Brick Worker Collection

The art of building (low relief)
BEN5471582 The art of building (low relief) by Pisano, Andrea (1270-1349); Museo dell'Opera di Santa Maria del Fiore (Duomo), Florence, Tuscany

Glazed brick and tile fireplace (b/w photo)
8639685 Glazed brick and tile fireplace (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Glazed brick and tile fireplace. Bricks by Lamb and Sons)

Brick chimneypiece, and kerb in "Tudor" style (b/w photo)
8639682 Brick chimneypiece, and kerb in "Tudor" style (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Brick chimneypiece)

Entrance to Martin's Bank, Bexley Heath (b/w photo)
8639679 Entrance to Martin's Bank, Bexley Heath (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Entrance to Martin's Bank, Bexley Heath)

Placing quoin bricks in a square angled wall with stopped ends (b/w photo)
8639677 Placing quoin bricks in a square angled wall with stopped ends (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Detail of bay, the king's arms, Kingston-on-thames (b/w photo)
8639675 Detail of bay, the king's arms, Kingston-on-thames (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Detail of bay, the king's arms)

Imperial chemical house, elevation in smith square, Westminster (b/w photo)
8639666 Imperial chemical house, elevation in smith square, Westminster (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Imperial chemical house)

Twin chimney shafts with ornamental base and caps (b/w photo)
8639662 Twin chimney shafts with ornamental base and caps (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Twin chimney shafts with ornamental base and caps)

A range of four chimney shafts (b/w photo)
8639661 A range of four chimney shafts (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A range of four chimney shafts)

History of Saint Piat and Saint Eleuthere, also called tapestry of Arras. Ordered from canon Toussaint Prier
7209599 History of Saint Piat and Saint Eleuthere, also called tapestry of Arras. Ordered from canon Toussaint Prier, chaplain of the duke of Burgundy, late 14th-early 15th century. 22m x 2m

History of Saint Piat and Saint Eleuthere, also called tapestry of Arras. Ordered from canon Toussaint Prier
7209598 History of Saint Piat and Saint Eleuthere, also called tapestry of Arras. Ordered from canon Toussaint Prier, chaplain of the duke of Burgundy, late 14th-early 15th century. 22m x 2m

Construction of a squint pier (b/w photo)
8639683 Construction of a squint pier (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Construction of a squint pier)

Screen wall with stone dressings, and niche, Carlos Place, London, W (b/w photo)
8639672 Screen wall with stone dressings, and niche, Carlos Place, London, W (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Screen wall with stone dressings)

Pupils entrance, Mary Datchelor School, Grove Lane, Camberwell (b/w photo)
8639674 Pupils entrance, Mary Datchelor School, Grove Lane, Camberwell (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pupils entrance, Mary Datchelor School)

Footings of a circular chimney shaft (b/w photo)
8639664 Footings of a circular chimney shaft (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Footings of a circular chimney shaft)

Bricklayer's Tools, II (litho)
8639660 Bricklayer's Tools, II (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bricklayer's Tools, II)

History of Saint Piat and Saint Eleuthere, also called tapestry of Arras. Ordered from canon Toussaint Prier
7209600 History of Saint Piat and Saint Eleuthere, also called tapestry of Arras. Ordered from canon Toussaint Prier, chaplain of the duke of Burgundy, late 14th-early 15th century. 22m x 2m

Brick and tile work, copse house, Surbiton, view of breakfast loggia (b/w photo)
8639667 Brick and tile work, copse house, Surbiton, view of breakfast loggia (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Brick and tile work, copse house)

Detail of brickwork, entrance to copse house, Surbiton (b/w photo)
8639670 Detail of brickwork, entrance to copse house, Surbiton (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Detail of brickwork, entrance to copse house)

Wandsworth Technical Institute (b/w photo)
8639668 Wandsworth Technical Institute (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wandsworth Technical Institute. G Topham Forest, FRIBA, Architect)

A chimney shaft in course of construction (b/w photo)
8639663 A chimney shaft in course of construction (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A chimney shaft in course of construction)

Trades: Bricklayer (colour litho)
8641499 Trades: Bricklayer (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bricklayer. Illustration for one of a set of playing cards used in the game Jack of All)

Bricklayer with two women preparing to whitewash a wall, 1828
3480354 Bricklayer with two women preparing to whitewash a wall, 1828; (add.info.: French lithograph of bricklayer with two women preparing to whitewash a wall; India)

Jointing and pointing wall with arched opening (b/w photo)
8639681 Jointing and pointing wall with arched opening (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jointing and pointing wall with arched opening)

Plumbing for correct position of quoin with plumb-rule and lead-bob (b/w photo)
8639678 Plumbing for correct position of quoin with plumb-rule and lead-bob (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Vestibule, Martin's Bank, Bexley Heath (b/w photo)
8639676 Vestibule, Martin's Bank, Bexley Heath (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vestibule, Martin's Bank, Bexley Heath)

Main front, with tiled roof, of the old crown, Bookham, Surrey, showing various forms of arches (b/w photo)
8639671 Main front, with tiled roof, of the old crown, Bookham, Surrey, showing various forms of arches (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Chimney shaft with square base, panelled at the summit (b/w photo)
8639665 Chimney shaft with square base, panelled at the summit (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chimney shaft with square base)

Bricklayer's Tools, I (litho)
8639659 Bricklayer's Tools, I (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bricklayer's Tools, I)

Example of assorted colour brickwork, with tile roofing and tile hanging at gable ends (colour photo)
8639658 Example of assorted colour brickwork, with tile roofing and tile hanging at gable ends (colour photo) by English Photographer

Interesting example of brickwork, carried out with S6 purple and red bricks for recessed panel filling
8639655 Interesting example of brickwork, carried out with S6 purple and red bricks for recessed panel filling, bright reds for piers and dark reds for plinth (colour photo) by English Photographer

History of Saint Piat and Saint Eleuthere, also called tapestry of Arras. Ordered from canon Toussaint Prier
7209597 History of Saint Piat and Saint Eleuthere, also called tapestry of Arras. Ordered from canon Toussaint Prier, chaplain of the duke of Burgundy, late 14th-early 15th century. 22m x 2m

Two White Mice, 1903 (lithograph)
954241 Two White Mice, 1903 (lithograph); Private Collection; © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved

The stone: from the quarry to the mason, c.1900-1910 (chromo)
1790230 The stone: from the quarry to the mason, c.1900-1910 (chromo); (add.info.: the stone trade in France, from the quarry to the mason, early 20th century); Photo © CCI

The handling of tools in the construction of a chimney stack with varied projections (b/w photo)
8639680 The handling of tools in the construction of a chimney stack with varied projections (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Brick ingle-nook and fireplace in a country cottage (b/w photo)
8639669 Brick ingle-nook and fireplace in a country cottage (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Brick ingle-nook and fireplace in a country cottage)

Cinema facade in polychrome ceramic blocks and tiles (colour photo)
8639656 Cinema facade in polychrome ceramic blocks and tiles (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Happy workers
Mohammadreza Momeni

Working alone in Brick field
Avishek Das

Stone cutter building a castle, 1440 (painting on wood)
885910 Stone cutter building a castle, 1440 (painting on wood) by Anonymous; Archivio di Stato, Siena, Italy; (add.info.: Wood painting decorating a Biccherna)

The Master Mason gargoyle, 1453 (photo)
7268863 The Master Mason gargoyle, 1453 (photo) by English School, (15th century); (add.info.: St Peters C of E Church, Winchcombe, near Cheltenham (1453)

Masons working on a building, 18th century. 1778 (engraving)
7233203 Masons working on a building, 18th century. 1778 (engraving) by Benard, Robert (fl.1734); Private Collection; (add.info.: Masons working on a building, using trowels, chisels, hods)

Quarrymen plasterers and their tools, 18th century. 1778 (engraving)
7233206 Quarrymen plasterers and their tools, 18th century. 1778 (engraving) by Benard, Robert (fl.1734); Private Collection; (add.info.: Quarrymen plasterers and their tools, 18th century)

The house that Jack built, c. 1935 (gouache on paper)
7231127 The house that Jack built, c.1935 (gouache on paper) by Hunter, Edmund (1866-1937); Private Collection; Edmund & Alec Hunter Collection

Builders at work on a house (colour litho)
7172631 Builders at work on a house (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Builders at work on a house)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Macon (en briques); Bricklayer; Maurer (engraving)
7196585 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Macon (en briques); Bricklayer; Maurer (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Macon (en briques); Bricklayer; Maurer

The Strike Of Eleven Thousand Masons In Milan, The Meeting In The Courtyard Of The Castle For The Division
2798434 The Strike Of Eleven Thousand Masons In Milan, The Meeting In The Courtyard Of The Castle For The Division... (colour litho) by Beltrame

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In the world of brickwork, happiness can be found in the hands of dedicated workers. Whether toiling alone in a vast brick field or collaborating with fellow masons on grand structures, these individuals find joy in their craft. Centuries ago, a stone cutter meticulously shaped each piece for a majestic castle, his strokes immortalized in a 1440 painting on wood. Working diligently amidst solitude, he poured his heart into every detail. Fast forward to 1453 and we witness the expertise of a master mason captured through the lens of a photograph. The intensity etched upon his face as he carves out intricate gargoyles speaks volumes about his passion for perfection. The year is now 1778 and an engraving depicts masons working together on an awe-inspiring building. Quarrymen plasterers stand side by side with their tools at hand, united by their shared purpose and commitment to craftsmanship. Jumping ahead once more to c. 1935, we encounter "The House that Jack Built, " portrayed vividly through gouache on paper. This whimsical artwork showcases builders' dedication as they construct homes that will shelter generations to come. A color lithograph captures yet another scene - builders hard at work constructing houses. Their synchronized movements and coordinated efforts exemplify the harmony that arises when skilled individuals collaborate towards a common goal. Even language pays homage to these artisans; engravings from "Le Vocabulaire Illustre" illustrate terms like "bricklayer" and "maurer, " reminding us of the rich vocabulary associated with this noble trade. But it's not all serious business; even happy workers need moments of respite. A colorful lithograph portrays thousands of masons gathering in Milan during strike times, finding solace within the courtyard walls of a castle while dividing tasks amongst themselves. Through history's lens, one thing remains constant - happiness radiates from those who dedicate themselves wholeheartedly to their craft.