Farm Worker Collection

The Harvesters, 1565. Creator: Pieter Bruegel the Elder
The Harvesters, 1565

Galway Gossips, c1887, (c1930). Creator: Sir Ernest Albert Waterlow
Galway Gossips, c1887, (c1930). Rural scene in the west of Ireland: a woman on a horse stops to chat to a man leaning on a low wall

Our Village, c1890, (1936). Creator: Hubert von Herkomer
Our Village, c1890, (1936). Village scene by Sir Hubert von Herkomer. (1849-1914). Oil on canvas. From " Bibbys Annual 1936", edited by Joseph Bibby. [J. Bibby & Sons, Ltd. Liverpool, 1936]

Antique illustration of landscape with animals and farmer (drawing by Los Rios from one of his paintings). The drawing features a cattle with a farmer/shepherd and a dog in a countryside set

Illustration of peasants arriving at a medieval castle to buy and sell in the courtyard market

Hunters in a Stable with a Groom, 1809 (oil on canvas)
990550 Hunters in a Stable with a Groom, 1809 (oil on canvas) by Weaver, Thomas (1774-1843); 68.6x89.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Hunters in a Stable with a Groom. Thomas Weaver (1774-1843)

The Lamb, 1789 (hand-coloured relief-etching, watercolour)
985824 The Lamb, 1789 (hand-coloured relief-etching, watercolour) by Blake, William (1757-1827); 19.8x12.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Lamb. Plate 7 from Songs of Innocence)

Gathering Plums, 1901, (c1930). Creator: Henry Herbert la Thangue
Gathering Plums, 1901, (c1930). A young woman and boy fill baskets with fallen fruit in an orchard with a stream running through it. Painting in the Manchester Art Gallery, Manchester

The Sower, October 1888, (1947). Creator: Vincent van Gogh
The Sower, October 1888, (1947). Man broadcasting seed in a field against a sun low on the horizon. Painting in the Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam

Matta Virgem, 1895. Artist: Axel Frick
Matta Virgem, 1895. From Sao Paulo by Gustavo Koenigswald. [S. Paulo, 1895]

Mao Tse - Tung (Mao Zedong), Chinese propaganda poster
Chinese propaganda poster showing Mao Tse - Tung (Mao Zedong), Chinese Communist leader, with peasants during the Cultural Revolution of 1966

The Harvest of Buckwheat, 1899. Creator: Paul Serusier
The Harvest of Buckwheat, 1899

The Milkmaid, 1902 (pencil and watercolour)
652074 The Milkmaid, 1902 (pencil and watercolour) by Wilson, Charles Edward (1853-1941); 52.7x34.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Milkmaid. Charles Edward Wilson (1854-1941)

Colonel Udnys Bay Colt Truffle by Sorcerer Held by a Groom, 1815 (oil on canvas)
990567 Colonel Udnys Bay Colt Truffle by Sorcerer Held by a Groom, 1815 (oil on canvas) by Cooper, Abraham (1787-1868); 64.8x80 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Faggot bundles in Chelsfield, Kent. 1936

A man chops branches down to be put in faggot bundles in Chelsfield, Kent. 1936

The Movings, 1822. Creator: Louis Leopold Boilly
The Movings, 1822

Fowl House Farm, Witley, with Children, a Shepherd and a Flock of Sheep Nearby, (pencil
659831 Fowl House Farm, Witley, with Children, a Shepherd and a Flock of Sheep Nearby, (pencil, watercolour and bodycolour) by Foster

July - the Chateau at Poitiers, 15th century, (1939). Creator: Paul Limbourg
July - the Chateau at Poitiers, 15th century, (1939). Juillet - Le Chateau De Poitiers. Farm workers harvesting wheat with scythes and shearing sheep

March - the Chateau de Lusignan, 15th century, (1939). Creators: Paul Limbourg, Jean Colombe
March - the Chateau de Lusignan, 15th century, (1939). Mars - Le Chateau De Lusignan. Agricultural activities: ploughing with oxen, pruning grape vines, a shepherd with sheep

June - the palace and the Sainte-Chapelle, 15th century, (1939). Creators: Hermann Limbourg
June - the palace and the Sainte-Chapelle, 15th century, (1939). Juin - Le Palais Et La Sainte-Chapelle. Barefoot peasants hay-making in the fields: men wield scythes as they cut the grass

Rice paddy fields, Lang Co, Vietnam

The Voices, 1880. Creator: Gustave Moreau
The Voices, 1880. The scene is related to the theme of Hesiod and the Muses.

The Parable of the Weeds, 1622. Creator: Domenico Fetti
The Parable of the Weeds, 1622.

The Parable of the Sower, 1560. Creator: Jacopo Bassano il vecchio
The Parable of the Sower, 1560.

The Village Fête, 1650. Creator: David Teniers II
The Village Fete, 1650. Under the watchful eye of the innkeepers standing at the doorway, a tranquil group of figures is seated around a table

Smokers in an Interior, 1637. Creator: David Teniers II
Smokers in an Interior, 1637. Three men in an interior seated around a barrel that acts as a temporary table. The seated figure on the left

Traveller at a Cottage Door, 1649. Creator: Isaac van Ostade
Traveller at a Cottage Door, 1649. A traveller or possibly an itinerant worker to judge from his clothes and the objects he carries (a satchel and sheepskin rucksack)

Placing buntal straw in vinegar, between c1915 and c1920. Creator: Bain News Service
Placing buntal straw in vinegar, between c1915 and c1920.

Young Peasant with a Flask, 1610. Creator: Tommaso Salini
Young Peasant with a Flask, 1610.

The Ford, 1672. Creator: Jan Siberechts
The Ford, 1672. Two robust countrywomen, one crossing the stream on foot and the other on a donkey, both following behind a mixed herd of cattle and sheep

Winter Landscape with a Peasant Family, 1750. Creator: Francesco Foschi
Winter Landscape with a Peasant Family, 1750.

The Potato Eaters, 1885. Creator: Vincent van Gogh
The Potato Eaters, 1885.

Seated Man, 1905. Creator: Paul Cezanne
Seated Man, 1905. One of a set of plein-air paintings produced by Cezanne in Aix-en-Provence towards the end of his life

Peasant family on the tramp, c.1652. Creator: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
Peasant family on the tramp, c.1652.

Dalecarlian peasant (Lavards Anders), 1919. Creator: Anders Leonard Zorn
Dalecarlian peasant (Lavards Anders), 1919.

The dentist, 1523. Creator: Lucas van Leyden
The dentist, 1523. A dentist, clad in a large, fanciful hat and an ornate robe, probing the teeth of a clearly agonised, impoverished peasant

Paysannes des Environs de Boulogne (Peasant women from near Boulogne), 1873. Creator: Alphonse Legros
Paysannes des Environs de Boulogne (Peasant women from near Boulogne), 1873. Depicts three young peasant women seated together, their heads bowed and hands folded in contemplative prayer

Fellah Women Drawing Water, c1873-75. Creator: Jean-Leon Gerome
Fellah Women Drawing Water, c1873-75.

Valkulla, 1912. Creator: Anders Leonard Zorn
Valkulla, 1912. The title of this work, Valkulla, indicates that the subject here, a fully-clothed peasant girl, comes from this locality

Madonna, 1900. Creator: Anders Leonard Zorn
Madonna, 1900. A young Swedish woman holds her baby up close in a heartwarming scene. A glow seems to come from the baby. Only the mother can see their face.

Smoker leaning on the back of a chair, 1672. Creator: Adriaen van Ostade
Smoker leaning on the back of a chair, 1672.

The empty jug, 1653?. Creator: Adriaen van Ostade
The empty jug, 1653?. Two men react as their companion looks disgruntedly into an empty beer tankard. The standing man reaches into his jacket, perhaps in search of coins to pay for a refill

Bust of a peasant, c.1650-52. Creator: Adriaen van Ostade
Bust of a peasant, c.1650-52.

Bust of a laughing peasant, 1672. Creator: Adriaen van Ostade
Bust of a laughing peasant, 1672.

The smoker and the drinker, 1650?. Creator: Adriaen van Ostade
The smoker and the drinker, 1650?.

The family, 1647. Creator: Adriaen van Ostade
The family, 1647.

Mona, 1911. Creator: Anders Leonard Zorn
Mona, 1911. In Swedish, 'Mona' means mother, and the subject is Grudd Anna Anderscotter, who was an unmarried peasant when she give birth to Anders Zoen in 1860

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"Capturing the Essence of Farm Life: A Glimpse into the World of Hardworking Farm Workers" Step back in time with Pieter Bruegel the Elder's masterpiece, "The Harvesters, " where farm workers toil under the scorching sun, reaping nature's bounty. Transport yourself to c1887 with Sir Ernest Albert Waterlow's "Galway Gossips, " as farmers gather together, sharing stories and laughter after a long day of labor. Discover Hubert von Herkomer's "Our Village" from c1890, offering a window into rural life where farm workers tend to their animals and cultivate their land. Marvel at an antique illustration depicting a serene landscape dotted with contented animals and diligent farmers working hand in hand. Immerse yourself in the simplicity and charm of "The Milkmaid, " a 1902 pencil and watercolor artwork that showcases the dedication of those who provide us with nourishment every day. Witness Colonel Udnys Bay Colt Truffle being held by a groom in Sorcerer's captivating oil on canvas painting from 1815, reminding us of the skilled horsemen who assist on farms. Journey back to medieval times through an enchanting illustration capturing peasants arriving at a castle courtyard market, showcasing how farming sustains communities throughout history. Experience Witley's Fowl House Farm bustling with children, shepherds tending their flocks nearby. This pencil sketch transports us to idyllic countryside scenes filled with youthful energy and pastoral beauty. Delight in William Blake’s exquisite hand-colored relief-etching titled "The Lamb" from 1789. It evokes innocence personified by gentle lambs grazing peacefully under watchful eyes – perhaps those of farm workers caring for them? Join Henry Herbert la Thangue’s picturesque scene titled "Gathering Plums" from 1901. Witness farm workers diligently collecting ripe fruits amidst lush orchards, a testament to their hard work and dedication.