Bricklayer (photograph)

Bricklayer is a black and white photograph taken by August Sander in 1928.

[1] The photograph depicts a bricklayer from Cologne, in Germany, apparently on his working day, emerging from the darkness, with a severe expression and his head illuminated by the light, dressed on his casual work clothing and wearing a cap.

The man's head is framed by the cargo that he carries, and the lines of the bricks evoke those of his attire.

The photograph illustrates the strength and hard work of the profession of the bricklayer, while also demonstrating his dignity and a certain pride that he seems to have in it.

[2] A print of the photograph was sold by $749,000 at Sotheby's New York, on 11 December 2014.