Loggers Collection

Engraving depicting Canadian loggers forming timber into rafts ready to be floated down the river, 19th century
5308886 Engraving depicting Canadian loggers forming timber into rafts ready to be floated down the river, 19th century; (add.info)

The Loggers, between 1880 and 1899. Creator: Unknown
The Loggers, between 1880 and 1899

Logging scene near Auburn, California, USA, known for its California Gold Rush history. Date: circa 1908

Logging a big load, Michigan, c. 1880-99 (b / w photo)
867574 Logging a big load, Michigan, c.1880-99 (b/w photo) by Detroit Publishing Co. (1880-1920); Private Collection; American, out of copyright

Cutting down a giant California Redwood tree in the late 19th century. From The Strand Magazine published 1897
878558 Cutting down a giant California Redwood tree in the late 19th century. From The Strand Magazine published 1897. by English School, (19th century); Private Collection

Cutting trees using vapour machines in the late19th century. From El Museo Popular published Madrid, 1887
693672 Cutting trees using vapour machines in the late19th century. From El Museo Popular published Madrid, 1887 by Spanish School, (19th century)

No. 302. Perspective View of Union Arch, Washington Aqueduct, c. 1861-1865 (sepia photo)
696175 No. 302. Perspective View of Union Arch, Washington Aqueduct, c.1861-1865 (sepia photo) by Russell, Andrew Joseph (1830-1902); 34.9x44.8 cm; Gilder Lehrman Collection, New York

Woodcutters, Svir River, Volga-Baltic Waterway, Russia, 1909 (photo)
5320236 Woodcutters, Svir River, Volga-Baltic Waterway, Russia, 1909 (photo) by Prokudin Gorskii, Sergei Mikhailovich (1863-1944); Private Collection; (add.info)

A Clearing in an Autumnal Wood, 1890 (oil on canvas)
XKH234247 A Clearing in an Autumnal Wood, 1890 (oil on canvas) by Kuchel, Max (1859-1933); 50.1x86 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg

Through to the Pacific, 1870 (hand-coloured lithograph)
3704175 Through to the Pacific, 1870 (hand-coloured lithograph) by Currier, N. (1813-88) and Ives, J.M. (1824-95); Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven, CT, USA; American, out of copyright

Log rafts, Volga-Baltic Waterway, Russia, 1909 (b / w photo)
5320237 Log rafts, Volga-Baltic Waterway, Russia, 1909 (b/w photo) by Prokudin Gorskii, Sergei Mikhailovich (1863-1944); Private Collection; Russian, out of copyright

Loggers on a frozen waterway, 1873 (oil on canvas)
939941 Loggers on a frozen waterway, 1873 (oil on canvas) by Hofer, Heinrich (1825-78); 78.2x106 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; German, out of copyright

January: wood-cutters in a winter landscape (chalk, pen & ink on paper)
954927 January: wood-cutters in a winter landscape (chalk, pen & ink on paper) by Brill or Bril, Paul (1554-1626); 19.8x33.2 cm; Private Collection; Photo eAgnew s, London; Flemish, out of copyright

Railroad Through to the Pacific, pub. 1870, Currier & Ives (colour litho)
3471085 Railroad Through to the Pacific, pub. 1870, Currier & Ives (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; American, out of copyright

The loggers (textile)
3620381 The loggers (textile) by French School; Musee des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; Alinari Archives, Florence

Clearing a Jam, Great Falls of the Ausable, 1874. Creator: Harry Fenn
Clearing a Jam, Great Falls of the Ausable, 1874. Loggers trying to shift cut tree trunks in the Ausable Chasm near Keeseville, New York State, USA....the Great Falls

Cutting Down A Giant California Redwood Tree In The Late 19th Century. From The Strand Magazine Published 1897

Railroad Through to the Pacific, pub. 1870, Currier & Ives (Colour Lithograph)

Lumber Trade West Chicago 19th Century Down At The Boom
The lumber trade of the west, Chicago, USA, seen here in the 19th century. Down at the boom - a lumber boom also called a log fence or log bag is a barrier placed in a river

Winter Landscape View hilly landscape houses
Winter Landscape, Winter Landscape. View over a hilly landscape. The houses of a village in a valley. On the left are loggers at work, in the foreground a pig keeper with his pigs

Cutting Trees Using Vapour Machines In The Late19Th Century. From El Museo Popular Published Madrid, 1887

A Woodcutters Camp In The Ardennes, France In The 19Th Century. From French Pictures By The Rev. Samuel G. Green, Published 1878

Lumberjack in orange suit standing next to tree stump holding electric saw, felled tree falling down hillside

Logging site - rubbish left by loggers - stacked pine and birch logs left for transportation - forest near. Ekaterinburg - Middle Ural Mountains - Russia

Loggers at work in France, Western Front, WW1
Loggers at work on the Western Front in France during World War One. Date: circa 1916

Sea chart of part of the coast of Norway and Jutland, Jan Luyken, Johannes van Keulen (I), unknown, 1681-1799

Evening in a Loggers Hut: giving the Boys a Step, California, Us, u
Evening in a Loggers Hut: " giving the Boys a Step", California, Us, U.s. U.s.A. United States, United States of America, America

Picture No. 10891411
Logging site - rubbish left by loggers - stacked pine and birch logs left for transportation - forest near Date:

Logging Crew Lunch
Eagle Lake, Oregon: c. 1940. The logging crew at Eagle Lake take a meal break

Lumberjack With Early Chainsaw
Bellingham, Washington: c. 1916 A motorized and portable drag saw being used by lumbermen in Washington. Note the end of the blade exiting the log at the top

America. An Artists Notes in California. Evening in a Logge
Interior of a Loggers cabin where 5 men are entertaining themselves with singing and dancing to an accordian

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"Capturing the Grit: A Glimpse into the World in the Late 19th Century" Step back in time to witness the awe-inspiring strength and determination as they embarked on their monumental task of taming nature's giants. In a world where logging was an arduous and perilous profession, these brave individuals fearlessly faced towering California Redwoods, leaving behind a lasting legacy. The Strand Magazine, published in 1897, offers us a glimpse into this era with its depiction cutting down a colossal California Redwood tree. The scene near Auburn, California, USA showcases their relentless efforts amidst breathtaking natural beauty. Michigan witnessed its own logging triumphs during this period. A captivating black-and-white photograph from c. 1880-99 reveals loggers skillfully maneuvering an immense load through rugged terrain. Meanwhile, vapour machines revolutionized the industry by aiding loggers in felling trees efficiently—a groundbreaking technique illustrated in El Museo Popular's publication from Madrid in 1887. Union Arch stands tall as a testament to human ingenuity during those years—no challenge too great for determined loggers who worked tirelessly to construct such impressive structures along Washington Aqueduct between 1861-1865. Venturing beyond borders, we find woodcutters along Russia's Svir River on the Volga-Baltic Waterway captured beautifully in a photograph from 1909. Their synchronized movements demonstrate teamwork and camaraderie while navigating treacherous waters. Artistic expressions also pay homage to these unsung heroes; an oil painting titled "A Clearing in an Autumnal Wood" transports us to another time when nature surrendered under skilled hands. Hand-colored lithographs like "Through to the Pacific" (1870) offer vivid glimpses into how vast forests were conquered for progress.