Wood Workers Collection

Catalan azulejos of 17th-18th century representing the former artisans (weaver, fisherman, hunter, drum on horseback)
AIS5351145 Catalan azulejos of 17th-18th century representing the former artisans (weaver, fisherman, hunter, drum on horseback, cooper, cook, carpenter) (ceramic); © Iberfoto

Carpenter, 19th century (pen, ink)
7341824 Carpenter, 19th century (pen, ink) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); 24.1x18 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Thomas Rowlandson Depicts clothing)

Little Workers: The Carpenter (colour litho)
8629554 Little Workers: The Carpenter (colour litho) by Hardy, Evelyn Stuart (1865-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Carpenter)

How idle waifs are made industrious workmen (colour litho)
8644887 How idle waifs are made industrious workmen (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: How idle waifs are made industrious workmen)

Gulliver's Travels: He was conveyed to the Lilliputian capital, on an engine contrived by a small army of engineers
8666333 Gulliver's Travels: He was conveyed to the Lilliputian capital, on an engine contrived by a small army of engineers and carpenters (colour litho) by English School

Portrait of a group of workers from a carpentry workshop, among children and minors
FGL5496267 Portrait of a group of workers from a carpentry workshop, among children and minors. Italy, late 19th century Photography; Fototeca Gilardi

Trades: Carpenter (colour litho)
8641662 Trades: Carpenter (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Carpenter. Illustration for one of a set of playing cards used in the game Jack of All)

Trade card for Rider & Son, carpenters and builders, London (engraving)
8677527 Trade card for Rider & Son, carpenters and builders, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Trade card for Rider & Son, carpenters and builders)

The muse, the carpenter and the soldier that built Paris, 1911 (print)
8698398 The muse, the carpenter and the soldier that built Paris, 1911 (print); (add.info.: Geography. France. Paris and the poets. The muse, the carpenter and the soldier that built Paris)

House carpenter planing a board on a bench, in his workshop, 1810 (engraving)
FLO4577745 House carpenter planing a board on a bench, in his workshop, 1810 (engraving); (add.info.: House carpenter planing a board on a bench, in his workshop, many tools, saw, hammer)

Carpenter's shop, 1884
3479342 Carpenter's shop, 1884; (add.info.: Carpenter's shop in Portsmouth prison, Hampshire, England. Convicts working under supervision)

Carpenters in India, 1828
3480350 Carpenters in India, 1828; (add.info.: French lithograph of carpenters in India, By Marlet 1828.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Little Workers: The Shipbuilders (colour litho)
8629547 Little Workers: The Shipbuilders (colour litho) by Hardy, Evelyn Stuart (1865-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Shipbuilders)

The construction of Noah's Ark, description of the activities of shipwrights
MMM5480901 The construction of Noah's Ark, description of the activities of shipwrights by Schedel, Hartmann (1440-1514); National Maritime Museum, London

Viollet-Le-Duc shows two figures studying a frame, 1873 (illustration)
8683035 Viollet-Le-Duc shows two figures studying a frame, 1873 (illustration) by Viollet-le-Duc, Eugene Emmanuel (1814-79); Private Collection; (add.info)

The shipwright, one of the most important Royal Navy adjutant officers in the 18th century
MMM5482467 The shipwright, one of the most important Royal Navy adjutant officers in the 18th century, who had to pass an exam at Shipwright's Hall before boarding by Rowlandson

Dartmoor Prison, 1884
3479362 Dartmoor Prison, 1884; (add.info.: Dartmoor Prison: Penal Servitude the middle panel shows prisoners in the tailoring shop making uniforms)

Economy. The wood, woodcutters, carpenters..., c.1900 (chromo)
2636224 Economy. The wood, woodcutters, carpenters..., c.1900 (chromo); Private Collection; (add.info.: Economy. The wood, woodcutters, carpenters... Imagery, France, c.1900.); Photo © CCI

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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)

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)

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

Boat-building near Flatford Mill, 19th century (oil on canvas)
7146837 Boat-building near Flatford Mill, 19th century (oil on canvas) by Constable, John (1776-1837); Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Boat-building near Flatford Mill)

Carnival parade of apprentice carpenters in Frankfurt on Main in 1659 (engraving)
UIG5415825 Carnival parade of apprentice carpenters in Frankfurt on Main in 1659 (engraving) by German School, (17th century); (add.info)

The young Carpenter, 1886 (oil on canvas)
7310057 The young Carpenter, 1886 (oil on canvas) by Kolstoe, Fredrik (1860-1945); 105x81.5 cm; Nasjonalmuseet, Oslo, Norway; (add.info.: by Fredrik Kolstoe or Kolsto (1860-1945))

Duty Carpenter and his Masterpiece (b / w photo)
1730071 Duty Carpenter and his Masterpiece (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Companion of duty carpenter and his masterpiece late 19th century)

A ships carpenters mate near a saw pit in a Brazil jungle, 1832 (lithograph)
7235378 A ships carpenters mate near a saw pit in a Brazil jungle, 1832 (lithograph) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; (add.info)

Jesus learning carpentry in Josephs workshop (colour litho)
7185935 Jesus learning carpentry in Josephs workshop (colour litho) by Dudley, Robert Ambrose (1867-1951) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jesus learning carpentry in Josephs workshop)

Seals of the guilds of Bruges, 14th Century (chromolitho)
7173192 Seals of the guilds of Bruges, 14th Century (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Seals of the guilds of Bruges, 14th Century)

Jemmy wants his wooden horse shod (engraving)
7192846 Jemmy wants his wooden horse shod (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jemmy wants his wooden horse shod)

True as Steel, IV, "Thats the lad for me"(colour litho)
7181978 True as Steel, IV, " Thats the lad for me" (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: True as Steel, IV)

The Young Workman (engraving)
7186813 The Young Workman (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Young Workman)

Satire on the ineffective husband (woodcut)
7201585 Satire on the ineffective husband (woodcut) by German School, (16th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Satire on an ineffective husband)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Etabli (de menuisier); Work-bench; Werkbank (engraving)
7195919 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Etabli (de menuisier); Work-bench; Werkbank (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Carpentering (engraving)
7186815 Carpentering (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Carpentering. Illustration for The Boys Modern Playmate (Frederick Warne)

Hammers in the race (colour litho)
2783474 Hammers in the race (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hammers in the race)

Parade of the Master Work of the Carpenters before the Grand Palais
CHT195245 Parade of the Master Work of the Carpenters before the Grand Palais, illustration from Le Petit Parisien, 1900 (colour litho) by Meaulle

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"Crafting Masterpieces: Celebrating the Artistry of Woodworkers" Step back in time and witness the timeless artistry of woodworkers through history. From boat builders to joiners, their skilled hands have shaped our world in more ways than we can imagine. In "Boat Builder, c. 1904, " an oil on canvas masterpiece, we are transported to a bustling shipyard where craftsmen meticulously construct vessels that will conquer the seas. The attention to detail is awe-inspiring as every plank is carefully placed, ensuring both beauty and functionality. "The Tower of Babel, c. 1490, " an oil on panel artwork, showcases the architectural prowess of woodworkers who played a vital role in constructing this legendary structure. Their craftsmanship stands tall even amidst chaos and confusion. Imagine being a joiner planting a tip with a hammer in an assembly of boards on his bench, captured perfectly in an engraving from around 1920. Each strike resonates with dedication and precision as pieces come together seamlessly under their expert guidance. "Boat-building near Flatford Mill, " depicted in a 19th-century oil on canvas painting, transports us to idyllic countryside scenes where woodworkers harness nature's resources to create majestic vessels that navigate tranquil waters. Even apprentices had their moment to shine. In Frankfurt on Main's Carnival parade of apprentice carpenters in 1659 (engraving), young talents proudly showcase their skills while honoring tradition passed down through generations. From ancient times to modern-day wonders, woodwork has always been intertwined with human progress. Whether it be "The Young Carpenter" portrayed beautifully in an 1886 oil-on-canvas piece or witnessing the duty carpenter creating his masterpiece captured forever by black-and-white photography - these images remind us that woodworking is not just about building structures; it's about leaving behind legacies for future generations.