Wooden Barrel Collection (#10)

Fowling-Pieces presented to Prince Albert and the Prince of Wales by Louis Philippe (engraving)
1095295 Fowling-Pieces presented to Prince Albert and the Prince of Wales by Louis Philippe (engraving) by English School

La Vendange de Jeanneton (The Harvest of Jeanneton). Cover of Le Figaro Illustre, November 1895 (colour litho)
3098732 La Vendange de Jeanneton (The Harvest of Jeanneton). Cover of Le Figaro Illustre, November 1895 (colour litho) by Rossi

Wine (colour litho)
3096764 Wine (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wine. Illustration for Bilder zum Anschauungsunterricht fur die Jugend by Eduard Walther (Eklingen)

Wiederkom, German, 1616 (chromolitho)
3095758 Wiederkom, German, 1616 (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wiederkom, German, 1616)

Family sitting on a barrel and drinking (colour litho)
5995919 Family sitting on a barrel and drinking (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Family sitting on a barrel and drinking)

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Summer pleasures (chromolitho)
6001868 Summer pleasures (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Summer pleasures)

Scene in a Dutch tavern, 14th Century (colour litho)
969054 Scene in a Dutch tavern, 14th Century (colour litho) by Steelink, Willem II (1856-1928); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scene in a Dutch tavern, 14th Century)

Cellar (colour litho)
3096754 Cellar (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cellar. Illustration for Bilder zum Anschauungsunterricht fur die Jugend by Eduard Walther (Eklingen)

Home Is Home Be It Ever So Homely (colour litho)
3095629 Home Is Home Be It Ever So Homely (colour litho) by Browne, Gordon Frederick (1858-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: Home Is Home Be It Ever So Homely)

Adam Dollard and his companions fighting the Iroquois at the Battle of Long Sault, Canada, 1660 (colour litho)
977760 Adam Dollard and his companions fighting the Iroquois at the Battle of Long Sault, Canada, 1660 (colour litho) by Bombled

Fish Market, Brighton (colour photo)
3094780 Fish Market, Brighton (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fish Market, Brighton. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Fanfan-La-Tulipe (colour litho)
3094279 Fanfan-La-Tulipe (colour litho) by Job, pseudonym for Onfray de Breville, Jacques (1858-1931); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fanfan-La-Tulipe)

Pressoir ancien (engraving)
3645042 Pressoir ancien (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pressoir ancien. Illustration for Le Magasin Pittoresque (1860)

Alexander and Diogenes (chromolitho)
3641813 Alexander and Diogenes (chromolitho) by Landseer, Edwin (1802-73) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alexander and Diogenes)

An Afternoon in the Workhouse (engraving)
3634676 An Afternoon in the Workhouse (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Afternoon in the Workhouse. Illustration for Chatterbox, 1870)

Woman selling herring from a barrow (colour litho)
3104158 Woman selling herring from a barrow (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman selling herring from a barrow)

Old Christmas Festivities (litho)
2802748 Old Christmas Festivities (litho) by Stephanoff, James (1788-1874) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Old Christmas Festivities)

After liberation, civil provision (colour litho)
2808746 After liberation, civil provision (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: After liberation, civil provision)

The curious competitions (colour litho)
2777672 The curious competitions (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The curious competitions)

Gold at sea (colour litho)
2783572 Gold at sea (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gold at sea. France has long been providing for the repatriation of the gold deposited in)

Large tonel of port wine (engraving)
608380 Large tonel of port wine (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Large tonel of port wine; from The Illustrated London News)

Department of Vosges in eastern France (chromolitho)
724713 Department of Vosges in eastern France (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Department of Vosges in eastern France)

Little Girl In Barrel (chromolitho)
733451 Little Girl In Barrel (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Little Girl In Barrel.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection

The unemployed seeking work at the docks (engraving)
583085 The unemployed seeking work at the docks (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

George Whitefield preaching in Moorfields, AD 1742 - in the exhibition of the Royal Academy (engraving)
583652 George Whitefield preaching in Moorfields, AD 1742 - in the exhibition of the Royal Academy (engraving) by Crowe, Eyre (1824-1910); Private Collection; (add.info)

Samuel Hearne watching a Native American sword-swallower 58, North American beaver
6337889 Samuel Hearne watching a Native American sword-swallower 58, North American beaver, Castor canadensis 59 and Indians boiling water in a wooden barrel with hot stones 60 by English School

Influence of Mercury: the Garden of Love and the Fountain of Youth. Miniature made by Cristoforo de Predis (v. 1440-v)
VEN5028201 Influence of Mercury: the Garden of Love and the Fountain of Youth. Miniature made by Cristoforo de Predis (v. 1440-v. 1486) - in " De Sphaera" d Este. Around 1470

Hosiery (engraving)
5221725 Hosiery (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hosiery. From Illustrations of Useful Arts and Manufactures by Charles Tomlinson (SPCK)

Piston and Barrel of Deleuils Air-pump (engraving)
5211390 Piston and Barrel of Deleuils Air-pump (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Piston and Barrel of Deleuils Air-pump)

The Man in the Barrel (coloured engraving)
979162 The Man in the Barrel (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Man in the Barrel.); © Look and Learn

The Absolutely Abstemious Ass (engraving)
973129 The Absolutely Abstemious Ass (engraving) by Lear, Edward (1812-88); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Absolutely Abstemious Ass)

The New English, French and German Magazine Rifles (engraving)
1038430 The New English, French and German Magazine Rifles (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New English, French and German Magazine Rifles)

Fol. 54v Autumn: The Grape Harvest, illustration from Tacuinum Santiatis Codex Vindobonensis (vellum)
ALI142988 Fol.54v Autumn: The Grape Harvest, illustration from Tacuinum Santiatis Codex Vindobonensis (vellum) by Italian School, (14th century); Osterreichische Nationalbibliothek, Vienna

Some Varieties of the Nordenfelt Gun as now used in the Army and Navy (engraving)
1061943 Some Varieties of the Nordenfelt Gun as now used in the Army and Navy (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Last Supper, 1511-25 (fresco)
1085962 The Last Supper, 1511-25 (fresco) by Sarto, Andrea del (1486-1530); Cenacolo di S. Salvi, Florence, Italy; Alinari

Three generations of winemaking at the Pisco bodega of El Catador near Ica, in southern Peru. PERU, Ica, Bodega El Catador Three generations of winemaking at the Pisco bodega of El Catador near Ica

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"The Timeless Charm of the Wooden Barrel: A Journey Through History" Step back in time to the 15th century, where we find ourselves in Tournai, witnessing a significant event - The Bishop of Tournai receiving the tithe of beer. As we delve deeper into history, a tapestry depicting Vintagers from the same era captures our attention. The intricate woolen masterpiece showcases the artistry and importance of wine production during that period. Fast forward to Leerdam in the late 19th century, where an oil painting titled "A Town Gate" transports us to a quaint Dutch town with its charming architecture and bustling streets. Meanwhile, another oil painting takes us inside an inn circa 1640, revealing peasants enjoying their leisurely moments while smoking pipes. This scene reminds us that wooden barrels were not only vessels for transportation but also played a role in creating spaces for socializing and relaxation. Returning to Tournai's rich heritage, we encounter yet another captivating tapestry depicting Wine Pressers. Created using wool fibers like its predecessor, this artwork highlights how winemaking was deeply ingrained in the cultural fabric of this region. Shifting gears entirely, we stumble upon an intriguing piece from 1614-26 - an oil painting capturing a sperm whale washed up on Noordwijk beach. Although seemingly unrelated at first glance, it serves as a reminder that wooden barrels were essential containers used for storing various goods including precious whale oil. Venturing further into art history brings us face-to-face with "The Tower of Babel, " painted around 1490. This biblical narrative reminds us that even ancient civilizations recognized wood as one of humanity's most versatile resources – utilized not just for construction but also for crafting barrels vital to their daily lives. As industrialization takes hold across continents and centuries pass by rapidly before our eyes; cotton dye works come alive through vibrant color lithographs showcasing Empire Trade's growth.