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Worker Collection

The worker, a central figure in the capitalist pyramid, has been depicted throughout history in various forms of art and propaganda

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Worker Collection: Blowing glass in a British factory, 1800s
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Worker Collection: Orange grove in California
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Worker Collection: Coopering, making whiskey barrels at Wiley & Co, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, 1961
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Worker Collection: China - Cultural Revolution Poster - Chairman Mao
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Worker Collection: CAPITALIST PYRAMID, 1911. American Socialist poster
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Worker Collection: DIEGO RIVERA: DETROIT. Automobile Industry. Large detail of Diego Riveras mural at The Detroit
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Worker Collection: Labour clears the way. Labour Party poster of 1910 challenging the House of Lords rejection of
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Worker Collection: CAILLEBOTTE: PLANERS, 1875. The Floor Planers. Oil on canvas by Gustave Caillebotte
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Worker Collection: Miners working at the coalface, South Wales
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Worker Collection: Advert for Horlicks malted milk 1916
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Worker Collection: Coal miners in shaft lift, South Wales
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Worker Collection: Miner at Geevor Tin Mine, Pendeen, Cornwall
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Worker Collection: Coal mine in England, 1850s
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Worker Collection: The Lutine Bell in the Underwriting Room at Lloyds of London, 1933, (1935). Creator: Unknown
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Worker Collection: PELLIZZA DA VOLPEDO, Giuseppe (1868-1901). The
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Worker Collection: Detail of Diego Riveras mural at the Detroit Institute of Arts depicting the American automobile
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Worker Collection: DIEGO RIVERA: DETROIT. Detail from Diego Riveras mural depicting the American automobile industry
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Worker Collection: Two miners in a narrow coal seam, South Wales
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Worker Collection: The Harvesters, 1565. Creator: Pieter Bruegel the Elder
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Worker Collection: Beat the Whites with the red wedge (Poster), 1920. Artist: Lissitzky, El (1890-1941)
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Worker Collection: MIGRANT MOTHER, 1936. Florence Thompson, a 32-year-old migrant worker and mother of seven
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Worker Collection: Medieval goldsmith at work
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Worker Collection: DOLLY TUB
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Worker Collection: Death to World Imperialism, poster, 1919. Artist: Dmitriy Stakhievich Moor
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Worker Collection: The Young Communist League is the Shock Battalion of the Five-Year Plan
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Worker Collection: DIEGO RIVERA: DETROIT. The central scene in Diego Riveras mural
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Worker Collection: WORKERS & FARMERS POSTER. From Workers to Farmers... Thanks! Poster, 1944
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Worker Collection: Haulier and assistant, Baldwins Level, South Wales
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Worker Collection: Miner riding drams, Tirpentwys Colliery, South Wales
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Worker Collection: Gardener at Pensax Court, Worcestershire
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Worker Collection: Humphrey Jennings The Silent Village (1943)
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Worker Collection: Aerospatiale BAC Concorde
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Worker Collection: WW2 poster, Don t be fuel-ish
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Worker Collection: Bryant and May Match Factory
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Worker Collection: HARLEM NEWSBOY, 1943. A newsboy from Harlem, New York. Photograph by Gordon Parks, 1943
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Worker Collection: Mr George Lailey engaged in the ancient craft of wooden bowl making at Bucklebury, Berks
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Worker Collection: Workers are unloading sacks of flour from a Bedford truck belonging to Pledge & Son Ltd
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Worker Collection: Hong Kong street scene, 1890s C016 / 4499
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Worker Collection: The grape harvest at the Chateau de Saumur (Loire Valley, France) in September
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Worker Collection: The kitchen of Delmonicos Restaurant, New York City. Photographed by Joseph Byron, 1902
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Worker Collection: ORGAN MANUFACTURE, 1770. The manufacture of pipe organs. Line engraving by Pierre Claude
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Worker Collection: South Street docks in New York City, 1870s
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Worker Collection: Coal miner filling truck, South Wales mine
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Worker Collection: Female ICI employees enjoy a dance, South Yorkshire, 1957. Artist: Michael Walters
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Worker Collection: RUSSIA: REVOLUTION OF 1905. Father Gapon leading unarmed factory workers against
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Worker Collection: SHERLOCK HOLMES. Dr. John Watson observing Sherlock Holmes working hard over a
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Worker Collection: Manufacture of cork balls at Chingford General view of the house 28 November 1922
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Worker Collection: Unemployed coal miners demonstrating at Jarrow, England, in 1936


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The worker, a central figure in the capitalist pyramid, has been depicted throughout history in various forms of art and propaganda. From American socialist posters to Diego Rivera's murals at The Detroit Institute of Arts, these artworks shed light on the struggles and triumphs of workers. In 1911, an American Socialist poster showcased the harsh reality faced by workers within the capitalist system. It emphasized the unequal distribution of wealth and power, with a small elite benefiting from the labor of many. Diego Rivera's mural depicting the automobile industry in Detroit during the 1930s captured both the grandeur and hardships experienced by workers. It showcased their tireless efforts amidst towering machinery, highlighting their crucial role in driving industrial progress. During China's Cultural Revolution, Chairman Mao became an iconic symbol for workers' empowerment. A cultural revolution poster portrayed him as a guiding force leading them towards a brighter future. Labour Party posters from 1910 challenged societal inequalities such as House of Lords' rejection of budget reforms. These visuals aimed to rally support for fairer treatment and representation for working-class individuals. From Geevor Tin Mine in Cornwall to coal mines in South Wales and England during different time periods, images depict miners enduring grueling conditions underground while contributing to fueling industries above ground. Gustave Caillebotte's painting "The Floor Planers" immortalized manual laborers engaged in mundane yet essential tasks. Their stoic expressions reveal their dedication despite monotonous work environments. Artists like El Lissitzky used powerful imagery such as "Beat the Whites with Red Wedge" to promote communist ideals after World War I. This poster conveyed unity among workers against oppressive forces through its bold design elements. Soviet propaganda posters further highlighted worker mobilization during Stalin's Five-Year Plan era. Vladimir Lyushin's artwork celebrated young communists as shock troops driving economic growth through industrialization efforts. These diverse artworks remind us that workers have played a pivotal role in shaping societies and economies.