Bricklayer Collection

Bricklayers 1827
A bricklayer standing on a rather precarious looking scaffold. His assistant mixes mortar behind him; his hod for carrying bricks etc is nearby

PAXTON, Joseph (1801-1865). Crystal Palace. 1851. First building with revolutionary modular, prefabricated design, and use of glass. Built for the Universal Exhibition of 1851 in Hyde Park, London

Bricklayer (Series)
Le macon - BRICKLAYER - constructs a brick wall

Corner of a brick wall built in Flemish bond bricklaying pattern

View of Mexico City, by Juan O Gorman, painting
Juan O Gorman (1905-1982). View of Mexico City. Detail

A Clever Bricky
This bricklayer has come up with a nifty way to carry his bricks. Date: late 1960s

Hammersmith Ghost
A mysterious figure in white terrifies the populace, so vigilantes lie in wait and shoot dead Thomas Milwood, a bricklayer whose dusty clothing led to the error

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)

Tapestry illustrating Tarquinius Priscus. ca. 1475 (tapestry)
CUL4899025 Tapestry illustrating Tarquinius Priscus. ca. 1475 (tapestry); (add.info.: Tarquinius Priscus. ca. 1475. History of the founder and fifth king of Rome according to the account of Livy)

A bricklayer
5311848 A bricklayer; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a bricklayer. Dated 19th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

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

LUTHER, Martin (1483-1546). LUTHER, Martin (1483-1546). German religious reformer. Tower of Babel
CUL4871821 LUTHER, Martin (1483-1546). LUTHER, Martin (1483-1546). German religious reformer. Tower of Babel. Illustration of the "Biblia Sacra". Edited in Frankfurt in 1704. Engraving

Portrait medallions of Sir Joshua Reynolds, Edward Bourne (bricklayer at Etruria)
FLO4688996 Portrait medallions of Sir Joshua Reynolds, Edward Bourne (bricklayer at Etruria, Wedgwood factory) and Sir William Hamilton

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)

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

Tapestry illustrating Tarquinius Priscus. ca. 1475 (tapestry)
CUL4898962 Tapestry illustrating Tarquinius Priscus. ca. 1475 (tapestry); (add.info.: Tarquinius Priscus. ca. 1475. History of the founder and fifth king of Rome according to the account of Livy)

19th century bricklayer
673352 19th century bricklayer; (add.info.: a nineteenth century Bricklayer); Universal History Archive/UIG.

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)

Tapestry illustrating Tarquinius Priscus. ca. 1475 (tapestry)
CUL4899188 Tapestry illustrating Tarquinius Priscus. ca. 1475 (tapestry); (add.info.: Tarquinius Priscus. ca. 1475. History of the founder and fifth king of Rome according to the account of Livy)

Tapestry illustrating Tarquinius Priscus. ca. 1475 (tapestry)
CUL4899054 Tapestry illustrating Tarquinius Priscus. ca. 1475 (tapestry); (add.info.: Tarquinius Priscus. ca. 1475. History of the founder and fifth king of Rome according to the account of Livy)

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)

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

Tapestry illustrating Tarquinius Priscus. ca. 1475 (tapestry)
CUL4899056 Tapestry illustrating Tarquinius Priscus. ca. 1475 (tapestry); (add.info.: Tarquinius Priscus. ca. 1475. History of the founder and fifth king of Rome according to the account of Livy)

PAXTON, Joseph (1801-1865). Crystal Palace. 1851 (engraving)
CUL4932771 PAXTON, Joseph (1801-1865). Crystal Palace. 1851 (engraving); (add.info.: PAXTON, Joseph (1801-1865). Crystal Palace. 1851

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)

Temporary Building, Under Construction...Washington, D.C. 1917. Creator: Unknown
Temporary Building, Under Construction...Washington, D.C. 1917. Built in 1917, For The [First World] War, Washington Monument in Background

Turpentine plant near Marianna, Florida, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Turpentine plant near Marianna, Florida

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"Bricklayer: Mastering the Art of Construction Through Centuries" Step back in time to 1827, when the renowned Bricklayers 1827 established their legacy. This captivating series, aptly named "Bricklayer (Series), " showcases the skill and craftsmanship of these unsung heroes. Imagine standing at the corner of a brick wall built in Flemish bond bricklaying pattern – an architectural marvel that exemplifies precision and beauty. It's reminiscent of Juan O Gorman's painting, "View of Mexico City, " where every brushstroke captures the essence of this ancient trade. Joseph Paxton's Crystal Palace from 1851 stands tall as a testament to the innovation brought forth by bricklayers. Their expertise is not limited to construction alone; they are also clever problem solvers like Mr. Brick the Builder, who can turn any vision into reality. But not all tales about they are filled with triumphs and accolades. The infamous Hammersmith Ghost Paranormal Apparitions sent shivers down spines in 1804, reminding us that even those who work with bricks have their encounters with otherworldly phenomena. Pieter Bruegel (Brueghel) the Elder takes us further back in time to Europe during the Middle Ages when gothic cathedrals were under construction. These towering structures stood as a testament to both human ingenuity and divine inspiration – all made possible by skilled hands like those of our beloved bricklayers. Even stone cutters had their place alongside bricklayers throughout history. A painting on wood from 1440 depicts a stone cutter building a castle piece by piece, showcasing how different trades come together harmoniously for grand projects. From ancient times until today, we celebrate these masters of masonry – our diligent and dedicated bricky brethren who shape our world one solid block at a time.