Europe!!, pub. 1803 (hand coloured engraving). Napole on Bonaparte (1769– 1821)

The injured Mason, 1786-1787 (1939). Artist: Francisco Goya
The injured Mason, 1786-1787 (1939). Two workers carry another, who has been wounded in a work accident. The scaffolding in the background reveals the underlying subject as workersś safety

Schooner shipyard, Bira, Sulawesi, Indonesia

Road to the Capitol building in Washington DC at dusk

Building construction site with Kuala lumpur city skyline and skyscraper in Kuala lumpur, Malaysia

a worker
HAN dong hee

Lines, Reds and a man
Hamid Mohammad Hossein Zadeh Hashemi

underground
Kobayashi Tetsurou

Coffee Break
Marcus Cederberg

Conquest of Mexico
Spanish conquest of the Aztec Empire (1519-21). Construction of the Villa Rica of La Vera Cruz, with the help of the Totonac Indians. Detail

Savoy Hotel in scaffolding, captioned The Building Enveloped by 95, 000 feet Run of Scaffold Poles'. From an article The Savoy Extension: A World Record by George R Sims

Missionary Pedro de Alcala in Formosa
Pedro de Alcala baptises three Formosan criminals, comforting them as they die slowly and painfully on the scaffold Date: circa 1685

The Dam in Amsterdam with the new Town Hall under Construction, 1652-89 (oil on canvas)
7414905 The Dam in Amsterdam with the new Town Hall under Construction, 1652-89 (oil on canvas) by Ulft, Jacob van der (1627-89); 81--100 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Hunger in Buenos Aires - settlers cutting human flesh and a map with two indians (engraving)
IND388208 Hunger in Buenos Aires - settlers cutting human flesh and a map with two indians (engraving) by Argentinian School, (16th century); Biblioteca Nacional, Buenos Aires

The gibbet of Montfaucon (engraving) (b / w photo)
CHT280100 The gibbet of Montfaucon (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

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"Scaffold: A Testament to Human Ingenuity and Progress" Throughout history, scaffolds have played a vital role in the construction of some of the world's most iconic structures. Dating back to 1827, bricklayers relied on these temporary frameworks as they meticulously built walls that would stand the test of time. One such example is Big Ben, whose majestic clock tower stood tall under a scaffold during its construction. The sight of this towering landmark shrouded in metal beams only added to its mystique and grandeur. Across the Atlantic Ocean, another symbol of freedom took shape amidst scaffolding - the Statue of Liberty. In Paris, craftsmen carefully assembled each piece under their watchful eyes, ensuring Lady Liberty would rise triumphantly above New York Harbor. Scaffolds also served as platforms for progress in other industries. In 1934, an awe-inspiring view captured Queen Mary at Clydebank shipyard in Glasgow. This giant Cunard liner showcased human achievement and engineering prowess against a backdrop of steel bars. Artists too found inspiration within these temporary structures. Francois Rude immortalized his work on canvas while working on the Arc de Triomphe in 1893. His brushstrokes encapsulated both beauty and labor intertwined within each stroke. Closer to home, bridges like Needle Eye Bridge over M1 at Barnsley stood proud thanks to scaffolding support during their construction phase. These architectural marvels connected communities and paved way for progress across South Yorkshire. In Cornwall's tin mining industry during the 19th century, miners relied on sturdy scaffolds deep underground as they extracted precious resources from Mother Earth's embrace – a testament to human resilience even in treacherous conditions. Religion too found solace within scaffolded walls; St George's Cathedral proudly claimed its title as one of the largest wooden churches globally—a spiritual sanctuary crafted with meticulous precision by skilled hands supported by timber frames reaching towards heaven. Even the most iconic structures required temporary support.