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"The Wheelbarrow: A Timeless Tool in Art, Work

Background imageWheelbarrow Collection: Pioneer woman collecting cattle dung, Kansas, c. 1880 (coloured photo)

Pioneer woman collecting cattle dung, Kansas, c. 1880 (coloured photo)
PNP246235 Pioneer woman collecting cattle dung, Kansas, c.1880 (coloured photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: buffalo chips)

Background imageWheelbarrow Collection: Women at work during the Great War (b / w photo)

Women at work during the Great War (b / w photo)
STC444603 Women at work during the Great War (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: First World War (1914-18); ); The Stapleton Collection; English

Background imageWheelbarrow Collection: An oyster man in New England peddling his wares in the 17th century (litho)

An oyster man in New England peddling his wares in the 17th century (litho)
PNP377400 An oyster man in New England peddling his wares in the 17th century (litho) by American School; Private Collection; Peter Newark American Pictures; American, out of copyright

Background imageWheelbarrow Collection: Old Man Pushing Children In Wheelbarrow (chromolitho)

Old Man Pushing Children In Wheelbarrow (chromolitho)
733415 Old Man Pushing Children In Wheelbarrow (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWheelbarrow Collection: Sifting the Dust (engraving)

Sifting the Dust (engraving)
729208 Sifting the Dust (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sifting the Dust. Illustration initialled H J from a series named The Brickyards of England)

Background imageWheelbarrow Collection: French Children watching speeding car (chromolitho)

French Children watching speeding car (chromolitho)
732784 French Children watching speeding car (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWheelbarrow Collection: Figures in a Garden, 1784 (gouache)

Figures in a Garden, 1784 (gouache)
3746294 Figures in a Garden, 1784 (gouache) by Dugourc, Jean-Desmosthene (1749-1825); 31.7x43.8 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; French, out of copyright

Background imageWheelbarrow Collection: Vinegar seller (engraving)

Vinegar seller (engraving)
3648021 Vinegar seller (engraving) by Boucher, Francois (1703-70) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vinegar seller)

Background imageWheelbarrow Collection: The Vegetable Market, 1662 (oil on panel)

The Vegetable Market, 1662 (oil on panel)
3704067 The Vegetable Market, 1662 (oil on panel) by Sorgh, Hendrik Martensz (1611-70); 51x71 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; Dutch, out of copyright

Background imageWheelbarrow Collection: Mass emigration to the territory of Ontario (Canada), the new Eldorado, after the discovery

Mass emigration to the territory of Ontario (Canada), the new Eldorado, after the discovery... (colour litho)
2814935 Mass emigration to the territory of Ontario (Canada), the new Eldorado, after the discovery... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imageWheelbarrow Collection: 'Dollies helping, isn t she, Dadda?'(colour litho)

"Dollies helping, isn t she, Dadda?"(colour litho)
2814622 " Dollies helping, isn t she, Dadda?" (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Dollies helping, isn t she, Dadda)

Background imageWheelbarrow Collection: A Victorian card of two cats and a kitten playing wheelbarrow; c

A Victorian card of two cats and a kitten playing wheelbarrow; c
3603527 A Victorian card of two cats and a kitten playing wheelbarrow ; c.1880 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eDavid Pearson; English, out of copyright

Background imageWheelbarrow Collection: Garden utensils (colour litho)

Garden utensils (colour litho)
3096759 Garden utensils (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Garden utensils. Illustration for Bilder zum Anschauungsunterricht fur die Jugend by Eduard)

Background imageWheelbarrow Collection: Very Unpleasant Weather or the Old Saying verified Raining Cats

Very Unpleasant Weather or the Old Saying verified Raining Cats
2492425 Very Unpleasant Weather or the Old Saying verified Raining Cats, Dogs and Pitchforks, published by Thomas McLean, 26 Haymarket, August 1st 1835 (hand coloured engraving) by Cruikshank

Background imageWheelbarrow Collection: Woman and girl with flowers in a wheelbarrow

Woman and girl with flowers in a wheelbarrow. Date: circa 1900

Background imageWheelbarrow Collection: Silhouette, A Barrow-load of Happiness

Silhouette, A Barrow-load of Happiness, girl pushing her brother in a wheelbarrow

Background imageWheelbarrow Collection: Wheelbarrow and Spade used at the Ceremony of cutting the First Turf of the Stratford-on-Avon

Wheelbarrow and Spade used at the Ceremony of cutting the First Turf of the Stratford-on-Avon Railway (engraving)
1609762 Wheelbarrow and Spade used at the Ceremony of cutting the First Turf of the Stratford-on-Avon Railway (engraving) by English School

Background imageWheelbarrow Collection: Jack in Office (colour litho)

Jack in Office (colour litho)
969326 Jack in Office (colour litho) by Landseer, Edwin (1802-73) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jack in Office. Illustration for Gems of English Art (Routledge, 1869)

Background imageWheelbarrow Collection: Mabel Lucie Attwell, birthday card, age 2

Mabel Lucie Attwell, birthday card, age 2 (front). 20th century

Background imageWheelbarrow Collection: Elf with wheelbarrow on a French New Year postcard

Elf with wheelbarrow on a French New Year postcard
Elf with a wheelbarrow full of holly on a French New Year postcard. Date: circa 1900s

Background imageWheelbarrow Collection: Two cats with wheelbarrow on a French New Year postcard

Two cats with wheelbarrow on a French New Year postcard
Two cats with a wheelbarrow containing holly, flowers and presents on a French New Year postcard. Date: circa 1890s

Background imageWheelbarrow Collection: Grandpa Removing a thorn from his Rose

Grandpa Removing a thorn from his Rose

Background imageWheelbarrow Collection: Red wheelbarrow on a cutout Christmas and New Year card

Red wheelbarrow on a cutout Christmas and New Year card
Red wheelbarrow or handcart on a cutout Christmas and New Year card -- Santa Claus. (1 of 2) Date: circa 1890s

Background imageWheelbarrow Collection: Old Hofbrauhaus in Munich, 1830 (chromolitho)

Old Hofbrauhaus in Munich, 1830 (chromolitho)
1093324 Old Hofbrauhaus in Munich, 1830 (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Old Hofbrauhaus in Munich, 1830)

Background imageWheelbarrow Collection: Child of the Garden - young woman with flowers

Child of the Garden - young woman with flowers. 1899

Background imageWheelbarrow Collection: Riding in a wheelbarrow

Riding in a wheelbarrow
Xmas. A young girl with sprigs of holly is pushed along in a wheelbarrow by her boy. Date: 1903

Background imageWheelbarrow Collection: Children & wheelbarrow

Children & wheelbarrow - Young girl & her doll sitting in a wheelbarrow being pushed along by a young boy. Artist: D Armstrong Date: 1930

Background imageWheelbarrow Collection: Well cleaner, oyster vendor and vinegar seller, reign of Louis XIII of France

Well cleaner, oyster vendor and vinegar seller, reign of Louis XIII of France, 17th Century (coloured engraving)
976142 Well cleaner, oyster vendor and vinegar seller, reign of Louis XIII of France, 17th Century (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Well cleaner)

Background imageWheelbarrow Collection: 'Potatoes, full weight!'(engraving)

"Potatoes, full weight!"(engraving)
981912 " Potatoes, full weight!" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Potatoes, full weight)

Background imageWheelbarrow Collection: Vue d Amsterdam No. 18. De N. Z. Voorburgwal, het Postkantoor

Vue d Amsterdam No. 18. De N. Z. Voorburgwal, het Postkantoor
1121999 Vue d Amsterdam No.18. De N.Z. Voorburgwal, het Postkantoor, en het Lokaal der Maatschappy tot nut van t algemeen

Background imageWheelbarrow Collection: The Cherry Seller, 1856 (oil on panel)

The Cherry Seller, 1856 (oil on panel)
659732 The Cherry Seller, 1856 (oil on panel) by Smith, George (1829-1901); 76.2x63.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Cherry Seller. George Smith (1829-1901). Oil on panel. Dated 1856

Background imageWheelbarrow Collection: From Dundee to London and Back with a Wheelbarrow, James Gordon leaving the Westminster Aquarium

From Dundee to London and Back with a Wheelbarrow, James Gordon leaving the Westminster Aquarium on his Return Journey
1624866 From Dundee to London and Back with a Wheelbarrow, James Gordon leaving the Westminster Aquarium on his Return Journey (engraving) by English School

Background imageWheelbarrow Collection: Woman emptying a wheelbarrow, 1880 (drypoint, aquatint, sandpaper and open bite etching)

Woman emptying a wheelbarrow, 1880 (drypoint, aquatint, sandpaper and open bite etching)
1217694 Woman emptying a wheelbarrow, 1880 (drypoint, aquatint, sandpaper and open bite etching) by Pissarro, Camille (1830-1903); 32x23 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Background imageWheelbarrow Collection: Road behind the Parsonage Garden in Nuenen, 1884 (ink on paper)

Road behind the Parsonage Garden in Nuenen, 1884 (ink on paper)
3704081 Road behind the Parsonage Garden in Nuenen, 1884 (ink on paper) by Gogh, Vincent van (1853-90); 39.3x53.8 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; (add.info.: pencil)

Background imageWheelbarrow Collection: The Quarrymen of Grisante, from Italian Scenery, representing the Manners

The Quarrymen of Grisante, from Italian Scenery, representing the Manners
3258437 The Quarrymen of Grisante, from Italian Scenery, representing the Manners, Customs and Amusements of the different States of Italy, pub. 1806 (hand coloured engraving) by Lerberghi, P

Background imageWheelbarrow Collection: Children converting wheelbarrow to vehicle (chromolitho)

Children converting wheelbarrow to vehicle (chromolitho)
732785 Children converting wheelbarrow to vehicle (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWheelbarrow Collection: How Le. -Corpl O Leary won the Victoria Cross, from The Year 1915

How Le. -Corpl O Leary won the Victoria Cross, from The Year 1915
STC306843 How Le.-Corpl O Leary won the Victoria Cross, from The Year 1915: a Record of Notable Achievements and Events, 1915 (litho) by Woodville

Background imageWheelbarrow Collection: Saints Anthony and Paul in a Landscape, c. 1636-38 (oil on panel transferred to masonite)

Saints Anthony and Paul in a Landscape, c. 1636-38 (oil on panel transferred to masonite)
ALM283426 Saints Anthony and Paul in a Landscape, c.1636-38 (oil on panel transferred to masonite) by Teniers, David the Younger (1610-90); 53x85.2 cm; Allen Memorial Art Museum, Oberlin College

Background imageWheelbarrow Collection: Gardening tools and a mobile pruning platform, from the

Gardening tools and a mobile pruning platform, from the
STC243952 Gardening tools and a mobile pruning platform, from the Encyclopedie des Sciences et Metiers by Denis Diderot (1713-84) published c.1770 (engraving) by French School

Background imageWheelbarrow Collection: Mr Pickwick in the Pound, illustration for Character Sketches from Dickens

Mr Pickwick in the Pound, illustration for Character Sketches from Dickens
IL193491 Mr Pickwick in the Pound, illustration for Character Sketches from Dickens compiled by B.W. Matz, 1924 (colour litho) by Copping

Background imageWheelbarrow Collection: Salem Common on Training Day, 1808 (oil on canvas)

Salem Common on Training Day, 1808 (oil on canvas)
PEM199340 Salem Common on Training Day, 1808 (oil on canvas) by Ropes, George (1788-1819); 89x134 cm; Peabody Essex Museum, Salem, Massachusetts, USA; ePeabody Essex Museum; American, out of copyright

Background imageWheelbarrow Collection: Rule XVII: Any loose impediments may be removed from the putting-green

Rule XVII: Any loose impediments may be removed from the putting-green
PER190944 Rule XVII: Any loose impediments may be removed from the putting-green, from Rules of Golf, published c.1905 (colour litho) by Crombie

Background imageWheelbarrow Collection: Dutch Cottage in Beaver Street in 1679, c. 1853 (oil on gauze)

Dutch Cottage in Beaver Street in 1679, c. 1853 (oil on gauze)
NYH188591 Dutch Cottage in Beaver Street in 1679, c.1853 (oil on gauze) by American School, (19th century); Collection of the New-York Historical Society, USA; eNew York Historical Society; American

Background imageWheelbarrow Collection: English Peasants Selling Fruit and Carrying Milk, illustration from

English Peasants Selling Fruit and Carrying Milk, illustration from
CHT167952 English Peasants Selling Fruit and Carrying Milk, illustration from Encyclopedie des Voyages, engraved by Labrousse, 1796 (coloured engraving) by Grasset de Saint-Sauveur

Background imageWheelbarrow Collection: The Great Amphitheatre of Jardin des Plantes in Paris, in 1794

The Great Amphitheatre of Jardin des Plantes in Paris, in 1794
CHT163930 The Great Amphitheatre of Jardin des Plantes in Paris, in 1794, from Le Museum d Histoire Naturelle il y a un siecle by E.T

Background imageWheelbarrow Collection: Piazza Santo Stefano from Views of Milan and its Environs (colour litho)

Piazza Santo Stefano from Views of Milan and its Environs (colour litho)
STC225719 Piazza Santo Stefano from Views of Milan and its Environs (colour litho) by Italian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Place St)

Background imageWheelbarrow Collection: A Rocky Landscape with the Entrance to a Mine (oil on panel)

A Rocky Landscape with the Entrance to a Mine (oil on panel)
RAF228149 A Rocky Landscape with the Entrance to a Mine (oil on panel) by Savery, Roelandt Jacobsz. (1576-1639); 18x27.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eRafael Valls Gallery, London, UK; Dutch



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"The Wheelbarrow: A Timeless Tool in Art, Work, and Leisure" From Jean Francois Millet's iconic painting "The Angelus" to the bustling streets of East London where bones and animal waste were unloaded from a WJ Curleys lorry, the wheelbarrow has been an indispensable companion throughout history. In Millet's masterpiece "The Angelus, " painted between 1857-1859, we catch a glimpse of rural life as a humble wheelbarrow rests in the background, symbolizing hard work and perseverance. Similarly, Court Cocking's photograph taken in St Ives, Cornwall in 1890 captures the essence of labor as men rely on this trusty tool to transport heavy loads. But it is not just work that defines the wheelbarrow; it also finds its place amidst leisurely pursuits. Imagine a sunny day at the beach with a wheelbarrow filled with ice-cold drinks in bottles and cans - refreshing respite for those seeking relaxation by the shore. Artistic expression knows no bounds when it comes to depicting this versatile contraption. Salvador Dali himself explored its symbolism through his surrealist works such as "ART-DALI-bio, " adding an intriguing twist to our perception of this everyday object. Throughout history, even political movements have found inspiration in the wheelbarrow. The United Irishmen Upon Duty engraving published by Hannah Humphrey in 1798 depicts members of this revolutionary group using their strength and determination akin to pushing a loaded wheelbarrow towards freedom. Not limited to land-based activities alone, even aerial endeavors have benefited from its practicality. Army airship Beta finds shelter within sheds at OTC camp Farnborough while being tended by diligent crew members who understand that every successful flight begins with careful preparation on solid ground. Animals too have had their share of fun with this handy tool.