Scier Collection

Pere Melon Sawing Wood, Pontoise, 1879 (oil on canvas)
CH103889 Pere Melon Sawing Wood, Pontoise, 1879 (oil on canvas) by Pissarro, Camille (1830-1903); 89x116.2 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Manasse fait scier en deux le prophete Isaie (engraving)
3625906 Manasse fait scier en deux le prophete Isaie (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Manasse fait scier en deux le prophete Isaie)

Labourer and Lumberjack at Work, from the Tomb of Nakht, New Kingdom (wall painting)
XIR174476 Labourer and Lumberjack at Work, from the Tomb of Nakht, New Kingdom (wall painting) by Egyptian 18th Dynasty (c.1567-1320 BC); Valley of the Nobles, Thebes

Ms 170 fol. 59 Historiated initial Q depicting monks chopping wood
JHG183757 Ms 170 fol.59 Historiated initial Q depicting monks chopping wood, from Moralia in Job by Pope Gregory the Great (vellum) by French School, (12th century); Bibliotheque Municipale, Dijon

The Wood Sawyers, 1848 (oil on canvas)
STC8717 The Wood Sawyers, 1848 (oil on canvas) by Millet, Jean-Francois (1814-75); 57x81 cm; Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright

Felling a Blue-Gum Tree in Huon Forest, Tasmania, c
KW187919 Felling a Blue-Gum Tree in Huon Forest, Tasmania, c.1900, from Under the Southern Cross - Glimpses of Australia, published in 1908 (b/w photo) by Australian Photographer (20th century)

Hamburg After the Fire, 1842 (oil on panel)
XKH145519 Hamburg After the Fire, 1842 (oil on panel) by Gensler, Jacob (1808-45); 45.1x52.8 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; German, out of copyright

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"Scier: A Glimpse into the Art of Woodworking and its Depictions in Various Mediums" Woodworking has been an integral part of human civilization for centuries, and artists have often found inspiration in capturing this craft through their masterpieces. One such example is Pere Melon's captivating painting, "Sawing Wood, " which transports us to Pontoise in 1879. The artist skillfully portrays the laborious process of sawing wood, showcasing the sheer strength and determination required. Intriguingly, Manasse's engraving titled "Manasse fait scier en deux le prophete Isaie" takes a biblical twist on woodworking. This thought-provoking artwork depicts Manasse dividing the prophet Isaiah into two halves with a saw, symbolizing the power dynamics at play during that era. Moving away from paintings, we find ourselves immersed in ancient Egyptian culture as we explore Nakht's tomb. Here, a wall painting showcases laborers and lumberjacks hard at work - a testament to their expertise in handling wood. Similarly, an illuminating manuscript (Ms 170 fol. 59) captures monks engaged in chopping wood within a historiated initial Q. The art world also extends its fascination with woodworking beyond traditional mediums like canvas or paper. Evident from works like "The Wood Sawyers, " where oil on canvas brings to life the hustle and bustle of workers amidst stacks of timber logs. Delving deeper into allegorical representations related to woodwork leads us to discover "ALLEGORY; The love tree. " This intriguing piece invites viewers to interpret hidden meanings behind every stroke while contemplating love's connection with nature. Meanwhile, E. Alix's pencil-watercolor-gouache masterpiece titled "The Wood Cobblestone Workshop" offers insight into how different materials can be combined creatively within woodworking projects themselves. Nature enthusiasts will appreciate serene landscapes like "Woodland Landscape, " transporting them to the tranquility of forests where trees are abundant and woodwork thrives.