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The Potato Gatherers, (oil on canvas)
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The Potato Gatherers, (oil on canvas)
827133 The Potato Gatherers, (oil on canvas) by Hagborg, August Wilhelm Nikolaus (1852-1921); 100.3x81.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Potato Gatherers. August Hagborg (1852-1921). Oil on canvas. 100.3 x 81.3cm.); Photo eChristies Images; Swedish, out of copyright
Media ID 22739236
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Accessories Agricultural Occupation Agricultural Worker Apron Bending Bending Forward Bending Forwards Clogs Facial Expression Farm Worker Farmworker Footwear Forward Gatherer Harvest Harvester Harvesting Horizon Horizon Over Land Leaning Forwards Legs Apart Livelihood Looking Down Looming Negative Concept Ominous Personal Accessory Potato Pouring Root Vegetable Sack Shoe Small Group Small Group Of People Three People Using Hands Vegetable Vegetables Working Life 19th Century European Art 19th Century Painting Apparel August Hagborg August Wilhelm Ethnic Origin Headwear Natural Space Young Woman
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The Potato Gatherers
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by August Wilhelm Nikolaus Hagborg is a captivating oil painting that captures the essence of rural life in the late nineteenth century. In this 19th-century European artwork, we see a small group of men and women diligently working together to harvest potatoes in an outdoor setting. The composition of the painting portrays a sense of forward movement as the figures bend down, their aprons filled with freshly dug root vegetables. The ominous clouds hanging over the horizon hint at the challenging times these farmworkers faced during this era. Hagborg's attention to detail is evident in his depiction of each individual's posture, clothing, and expression. The caucasian workers are dressed in traditional attire, wearing hats and clogs while leaning forward to gather potatoes from the earth. Their hard work and dedication to their livelihoods are palpable through their focused expressions. This oil on canvas print beautifully showcases Hagborg's mastery of capturing natural spaces and agricultural occupations. It serves as a reminder of our connection to nature and how humanity has relied on farming for sustenance throughout history. As we gaze upon "The Potato Gatherers" we are transported back in time to witness firsthand the laborious yet essential task that sustained communities during this period. This fine art piece not only celebrates the beauty found within everyday life but also pays homage to those who worked tirelessly behind-the-scenes to provide food for others.
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