Barrel Maker Collection

Coopering, making whiskey barrels at Wiley & Co, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, 1961. The photograph shows a worker from the bonded warehouse hammering the rings into place on a barrel

Cooper with Tub, early 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Cooper with Tub, early 19th century

The Tale of the Cooper's Wife, 1767. Creator: Pierre Antoine Baudouin
The Tale of the Cooper's Wife, 1767

The cooper of Palais des Thermes de Julien, around 1800, c1800. Creator: Francesco Fidanza
The cooper of Palais des Thermes de Julien, around 1800, c1800

Fujimigahara in Owari Province (Bishu Fujimigahara), from the series "Thirty-six... c. 1830/33. Creator: Hokusai
Fujimigahara in Owari Province (Bishu Fujimigahara), from the series "Thirty-six views of Mount Fuji (Fugaku sanjurokkei)", Japan, c. 1830/33

Turpentine still near Valdosta, Georgia, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Turpentine still near Valdosta, Georgia. The "cooper" makes barrels to hold the gum. [Signs: Malarial - Groves Chill Tonic'; 666 Liquid - Tablets - Salve - Colds

Illustration from Von dem nutz der ding, plate seventeen from Woodcuts... 1518, assembled...1937
Illustration from Von dem nutz der ding, plate seventeen from Woodcuts from Books of the XVI Century, 1518, assembled into portfolio 1937

Scenes from Russian Folk Life, n.d. Creator: Ignatii Stepanovich Shchedrovski
Scenes from Russian Folk Life, n.d

Sitges, 19th century. Creator: Juan Roig y Soler
Sitges, 19th century. [Barrel makers on the beach in northern Spain]

The Small Coopers, 1770. Creator: Jean-Jacques de Boissieu
The Small Coopers, 1770

The Coopers, late 19th century reproduction of 1790 original

Cooper, c. 1804 (colour litho)
478340 Cooper, c.1804 (colour litho) by Atkinson, John Augustus (1775-1831) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Russian barrel-maker carrying iron hoops.); The Stapleton Collection; English

Old Buildings, Union Street and Corn Exchange before Town Hall was Built
1213997 Old Buildings, Union Street and Corn Exchange before Town Hall was Built (bodycolour on paper) by Storey, John (1828-88); 31.2 x22.8 cm; Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne

Cooper (engraving)
3647996 Cooper (engraving) by Bouchardon, Edme (1698-1762) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cooper. Illustration for Kulturgeschichtliches Bilderbuch aus drei Jahrhunderten by Georg Hirth)

The Cooper, illustration from a book on the crafts, c. 1899 (colour litho)
CHT219376 The Cooper, illustration from a book on the crafts, c.1899 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French

A Cooper, c. 1630 / 1660. Creator: Willem Basse
A Cooper, c. 1630/1660

The Cooper (Le tonnelier). Creator: Alphonse Legros
The Cooper (Le tonnelier)

Cooper, 1742. Creator: Caylus, Anne-Claude-Philippe de
Cooper, 1742

Fujimigahara in Owari Province (Bishu Fujimigahara), from the series Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji (Fugaku sanjurokkei), ca. 1830-32

Barrel Maker, 1850s-60s. Creator: Unknown
Barrel Maker, 1850s-60s

Any work for John Cooper, Cries of London, (c1688?). Artist: Pierce Tempest
Any work for John Cooper, (c1688?). A cooper or barrel maker with his tools and materials, including a saw and metal hoops. From Cries of London, (c1688?)

Cooper, 16th century (1849). Artist: Jost Amman
Cooper, 16th century (1849). A 19th century version based on an original 16th century wood engraving. From Le Moyen Age et la Renaissance, by Paul Lacroix, Ferdinand Sere and A Rivaud

A Cooper, 1737-1742. Artist: Bouchardon
A Cooper, 1737-1742. An itinerant barrel-maker with his tools. Part of a series called Paris Street Cries, by Bouchardon

A coopers workshop, 16th century, (1870). Artist: Jost Amman
A coopers workshop, 16th century, (1870). A wood engraving from The Arts of the Middle Ages and at the Period of the Renaissance, by Paul Lacroix, (London, 1870)

Japanese Cooper (barrel-maker) constructing a huge barrel - reproduction of a Japanese woodblock print on a postcard. Date: circa 1880

Barrelmaker (Series)
Le tonnelier - BARREL-MAKER - putting the finishing touches to a wine-barrel

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In the charming coastal town of Sitges, during the 19th century, Juan Roig y Soler honed his craft as a barrel maker. With meticulous precision and skill, he transformed raw materials into functional works of art that would stand the test of time. Across borders, in 1770, Jean-Jacques de Boissieu captured the essence of The Small Coopers through his artistic lens. Their nimble hands danced with grace and expertise as they crafted barrels that would hold precious liquids for generations to come. Fast forward to the late 19th century when an exquisite reproduction of The Coopers from 1790 emerged. This masterpiece showcased their unity and dedication to their trade, creating vessels that were not only practical but also aesthetically pleasing. A vibrant lithograph from c. 1804 brings color to the world of cooperage. It portrays a Cooper at work, surrounded by tools and wood shavings - a testament to their tireless efforts in perfecting their craft. Glimpses into history reveal Old Buildings on Union Street and Corn Exchange before Town Hall was built – silent witnesses to countless barrels crafted by skilled artisans who shaped industries with each stroke of their chisels. An engraving aptly titled "Cooper" captures both strength and finesse as it immortalizes these craftsmen's dedication in etched lines upon paper. Their legacy lives on through this timeless artwork. In a vivid illustration from a book on crafts dating back to c. 1899, we witness The Cooper immersed in his laborious task yet radiating pride for his creations. Each barrel tells its own story - stories that have been shared around tables filled with laughter and camaraderie throughout centuries past. Willem Basse's portrayal of A Cooper between 1630-1660 transports us back in time when these skilled individuals played an integral role in society's sustenance – ensuring food preservation and transportation across vast distances.