Woodcutting Collection

Sugar cane, 18th century illustration
Illustration of sugar cane from the book The beauties of the creation, or, a new moral system of natural history: in five volumes: consisting of quadrupeds, birds, fishes and reptiles

Hen, historical artwork. 16th Century woodcut print of a hen. Published in Histoire de la nature des oyseaux by the French naturalist Pierre Belon (1555)

Skull of Canis magellanicus, 19th century illustration. From Dogs, Jackals, Wolves and Foxes. A Monograph of the Canidae, by George Mivart (F.R.S)

Common Porcupine from General zoology, or, Systematic natural history Vol 2 Mammalia, by Shaw, George, 1751-1813; Stephens, James Francis, 1792-1853; Heath, Charles, 1785-1848, engraver; Griffith

Elk from General zoology, or, Systematic natural history Vol II Part 2 Mammalia, by Shaw, George, 1751-1813; Stephens, James Francis, 1792-1853; Heath, Charles, 1785-1848, engraver; Griffith, Mrs

Lion and Lioness in the wild. Frontispiece from the book Royal Natural History Volume 1 Edited by Richard Lydekker, Published in London by Frederick Warne & Co in 1893-1894

Conus Aulicus, Chain-spotted Brunette Cone Coloured Plate from The Naturalist's repository, or, Monthly miscellany of exotic natural history by Donovan, E

sulphur-breasted parakeet (Aratinga maculata), or sulphur-breasted conure [Here as Psittacus maculatus Spotted-Breasted Parrakeet ] Coloured Plate from The Naturalist's repository, or

Mountain Hare from the The royal natural history edited by Richard Lydekker, Volume III published in 1893

The Indian rhinoceros (Rhinoceros unicornis), also called the Indian rhino, greater one-horned rhinoceros or great Indian rhinoceros, is a rhinoceros species native to the Indian subcontinent

The South African giraffe or Cape giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis giraffa) is a subspecies of giraffe ranging from South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique

The Castle of Labour, from ;La voie de Povrete ou de Richesse
3112311 The Castle of Labour, from; La voie de Povreteou de Richesse (The Way of Poverty or of Wealth) by Jacques Bruyant

Woodcutter Trimming Faggots, 1853-54 (conte crayon with stumping on beige laid paper)
5643001 Woodcutter Trimming Faggots, 1853-54 (contecrayon with stumping on beige laid paper) by Millet, Jean-Francois (1814-75); 38.1 x 29.8 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; French

Ms 170 fol. 59 Historiated initial Q depicting monks chopping wood
JHG183757 Ms 170 fol.59 Historiated initial Q depicting monks chopping wood, from Moralia in Job by Pope Gregory the Great (vellum) by French School, (12th century); Bibliotheque Municipale, Dijon

Ms 260 volume IV Frontispiece of Treat de la culture des Forets from
XDT266957 Ms 260 volume IV Frontispiece of Treat de la culture des Forets from Iisivetes de M. Vauban contenant plusieurs Memoires ou Ramas de sa way (engraving) (b/w photo) by Vauban

Wood Cutting in Windsor Forest (coloured engraving)
3622360 Wood Cutting in Windsor Forest (coloured engraving) by Linnell, John (1792-1882); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wood Cutting in Windsor Forest.); © Look and Learn

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

A Rest in Woodland, 1800 (oil on canvas)
XKH179502 A Rest in Woodland, 1800 (oil on canvas) by Kobell, Wilhelm Alexander (1766-1855); 44.4x39.2 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; German, out of copyright

The Wood-Cutters, 1873 (oil on canvas)
2829367 The Wood-Cutters, 1873 (oil on canvas) by Linnell, John (1792-1882); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums, Galleries & Archives; Given by Sir Frederick Wills, 1908.; English

Indian Sugar Camp, 1853 (colour litho)
NBY335521 Indian Sugar Camp, 1853 (colour litho) by Eastman, Captain Seth (1808-75) (after); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; eNewberry Library; American, out of copyright

January, 1595-1600
XAM65678 January, 1595-1600 by Bassano, Leandro da Ponte (1557-1622); Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna, Austria; Italian, out of copyright

River landscape barrel apple sales left apples
River landscape with barrel making and apple sales, River landscape with barrel making on the left, apples are sold on the right

Amor ax tree Emblemes d Amour title object Amor patiently cuts down
Amor with an ax by a tree Emblemes d Amour (title on object), Amor patiently cuts down a tree. Just as many blows of an ax can fell a tree and many water drops can hollow out a piece of marble

Passport card portion northeast coast Brazil Passport card
Passport card of a portion of the northeast coast of Brazil Passport card of the sea coasts of Brazil, between Bahia Baxa, and Ponto de Lucena (title on object)

Passport card part coast Norway Jutland New Pascaert
Passport card from part of the coast of Norway and Jutland New Pascaert from Jutlandt Van t Jutsche Riff, up to the hoeck of Schagen as well as part of the Cust of Norway

Woodcutting

November and December, Adriaen Collaert, Hans Bol, Hans van Luyck, 1578 - 1582

February, Pieter van der Borcht (I), 1545 - 1608

Decoration in Plantation, 1795, A. Verkerk, Johannes Roelof Poster, 1795

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

Sea chart of a portion of the northeast coast of Brazil, Jan Luyken, Johannes van Keulen (I), unknown, 1683 - 1799

Bedouin nomads, 19th Century artwork C018 / 7013
Bedouin nomads. 1870 woodcut print of wandering Bedouin people with their camels in the desert. The Bedouin are a part of a predominantly desert-dwelling Arabian ethnic group

Coral fisherman, 19th Century artwork C018 / 7101
Coral fisherman. 1883 engraving of coral fishermen at sea

19th Century velocipede, artwork C018 / 7054
19th Century velocipede. 1880 engraving of a velocipede from 1868. The velocipede also known as the dandy horse or laufmaschine (running machine)

Cavemen hunting mammoth, historic artwork C018 / 7096
Cavemen hunting mammoth. 1883 engraving of a woolly mammoth (Mammuthus primigenius) trapped in a pit by cavemen

19th Century penny-farthing, artwork C018 / 7055
19th Century penny-farthing. Engraving of a penny-farthing bicycle from 1885. The penny-farthings, also known as the ordinary

18th Century electricity experiment C018 / 7057
18th Century electricity experiment. 1880 engraving of people performing an electricity experiment in the 18th Century

Gigantism and dwarfism in farm animals C018 / 7060
Gigantism and dwarfism in farm animals. 1883 engraving depicting the occurrence of gigantism and dwarfism in farm animals

Voltaire, French author C018 / 7010
Voltaire (1694-1778). 1870 woodcut print of the French author and poet Voltaire reading at a desk. Born Francois Marie Arouet, Voltaire wrote more than 20

19th Century chestnut vendor, Paris C018 / 7102
19th Century chestnut vendor. 1883 engraving of a man selling roasted chestnuts in the streets of Paris, France

19th Century smugglers, artwork C018 / 7012
19th Century smugglers. 1870 woodcut print of smugglers on a mule path high up in the mountains

19th Century smugglers, artwork C018 / 7034
19th Century smugglers. 1869 engraving of a nocturnal smugglers run on a path high up in the mountains

19th Century ladies handcar, artwork C018 / 7056
19th Century ladies handcar. Engraving of a ladies hand-powered draisine from 1885

19th Century Egyptian backgammon players C018 / 7059
19th Century Egyptian backgammon players.1883 engraving of backgammon players in an Egyptian cafe

Therapeutic electrical cabinet treatment C018 / 7058
Therapeutic electrical cabinet treatment. 1880 engraving of medical treatment in the therapeutic electrical cabinet of the French neurologist Jean-Martin Charcot (1825 - 1893)

19th Century washing machine, artwork C018 / 7051
19th Century washing machine. 1880 engraving of a washing machine from Warnsdorf (Varnsdorf) in what is now the Czech Republic

19th Century velocipede, artwork C018 / 7053
19th Century velocipede. 1880 engraving of a man riding a velocipede designed by Karl Drais in 1818. The velocipede also known as the dandy horse or laufmaschine (running machine)

19th Century whale hunt, artwork C018 / 7009
19th Century whale hunt. 1870 woodcut print of whalers hunting a sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus)

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Woodcutting has been a timeless practice, depicted in various forms of art throughout history. From the intricate details of historical artwork like "The Castle of Labour" to the raw beauty captured in "Woodcutter Trimming Faggots, " this age-old trade continues to inspire and fascinate. In manuscripts such as Ms 170 fol. 59, we see monks diligently chopping wood, showcasing the importance of this task even within religious contexts. The significance is further emphasized in works like Ms 260 volume IV's frontispiece, which highlights the cultivation of forests for sustainable practices. As seen in "Wood Cutting in Windsor Forest, " artists have also portrayed this laborious activity through colored engravings, bringing life and vibrancy to scenes that would otherwise be mundane. In January-themed artworks such as "January: wood-cutters in a winter landscape, " we witness how woodcutting perseveres even during harsh weather conditions, symbolizing resilience and determination. Paintings like "A Rest in Woodland" and "The Wood-Cutters" depict serene moments amidst nature's bounty, reminding us of the tranquility found within these woods. Even beyond borders, as shown by "Indian Sugar Camp, " woodcutting remains an integral part of various cultures worldwide. Finally, with references to specific time periods like "January 1595-1600, " we are reminded that this craft has stood the test of time for centuries on end. So next time you come across a barrel apple sales left apples or find yourself surrounded by towering trees whispering tales from their rings.