Work Collection (#8)

Earth moving machinery used for widening Route 13 along Hardangerfjord in Hordaland, Norway, Scandinavia, Europe

Weekly market, Tahanoute, High Atlas Mountains, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

Dyed wool, Marrakesh, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

Figure in wool dyers textile souk, Marrakesh, Morocco, Africa

Elephant carrying tourists on its back in the Reu river. Royal Chitwan National Park, the Terai, Nepal

Weaving on street, Oaxaca City, Oaxaca, Mexico, North America

Flock of goats, Uureg Nuur lake, Uvs province, Mongolia, Central Asia, Asia

Woman carrying two baskets of French bread in the Talaat Sao Market in Vientiane, Laos, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Grindly, Marshes, Iraq, Middle East

Tie dye process, Bhuj town, Kutch District, Gujarat State, India, Asia

Sowing cotton, Andhra Pradesh, India, Asia

Street vendors, Jodhpur, Rajasthan state, India, Asia

Primitive chain gang and scaffold near Bharatpur, Rajasthan state, India, Asia

Man making clogs, Alkmar market, Holland, Europe

Fisherman mending nets on quayside at Katapola, island of Amorgos, Cyclades, Greece, Europe

Shepherd and sheep, Fetlar, Shetland Islands, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Close-up of the window display of a Boulangerie in the Midi-Pyrenees, France, Europe

Casks in cellar, Chateau Lynch Bages, Pauillac, Medoc, Cote d Or, Burgundy, France, Europe

Telgruc-sur-Mer, Crozon peninsula, Finistere, Brittany, France, Europe

Farmer ploughing near Sonning Common, Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Thatcher at work renewing thatch on cottage, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Fishing boats in the harbour, Whitstable, Kent, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Harvesting in the 1970s, Shropshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Tractor collecting hay bales at harvest time, seen from the Cotswolds Way footpath, The Coltswolds, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Colourful clothing and textiles for tourists in the market on Plaza San Francisco, Cuenca, Azuay Province, Southern Highlands, Ecuador, South America

A boy hanging sisal out to dry on the road to Quindio in Colombia, South America

Selling floating prayer candles, night, Lijiang old town, Yunnan, China, Asia

Roadside bicycle shop, Shanghai, China, Asia

Chinese man gathering seagrass on Li Jiang River, Guangxi Province, China, Asia

Preparing sand bottles, Pipa, Natal, Rio Grande do Norte state, Brazil, South America

Two women working in seaweed cultivation, Zanzibar, Tanzania, East Africa, Africa

Boats on the Bani river, Mopti, Mali, Africa

Jackie Daniels, the first wife of magician Paul Daniels. They married in 1960 and divorced in 1975, although they d been separated for five years before that. Pictured, working as a barmaid

Sue Johnston (who plays Sheila Grant) and Ricky Tomlinson (who plays Sheilas husband Bobby Grant) The filming of a christening scene for Brookside, March 1985. Picture taken in 1985

Working at height JLP01_01_089_54
PLYMOUTH B POWER STATION, CITY OF PLYMOUTH. A worker laying bricks to the top of the chimney shaft during the construction of Plymouth B Power Station

Devil delivery JLP01_14_00034
Jacob Epstein's sculpture of the Devil being delivered to Coventry Cathedral on the back of a lorry

Manouevring a concrete caisson JLP01_01_064_42
TILBURY DOCKS, CHADWELL ST MARY, THURROCK, ESSEX

Dockmaster JLP01_01_064_41
TILBURY DOCKS, CHADWELL ST MARY, THURROCK, ESSEX. Captain W. R

Adam and eve in paradies, chromolithpraph from a home bible, 1870

Saxon Farmer c. 1066 IC008 / 032
Battle Abbey and the Battle of Hastings. A reconstruction drawing, by Judith Dobie, showing a Saxon Farmer c. 1066

Weavers House, Manchesters Northern Quarter IC294_001
Manchesters Northern Quarter. Cut-away reconstruction drawing showing the arrangement of living and working quarters in a weavers cottage

The only thing in life achieved without effort is failure. Inspiring creative motivation poster. Vector hand lettering vintage

Popular Fiction Illustrated - 'The Eternal City' by Hall Caine

Rear view of engineers working in a drafting room, Consolidated Engineering Company, Rochester, New York State, USA

Vector cartoon style illustration of successful businessman holding a case full of money. Isolated on white background.

Pumping water at Maseno School Kenya East Africa Pumping water at Maseno School Kenya East Africa One woman is working the pump whilst a student wearing school uniform is filling a small bottle This

1950S Businessman With Briefcase In Air Running After Departing Train

1920s 1930s HORSE-DRAWN WHEAT HARVESTING

France. Abbey of Saint-Riquier (Abbey of Saint-Richarius). Founded by Saint Richarius circa 625

Benedict of Nursia (480-547). Italian Christian monk. Founder of the Benedictine Order. Considered the patriarch of Western monasticism. The Heavy Stone. Episode from the life of the saint

The chivalry represented by allegorical characters

Bale of Corn
Illustration of a female farmworker carrying a bale of corn. Artist: H.H.L Date: 1912

Apply Here For War Work, original WW2 poster printed for HMSO by Lowe & Brydone. Date: circa early 1940s

The Work House, Kansas City, Missouri, USA

Unemployed men, Wellington Column, Liverpool, Victorian period Date: late 19th century

Travelling Postal Van
Illustration depicting sorters at work on a Royal Mail travelling postal van. Artist: Anon Date: circa 1901

Karambit knife, illustration, vector on white background.

Smiling engineer wearing hardhat holding laptop at wind farm

Cleaning broom isolated symbol cartoon in black and white Cleaning broom isolated symbol cartoon vector illustration graphic design.

Mexico, Federal District, Mexico City, Ciudad Satelite, North of the city work of the architect Luis Barragàn and of the sculptor Matías Goeritz in 1958

masculine construction workers line logo vector icon illustration

Iron workers, Anthropology exhibit, Exposition Universelle
Early iron workers, Anthropology exhibit, Exposition Universelle, Paris, 1889. Date: 1889

Fishing, Menton, France, Victorian period. Date: late 19th century

Fishing, Menton, France, Victorian period. Date: late 19th century

Fishing, Menton, France, Victorian period. Date: late 19th century

Fishing, Menton, France, Victorian period. Date: late 19th century

Work Camp No. 1, Field Hill, BC, Canada, early 1900s. Date: early 1900s

Railway tunnel construction, Field Hill, BC, Canada, early 1900s. Date: early 1900s

Weaving cotton with a hand loom, Japan, early 1900s. Date: early 1900s

Young business man use hand to hold something isolated on white background

Sellers (vendors) of traditional Turkish fabrics seated in their shop reading a newspaper, Grand Bazaar, Istanbul, Turkey

A palm tree boat also called donga carries jute fibres on the marsh in Gopalganj, Bangladesh.

gt letter arrow logo

Foot massage and spa foot treatment.
Foot massage and spa foot treatment Foot massage and spa foot treatment.

Cameroonian Chef holding blank whiteboard menu on Cameroon flag background. Cook wearing uniform pointing space for text.

Josephine de Beauharnais (1763-1814). First wife of Napoleon I and Empress of the French. Engraving by Jonnard. The Iberian Illustration, 1888.

Construction worker set with man doing different jobs illustration

The trades. The shoemaker, 16th century. Engraving
The trades. The shoemaker. Facsimile after a drawing and engraving by Jost Amman in the 16th century. Moeurs, usages et costumes au moyen-age et a l'epoque de la Renaissance, by Paul Lacroix

The spur maker The armourer, 16th century. Engraving
The trades. The spur maker. Facsimile after a drawing and engraving by Jost Amman in the 16th century. Moeurs, usages et costumes au moyen-age et a l'epoque de la Renaissance, by Paul Lacroix

The trades. The armourer, 16th century. Engraving
The trades. The armourer. Facsimile after a drawing and engraving by Jost Amman in the 16th century. Moeurs, usages et costumes au moyen-age et a l'epoque de la Renaissance, by Paul Lacroix

The trades. The swordmaker, 16th century. Engraving
The trades. The swordmaker. Facsimile after a drawing and engraving by Jost Amman in the 16th century. Moeurs, usages et costumes au moyen-age et a l'epoque de la Renaissance, by Paul Lacroix

The trades. The hatter, 16th century. Engraving
The trades. Hatter. Facsimile after a drawing and engraving by Jost Amman in the 16th century. Moeurs, usages et costumes au moyen-age et a l'epoque de la Renaissance, by Paul Lacroix

The trades. The dyer, 16th century. Engraving
The trades. The dyer. Facsimile after a drawing and engraving by Jost Amman in the 16th century. Moeurs, usages et costumes au moyen-age et a l'epoque de la Renaissance, by Paul Lacroix

The trades. Clothworker, 16th century. Engraving
The trades. Clothworker. Facsimile after a drawing and engraving by Jost Amman in the 16th century. Moeurs, usages et costumes au moyen-age et a l'epoque de la Renaissance, by Paul Lacroix

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"Work: A Tapestry of Time and Struggle" In the spring of 1972, Ms. Magazine graced the shelves with its first issue, marking a pivotal moment in the feminist movement. As women fought for their rightful place in the workforce, this cover served as a powerful symbol of empowerment. Across the Atlantic, in Derbyshire, England, shire horses ploughed through fields with unwavering determination. Their labor spoke volumes about the resilience and dedication required to make ends meet. Meanwhile, an American Socialist poster from 1911 depicted a capitalist pyramid—a stark reminder of societal inequalities that plagued workers during that era. The struggle for fair wages and better working conditions echoed throughout history. Diego Rivera's mural at The Detroit Institute of Arts captured the essence within the automobile industry during the Great Depression. This masterpiece showcased both pride and hardship experienced by countless individuals who relied on this sector for their livelihoods. Gustave Caillebotte's painting "The Floor Planers" transported us back to 1875 Paris where manual labor was essential for progress. It highlighted how every stroke had purpose—each worker contributing to society's advancement. The Oseberg replica Viking ship reminded us that work has evolved over centuries; it represented exploration and trade routes carved out by brave sailors who risked everything for prosperity. Fast forward to more recent times—the iconic Range Rover Mk. 1 Classic became synonymous with hard work paying off—an emblematic vehicle representing success achieved through perseverance and dedication. At Butler's Wharf on pay day, workers eagerly awaited their well-earned wages—a momentary respite from daily struggles but also a reminder that financial stability remained elusive for many even then. Diego Rivera once again left his mark with a mural depicting pre-Columbian life in Mexico City—a testament to indigenous civilizations' industriousness long before modern notions emerged.