Laborious Collection

time elapses slowly
Roswitha Schleicher-Schwarz

Colombia, Medellin, Countryman Posing Next to His Horse

The Gleaners (oil on canvas)
476631 The Gleaners (oil on canvas) by Lhermitte, Leon Augustin (1844-1925); 76.5X96.3 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Napoleon And The British Sailor (colour litho)
3651560 Napoleon And The British Sailor (colour litho) by Rainey, William (1852-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Napoleon And The British Sailor)

Five peasants re-planting rice in a paddy field (hand coloured photo)
STC437667 Five peasants re-planting rice in a paddy field (hand coloured photo) by Japanese Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Japanese, out of copyright

Women picking tea, with male overseer (hand coloured photo)
STC437666 Women picking tea, with male overseer (hand coloured photo) by Japanese Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Japanese, out of copyright

Plowing the Fields, 1877 (oil on canvas)
476589 Plowing the Fields, 1877 (oil on canvas) by Girardet, Eugene Alexis (1853-1907); 89.5x128.9 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Samurai Uniforms, illustration from Historic Costumes, 1876 (colour litho)
GIA3062968 Samurai Uniforms, illustration from Historic Costumes, 1876 (colour litho) by Racinet, Albert Charles August (1825-93); Private Collection; eGiancarlo Costa; French, out of copyright

Sisyphus, illustration from Mythologie de la Jeunesse
XEE3427405 Sisyphus, illustration from Mythologie de la Jeunesse, 1803 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; Stefano Bianchetti; French, out of copyright

On the great trade route of Central Asia (litho)
6004966 On the great trade route of Central Asia (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: On the great trade route of Central Asia)

Life in a Brick field
shirshendu

MAKING OF SILK SAREE
Sanghamitra Bhattacharya

In a London Gasworks
Workers in a London gasworks stoking the furnaces : a continual supply of fuel must be fed into them by hand - a laborious business. Date: 1907

Pyne - Brickmaker
THE BRICK MAKER The brick trade employs many women and children, generally under wretched conditions : the work is laborious, often performed by entire families

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"Laborious: A Glimpse into the World of Hard Work and Dedication" Step into a world where labor is not just a means to an end, but a way of life. From the iconic masterpiece "The Gleaners" by Jean-François Millet to the vibrant depiction of "Five peasants re-planting rice in a paddy field, " these artworks capture the essence tasks. In "Napoleon And The British Sailor, " we witness the strength and determination required for demanding jobs, as portrayed through this captivating colour lithograph. Similarly, in "Women picking tea, with male overseer, " we see how even under challenging circumstances, individuals persevere with unwavering commitment. The canvas comes alive once again in "Plowing the Fields, 1877. " This oil painting transports us to an era when agriculture was at its core—a reminder that hard work has always been integral to our survival. Delving deeper into history, we encounter samurais donning their uniforms in an illustration from Historic Costumes. Their attire symbolizes discipline and dedication—qualities synonymous with laborious endeavors. "The Laundry Shop" takes us back to 1885 when washing clothes was no easy task. With meticulous brushstrokes on wood, this artwork immortalizes those who labored tirelessly behind closed doors. Sisyphus himself makes an appearance through an illustration from Mythologie de la Jeunesse—an eternal reminder that some tasks may seem never-ending but must be embraced nonetheless. Traveling afar brings us to Central Asia's great trade route captured beautifully in lithography. Here lies evidence of countless traders' sweat and perseverance as they traversed treacherous terrains for commerce's sake. From brickfields shaping our cities' foundations to silk saree-making preserving ancient traditions—these glimpses remind us that every industry demands dedication beyond measure. Even Jewish traditional mosaic making in Izmir showcases the intricate craftsmanship that requires unwavering attention to detail.