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"Unveiling the Timeless Craft: A Journey Through Apprenticeship" Step into the world of apprenticeship, where age-old traditions meet modern-day skills

Background imageApprenticeship Collection: Illustration for The Scholar-Gipsy by Matthew Arnold (colour litho)

Illustration for The Scholar-Gipsy by Matthew Arnold (colour litho)
7180958 Illustration for The Scholar-Gipsy by Matthew Arnold (colour litho) by Adams, Frank (1871-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: " One summer-morn forsook / His friends)

Background imageApprenticeship Collection: Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Rotisseur; Cook-shop keeper; Bratkoch (engraving)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Rotisseur; Cook-shop keeper; Bratkoch (engraving)
7197422 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Rotisseur; Cook-shop keeper; Bratkoch (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rotisseur; Cook-shop keeper; Bratkoch)

Background imageApprenticeship Collection: The school where jugglers learn their arts near Tokio (litho)

The school where jugglers learn their arts near Tokio (litho)
7171150 The school where jugglers learn their arts near Tokio (litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The school where jugglers learn their arts near Tokio)

Background imageApprenticeship Collection: Young tailors working at Dr Barnardos childrens home, Stepney Causeway, London (chromolitho)

Young tailors working at Dr Barnardos childrens home, Stepney Causeway, London (chromolitho)
7157078 Young tailors working at Dr Barnardos childrens home, Stepney Causeway, London (chromolitho) by Bulman, Henry Herbert (1872-1928); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageApprenticeship Collection: Apprentice wheelwrights at Dr Barnardos childrens home, Stepney Causeway, London (chromolitho)

Apprentice wheelwrights at Dr Barnardos childrens home, Stepney Causeway, London (chromolitho)
7157069 Apprentice wheelwrights at Dr Barnardos childrens home, Stepney Causeway, London (chromolitho) by Bulman, Henry Herbert (1872-1928); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageApprenticeship Collection: Bootmakers workshop at Dr Barnardos childrens home, Stepney Causeway, London (chromolitho)

Bootmakers workshop at Dr Barnardos childrens home, Stepney Causeway, London (chromolitho)
7157104 Bootmakers workshop at Dr Barnardos childrens home, Stepney Causeway, London (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageApprenticeship Collection: Young blacksmiths at Dr Barnardos childrens home, Stepney Causeway, London (chromolitho)

Young blacksmiths at Dr Barnardos childrens home, Stepney Causeway, London (chromolitho)
7157050 Young blacksmiths at Dr Barnardos childrens home, Stepney Causeway, London (chromolitho) by Bulman, Henry Herbert (1872-1928); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageApprenticeship Collection: Dans la piece (Un homme joue avec un chien, tandis qu un autre les observe)

Dans la piece (Un homme joue avec un chien, tandis qu un autre les observe)
FIA5336907 Dans la piece (Un homme joue avec un chien, tandis qu un autre les observe) - In the room - Peinture de Kapiton Alexeyevich Zelentsov (1790-1845), huile sur toile - Art russe

Background imageApprenticeship Collection: An Apprentice watching a parrot par Perov, Vasili Grigoryevich (1834-1882), 1865 - Oil on wood

An Apprentice watching a parrot par Perov, Vasili Grigoryevich (1834-1882), 1865 - Oil on wood, 30, 6x21
FIA5401381 An Apprentice watching a parrot par Perov, Vasili Grigoryevich (1834-1882), 1865 - Oil on wood, 30, 6x21, 3 - Regional Art Museum, Simbirsk by Perov

Background imageApprenticeship Collection: Femme a la guitare (Lady with a Guitar). Peinture de Aristarkh Vasilyevich Lentulov (Lentoulov)

Femme a la guitare (Lady with a Guitar). Peinture de Aristarkh Vasilyevich Lentulov (Lentoulov) (1882-1943)
FIA5328734 Femme a la guitare (Lady with a Guitar). Peinture de Aristarkh Vasilyevich Lentulov (Lentoulov) (1882-1943), huile sur toile, 1913. Avant garde russe, debut 20e siecle

Background imageApprenticeship Collection: La salle d etude d un manoir a Ostrovsky (Russie) - Study room of a Manor house in Ostrovki

La salle d etude d un manoir a Ostrovsky (Russie) - Study room of a Manor house in Ostrovki - Peinture de Grigori
FIA5328265 La salle d etude d un manoir a Ostrovsky (Russie) - Study room of a Manor house in Ostrovki - Peinture de Grigori Vasilyevich Soroka (1823-1863), huile sur toile, 1844 - Art russe

Background imageApprenticeship Collection: Children Fishing

Children Fishing
FIA5380556 Children Fishing by Pryanishnikov, Illarion Mikhailovich (1840-94); State V.I Surikov Art Museum, Krasnoyarsk; (add.info)

Background imageApprenticeship Collection: B: Blanc-bec (Very familiar term that desists a young man without experience. )

B: Blanc-bec (Very familiar term that desists a young man without experience. )
6523528 B: Blanc-bec (Very familiar term that desists a young man without experience.) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: in " Comic Military Alphabet)

Background imageApprenticeship Collection: Manufacture of wine. ca. 1450 (miniaure)

Manufacture of wine. ca. 1450 (miniaure)
6437675 Manufacture of wine. ca. 1450 (miniaure) by Unknown Artist, (15th century); Centre Historique des Archives Nationales, Paris, France; (add.info.: Power supply. Wine)

Background imageApprenticeship Collection: The Blacksmiths, Memory of Treport, 1857 (oil on canvas)

The Blacksmiths, Memory of Treport, 1857 (oil on canvas)
XIR192413 The Blacksmiths, Memory of Treport, 1857 (oil on canvas) by Bonvin, Francois (1817-87); Musee des Augustins, Toulouse, France; (add.info.: The Blacksmith, Remembrance of Treport; ); French

Background imageApprenticeship Collection: La lecon de couture - The Sewing Lesson par Traversi, Gaspare (1732-1769)

La lecon de couture - The Sewing Lesson par Traversi, Gaspare (1732-1769)
FIA5405254 La lecon de couture - The Sewing Lesson par Traversi, Gaspare (1732-1769). Oil on canvas, size : 131x158, ca 1760, Private Collection by Traversi

Background imageApprenticeship Collection: Life Class, Academie Julian - Walter Herbert Withers (1854-1914)

Life Class, Academie Julian - Walter Herbert Withers (1854-1914)
FIA5406896 Life Class, Academie Julian - Walter Herbert Withers (1854-1914). Oil on canvas, 1887-1888. Dimension : 41, 5x33, 4 cm

Background imageApprenticeship Collection: Kitchen - David Teniers, the Younger (1610-1690). Oil on canvas, 1646

Kitchen - David Teniers, the Younger (1610-1690). Oil on canvas, 1646
FIA5406875 Kitchen - David Teniers, the Younger (1610-1690). Oil on canvas, 1646. Dimension : 171x237 cm. State Hermitage, St

Background imageApprenticeship Collection: 'How to dance the Alemanna'Double page of 'Le Gratie d Amore'

"How to dance the Alemanna"Double page of "Le Gratie d Amore"
LRI557850 " How to dance the Alemanna" Double page of " Le Gratie d Amore" (Le Grazie d Amore) by italian dancer Cesare Negri called Il Trombone (1536-1604)

Background imageApprenticeship Collection: 'How to dance the capriola'Double page of 'Le Gratie d Amore'

"How to dance the capriola"Double page of "Le Gratie d Amore"
LRI557845 " How to dance the capriola" Double page of " Le Gratie d Amore" (Le Grazie d Amore) by italian dancer Cesare Negri called Il Trombone (1536-1604)

Background imageApprenticeship Collection: 'How to hold archer'Page of violin method by Leopold Mozart (1719-1787

"How to hold archer"Page of violin method by Leopold Mozart (1719-1787
LRI557818 " How to hold archer" Page of violin method by Leopold Mozart (1719-1787) father of Wolfgang Amadeus by Italian School

Background imageApprenticeship Collection: The Carpenter, (pen and ink and watercolour)

The Carpenter, (pen and ink and watercolour)
659767 The Carpenter, (pen and ink and watercolour) by Hughes, Arthur (1832-1915); 13.3x17.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Carpenter. Arthur Hughes (1832-1915). Pen and ink and watercolour

Background imageApprenticeship Collection: Apprentice Seamstress (engraving)

Apprentice Seamstress (engraving)
3648017 Apprentice Seamstress (engraving) by Bouchardon, Edme (1698-1762) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Apprentice Seamstress)

Background imageApprenticeship Collection: An apprentice fetching water from a fountain, 1598 (hand coloured copper engraving

An apprentice fetching water from a fountain, 1598 (hand coloured copper engraving
KDC384168 An apprentice fetching water from a fountain, 1598 (hand coloured copper engraving) (detail of 324184) by Hoefnagel

Background imageApprenticeship Collection: A city apprentice (engraving)

A city apprentice (engraving)
614206 A city apprentice (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A city apprentice, 16th century)

Background imageApprenticeship Collection: A Sculptors Studio, 1706 (oil on canvas)

A Sculptors Studio, 1706 (oil on canvas)
TW427300 A Sculptors Studio, 1706 (oil on canvas) by Bossche, Balthasar van den (1681-1715); 58.5x82.9 cm; Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK; (add.info.: In this studio scene)

Background imageApprenticeship Collection: Blacksmiths celebrating the feast of St Eloi (colour litho)

Blacksmiths celebrating the feast of St Eloi (colour litho)
2779462 Blacksmiths celebrating the feast of St Eloi (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Blacksmiths celebrating the feast of St Eloi)

Background imageApprenticeship Collection: Adam Clarke, apprentice to a draper (engraving)

Adam Clarke, apprentice to a draper (engraving)
2800367 Adam Clarke, apprentice to a draper (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Adam Clarke, apprentice to a draper)

Background imageApprenticeship Collection: Beds through life (colour litho)

Beds through life (colour litho)
3096039 Beds through life (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Beds through life. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageApprenticeship Collection: Glassblowing, illustration from the Encyclopedie des Sciences et Metiers

Glassblowing, illustration from the Encyclopedie des Sciences et Metiers
REV326118 Glassblowing, illustration from the Encyclopedie des Sciences et Metiers by Denis Diderot (1713-84) engraved by Robert Benard (fl.1734) published c.1770 (colour engraving) (see also 326119)

Background imageApprenticeship Collection: Introduction of the art of printing, from Illustrations of English

Introduction of the art of printing, from Illustrations of English
STC255273 Introduction of the art of printing, from Illustrations of English and Scottish History Volume I (engraving) by Wehnert

Background imageApprenticeship Collection: Introduction of the Art of Printing (engraving) (b / w photo)

Introduction of the Art of Printing (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF147916 Introduction of the Art of Printing (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: introduced in England in 1471; ); English, out of copyright

Background imageApprenticeship Collection: Ms Lat 3893 Fol. 98 Parents offering a bishop money to take their son into the abbey

Ms Lat 3893 Fol. 98 Parents offering a bishop money to take their son into the abbey
BNP159942 Ms Lat 3893 Fol.98 Parents offering a bishop money to take their son into the abbey, 1314 (vellum) by French School, (14th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Background imageApprenticeship Collection: The Idle Prentice at Play in the Church Yard During Divine Service

The Idle Prentice at Play in the Church Yard During Divine Service
GHL205228 The Idle Prentice at Play in the Church Yard During Divine Service, plate III of Industry and Idleness, published 1833 (engraving) by Hogarth

Background imageApprenticeship Collection: Journeyman Certificate, 1838 (litho) (b / w photo)

Journeyman Certificate, 1838 (litho) (b / w photo)
CHT163758 Journeyman Certificate, 1838 (litho) (b/w photo) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Background imageApprenticeship Collection: Ms Lat 6966 fol. 154v Cutting plants and preparing medicine

Ms Lat 6966 fol. 154v Cutting plants and preparing medicine
CHT185943 Ms Lat 6966 fol.154v Cutting plants and preparing medicine, from L Antidotaire by Bernard de Gordon (vellum) by French School; Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Background imageApprenticeship Collection: Potters, from Costume of Great Britain, published by William Miller

Potters, from Costume of Great Britain, published by William Miller
STC137312 Potters, from Costume of Great Britain, published by William Miller, 1805 (colour litho) by Pyne, William Henry (1769-1843); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English

Background imageApprenticeship Collection: Sheffield Cutler, from Costume of Yorkshire engraved by Robert Havell

Sheffield Cutler, from Costume of Yorkshire engraved by Robert Havell
STC70111 Sheffield Cutler, from Costume of Yorkshire engraved by Robert Havell (1769-1832), 1814 (colour litho) by Walker

Background imageApprenticeship Collection: The Alchemists Workshop

The Alchemists Workshop
BAL53643 The Alchemists Workshop by Ryckaert, David III (1612-61); Museum of Fine Arts (Szepmuveszeti) Budapest, Hungary; Dutch, out of copyright

Background imageApprenticeship Collection: Skating, the Hard Frost and the Fire-plug

Skating, the Hard Frost and the Fire-plug
6340384 Skating, the Hard Frost and the Fire-plug by Taylor, Isaac (1730-1807); (add.info.: Skating, the Hard Frost and the Fire-plug)

Background imageApprenticeship Collection: Dance School par Niklas Lafrensen, dit Nicolas Lavreince ou Lavrince(1737-1807)

Dance School par Niklas Lafrensen, dit Nicolas Lavreince ou Lavrince(1737-1807)
FIA5404739 Dance School par Niklas Lafrensen, dit Nicolas Lavreince ou Lavrince(1737-1807). Oil on wood, size : 26, 5x40, , Private Collection by Lafrensen

Background imageApprenticeship Collection: The Quaker and his Apprentice (engraving)

The Quaker and his Apprentice (engraving)
6008131 The Quaker and his Apprentice (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Quaker and his Apprentice)

Background imageApprenticeship Collection: The Industrious Prentice Alderman of London, the Idle one Impeach

The Industrious Prentice Alderman of London, the Idle one Impeach
GHL205235 The Industrious Prentice Alderman of London, the Idle one Impeach d Before Him by his Accomplice, plate X of Industry and Idleness, published 1833 (engraving) by Hogarth

Background imageApprenticeship Collection: The Industrious Prentice Performing the Duty of a Christian

The Industrious Prentice Performing the Duty of a Christian
GHL205227 The Industrious Prentice Performing the Duty of a Christian, plate II of Industry and Idleness, published 1833 (engraving) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); London Metropolitan Archives

Background imageApprenticeship Collection: Companion of Duty or Companion of the great felling axe, Carpenter

Companion of Duty or Companion of the great felling axe, Carpenter
CHT163760 Companion of Duty or Companion of the great felling axe, Carpenter, late 15th century (woodcut) (b/w photo) by French School, (15th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Background imageApprenticeship Collection: An Alchemist (oil on panel)

An Alchemist (oil on panel)
XIR191363 An Alchemist (oil on panel) by Teniers, David the Younger (1610-90); Musee Bonnat, Bayonne, France; Flemish, out of copyright



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"Unveiling the Timeless Craft: A Journey Through Apprenticeship" Step into the world of apprenticeship, where age-old traditions meet modern-day skills. From the iconic Barbican construction site, with bricklaying as its backbone, to the official wording of an Apprenticeship Indenture, we delve deep into a rich tapestry of learning and growth. Meet Sir Richard O'Brien, the new Chairman of the Engineering Industry Training Board, who embodies dedication and expertise in nurturing future talent. As we turn over the front cover of an Apprenticeship Indenture, a boy dragging a coal wagon reminds us of humble beginnings and hard work in mines. Witness craftsmanship unfold before your eyes as a factory worker skillfully cuts through wood with precision. The archive of Joseph Bell, Chief Engineer on RMS Titanic takes us back to a time when apprenticeships played pivotal roles in shaping industries. Travel through time to 1980/1981 at Apprentice Training School's Class photo – young minds ready to embark on their vocational journeys. Martin Luther himself understood the importance of education depicted by his presence among children during religion lessons in 1850s engraving. In Jakov Kalinichenko's painting "Au rosier, " two children find solace amidst blooming roses – reminding us that they are not just about acquiring skills but also fostering passion and creativity. And within "The Blacksmith's Shop, " captured beautifully on canvas in 1885, lies an ode to perseverance and mastery. Apprenticeship is more than just training; it is an art form passed down from generation to generation. It encapsulates resilience, mentorship, and unwavering commitment towards honing one's craft. Join us as we celebrate this timeless journey that continues to shape our world today.