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Tradesmen Collection (page 47)

Tradesmen, the unsung heroes of society, have long been depicted in various forms of art and photography

Background imageTradesmen Collection: Four Officers of the Amsterdam Guild of Coopers and Winerackers, 1657. Oil on canvas

Four Officers of the Amsterdam Guild of Coopers and Winerackers, 1657. Oil on canvas. Gerbrand van den Eeckhout (1621-1674) Dutch Baroque painter. Fashion Sober Tradesmen Dog Fidelitya

Background imageTradesmen Collection: These Tradesmen are Preachers in the City of London, broadside published in London, 1647

These Tradesmen are Preachers in the City of London, broadside published in London, 1647. Congregationalists, a nonconformist dissenting Protestant sect who, according to the Anglican church

Background imageTradesmen Collection: Man in a crowd in a Yugoslavian street

Man in a crowd in a Yugoslavian street
A man in a crowd in a Yugoslavian street. He is carrying a wooden barrel, possibly containing cheese. Date: September 1965

Background imageTradesmen Collection: General society of mechanics and tradesmen

General society of mechanics and tradesmen

Background imageTradesmen Collection: First pier at Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex

First pier at Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex

Background imageTradesmen Collection: China - Qingdao - Tradesmen

China - Qingdao - Tradesmen
China - Qingdao (Tsingtao) - Tradesmen, selling a variety of foodstuffs, ceremic pots, plates and bowls, reed bags, grills and dried rushes. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageTradesmen Collection: Daimler and Lanchester advertisement

Daimler and Lanchester advertisement
In celebration of a new Elizabethan era, Daimler and Lanchester invoke the British successes in manufacturing under Elizabeth I

Background imageTradesmen Collection: The last steam engine at Carnforth

The last steam engine at Carnforth
Tradesmen at Carnforth standing in front of their engine. Left to right: boiler washer, Norman Wilson; firedropper, Norman Cottier; bar lad, Tommy Longstaffe; driver, Joe Harrison; and steamraiser

Background imageTradesmen Collection: Spur to a guilty conscience - not writing to friends

Spur to a guilty conscience - not writing to friends
All these write regularly - Why the Devil don t you? Spur to a guilty conscience - not writing to friends! This card illustrates those individuals who will oft communicate with the written word

Background imageTradesmen Collection: Street scene in provincial France

Street scene in provincial France - A tradesman stand by his mule wagon chatting to the gentleman on the right, who is carrying a brace of chicken wrapped up in a black cloth

Background imageTradesmen Collection: Sponge, nuts and fig Sellers - turkey

Sponge, nuts and fig Sellers - turkey
Itinerant street vendors of Sponges, Figs and Nuts in Constantinople, Turkey

Background imageTradesmen Collection: Turkish Market Scene - Bursa, Turkey

Turkish Market Scene - Bursa, Turkey
Market scene in Bursa - Turkey. Fourth largest city and the first Ottoman Capital. Contains the Mausoleum of Osman Bey, founder of the Ottoman Empire as well as two world famous Sufi Saints

Background imageTradesmen Collection: Whitehall 1852

Whitehall 1852
Looking up Whitehall towards Trafalgar Square. with the Treasury on your left and busy traffic including a bus, cab and horse-riders, beggars, tradesmen and a flower seller

Background imageTradesmen Collection: Satire on Puritans / 1647

Satire on Puritans / 1647
These tradesmen are preachers in the City of London, 1647. A satirical broadside on non- conformist preaching in London

Background imageTradesmen Collection: Glasgow Clothes Shop

Glasgow Clothes Shop
A modest haberdashery, run by a nice-looking young couple in a Glasgow side street; the photographer evidently toured the city offering his services to residents and tradesmen

Background imageTradesmen Collection: Townhall Sq Cape Town

Townhall Sq Cape Town
Natives and colonials, tradesmen and oxen, in Townhall Square, Cape Town

Background imageTradesmen Collection: Burmese Housewives

Burmese Housewives
Burmese housewives occupied with domestic tasks and dealing with tradesmen

Background imageTradesmen Collection: Merchants and Tradesmen

Merchants and Tradesmen
Merchants and tradesmen




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Tradesmen, the unsung heroes of society, have long been depicted in various forms of art and photography. From William Hogarth's iconic Beer Street to Vera Mukhina's powerful sculpture Worker and Kolkhoz Woman, these images capture the essence of hardworking individuals who contribute to the fabric of our communities. In Hogarth's Beer Street, we see tradesmen enjoying a well-deserved break after a day of labor. The bustling streets are filled with merchants and craftsmen, showcasing their skills and providing for their families, and is a celebration of the working class and their integral role in society. Vera Mukhina's sculpture Worker and Kolkhoz Woman stands tall in Moscow as a symbol of unity and strength. This black-and-white photograph captures its grandeur, reminding us that it can not just individuals but part of a collective effort towards progress. Integrity retiring from Office. , an artwork from 1801, portrays a tradesman bidding farewell to his profession with dignity. It serves as a reminder that integrity should be at the core of every trade or occupation. London Trade Card - William Johnson, Wig Maker showcases one specific trade among many others thriving in London during its heyday. These cards were essential marketing tools for tradesmen like Johnson who relied on craftsmanship to attract customers. The image titled Malpas Ferry at Tregothnan landing takes us back to 1887 Cornwall where tradesmen played crucial roles in transportation services. A horse pulling coal delivery cart reminds us that even mundane tasks require skillful execution by these dedicated workers. A grocery store scene captured in Cairo, Egypt highlights how tradesmen serve diverse communities worldwide. They provide essential goods while creating vibrant marketplaces that reflect cultural diversity. The Jewel Box painting depicts exquisite craftsmanship through delicate pencil strokes and watercolors on paper. Tradesmen involved in jewelry-making showcase their meticulous attention to detail while creating timeless pieces cherished by many.