Agricultural Worker Collection (#64)

The Red Field, Pont Aven, c1887. Artist: Emile Bernard
The Red Field, Pont Aven, c1887

The Church of Santa Maria degli Angely Near Assisi, 1909. Artist: Henri Edmond Cross
The Church of Santa Maria degli Angely Near Assisi, 1909. As a result of a journey to Italy, Cross produced a number of such scenes of Perugia and Assisi

Help, 1921. Artist: Dmitriy Stakhievich Moor
Help, 1921

The Environs of London from Greenwich, c1620-1630. From the Museum of London

Farm labourers, (1875-1929?). Artist: Henry Herbert la Thangue
Farm labourers, (1875-1929?)

The Autumn, 1738. Artist: Nicolas Lancret
The Autumn, 1738. From the collection of the Louvre Museum, Paris, France

Firing a cannon into clouds to prevent a hail storm, 1901. It was claimed that rain fell instead of the anticipated hail which would have damaged the grape vines in the wine producing area of

Chinese agriculture, 1825-1835. Top: pounding rice in a foot-operated pestle and mortar. Middle: Chinese seed drill. Bottom: Chinese plough. From Costume Antico et Moderno. (Rome, 1825-1835)

Reaper / haymaker sharpening his scythe with a whetstone, 19th century
Reaper/haymaker sharpening his scythe with a whetstone, 19th century. Metal edged tools such as this needed constant sharpening. The whetstone was also known as a side stone

Agricultural workers and their families at the Great Exhibition of 1851. Visitors to the exhibition, held in the Crystal Palace, Hyde Park, London

Agricultural Labourers Union meeting in Farringdon Street, London, 1877. Founded by Joseph Arch and inaugurated at Leaming in 1872, the National Union of Farm Labourers grew quickly, attracting 86

Bells reaping machine, 1851. Artist: GH Swanston
Bells reaping machine, 1851. Scottish clergyman and inventor Patrick Bells (1799-1869) reaping machine of 1826 was the first successful reaping machine, but was not commercialised

Reaping and socking-up corn to dry, Lake Drie, Canada, 1880. A print from The Graphic, 29th May 1880

Model T Ford with Stephenson agricultural conversion, Sussex, 1917. D Gordon, Chodds Farmhouse, Handcross, West Sussex

March, 1412-1416. Artist: Paul Limbourg
March, 1412-1416. A farmer uses an ox-drawn wheeled plough on his field in the foreground, while in the distance, people are tending vines, keeping sheep and preparing to sow corn

The Manner of Feeding Silkworms, 1753. Artist: Benjamin Cole
The Manner of Feeding Silkworms, 1753. A silkworm farm, showing the interior of the rearing house or Magnangerie and the collection of mulberry leaves on which the caterpillars (worms) were fed

Gang system of child labour, c1885. Teams of children were formed by a contractor or ganger and hired out to farmers as agricultural labour for tasks such as sowing and hoeing

Reaper beginning to cut crop of wheat with a sickle, 1867. From an English childrens book

Evening, c1880. An agricultural labourer returning from work to his family and his evening meal eagerly greeted by four children. The cottage door opens directly into the living room

Sunday Morning, c1880. An agricultural labourer and his family returning home from church

Lowkers - women who weeded corn, 1814. Artist: George Walker of Seacroft
Lowkers - women who weeded corn, 1814. From The Costume of Yorkshire by George Walker. (Leeds, 1814)

Crop rotation: reaping with a Hainault Scythe, 1855. Crop rotation is the practice of growing different crops alternately on the same patch of ground over a cycle of several years in order to protect

Crop rotation: harvesting corn, 1855. Reaping with a scythe, binding and stooking. Crop rotation is the practice of growing different crops alternately on the same patch of ground over a cycle of

Crop rotation: sheep on a break of turnips, 1855. Crop rotation is the practice of growing different crops alternately on the same patch of ground over a cycle of several years in order to protect

Crop rotation: women thinning turnips, 1855. Crop rotation is the practice of growing different crops alternately on the same patch of ground over a cycle of several years in order to protect

Crop rotation: sowing seed broadcast, 1855. Crop rotation is the practice of growing different crops alternately on the same patch of ground over a cycle of several years in order to protect

Crop rotation: haymaking, 1855. Crop rotation is the practice of growing different crops alternately on the same patch of ground over a cycle of several years in order to protect the health

Crop rotation: sowing and harrowing corn, 1855. Crop rotation is the practice of growing different crops alternately on the same patch of ground over a cycle of several years in order to protect

Crop rotation: threshing rye grass for seed, 1855. Crop rotation is the practice of growing different crops alternately on the same patch of ground over a cycle of several years in order to protect

Harvest Time, c1855. A harvest scene depicting a romanticised view of 18th century English rural life

Reaping with sickles and binding the sheaves, England, c1800

Harvest time, 1762. Men and women reaping with sickles, corn being tied up in sheaves and stood in stooks to dry. From La Nouvelle Maison Rustique, 8th edition. (Paris, 1762)

Workers cultivating rice in a paddy field, 19th century

Farmyard scene, (c1840-c1900?). Artist: John Frederick Herring II
Farmyard scene, (c1840-c1900?). A stable by an oak wood, with horses, chickens and sheep by a pond. The animals are waiting to be given feed by a farm worker emerging from the stable doorway

Greek sculpture known as the Moscophorus, 6th century BC
The Moscophorus ( calf-bearer ). He is carrying an offering to Athena. from the Acropolis Museums collection in Athens, 6th century BC

Husking, 1861. Artist: Currier and Ives
Husking, 1861. Farm workers in a barn removing the husks from corn

Maize, c1900. Trade card for Liebig meat extract, one of a series relating to useful exotic plants

Education, 1872. The Squire is told why his farmworkers child has been withdrawn from school. Whilst much had been done to promote the value of educating children

Evening, 1860 (oil on canvas)
XIR187043 Evening, 1860 (oil on canvas) by Breton, Jules (1827-1906); Mairie, Cuisery, France; French, out of copyright

Cutting Cane on a Cuban Sugar Plantation Postcard. 1904, Cutting Cane on a Cuban Sugar Plantation Postcard

Vegetable Men, Havana, Cuba Postcard. 1904, Vegetable Men, Havana, Cuba Postcard

Sheep Herding in the West Postcard. Sheep Herding in the West Postcard

Drying Raisin Grapes in California Postcard. ca. 1900, Drying Raisin Grapes in California Postcard

Alligator Joe, and His Pets, Palm Beach, Fla. Postcard. 1904, Alligator Joe, and His Pets, Palm Beach, Fla. Postcard

Democracy in Action Postcard. ca. 1943, Democracy in Action Postcard

10, 000 Acres of Sugar Beets in Kansas Postcard. ca. 1905-1939, 10, 000 Acres of Sugar Beets in Kansas Postcard

Postcard of Champion Saddle Stallion. ca. 1913, A groom holds Dandy Jim 1531, a famous Kentucky champion saddle stallion. Dandy Jim is owned by C.L. Kerr of Lexington, Kentucky

Postcard of a Farmhand Carrying a Basket of Cotton. ca. 1911-1912, A farm worker carries a full basket of cotton out of the fields

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"The Agricultural Worker: A Glimpse into the Rural Life Through Art" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the world of agricultural workers through a collection of captivating artworks. From Pieter Bruegel the Elder's iconic masterpiece "The Harvesters" to Sir Ernest Albert Waterlow's charming depiction of village life in "Galway Gossips, " these works offer a window into the lives of those who toiled on the land. Hubert von Herkomer's "Our Village" transports us to a quaint countryside scene, where hardworking farmers tend to their crops and animals with dedication and care. In contrast, "The Milkmaid" by an unknown artist captures a solitary figure engrossed in her daily task, symbolizing the quiet strength and resilience found within agricultural labor. Colonel Udnys Bay Colt Truffle held by a groom showcases not only the bond between man and animal but also highlights how essential skilled workers were for maintaining livestock. Similarly, Fowl House Farm reveals children learning from shepherds as they tend to sheep nearby, emphasizing intergenerational knowledge transfer crucial for sustaining rural communities. Henry Herbert la Thangue's vibrant painting "Gathering Plums" immerses us in an orchard bustling with activity as workers harvest nature's bounty. Vincent van Gogh’s powerful portrayal of "The Sower" encapsulates both physical exertion and hope for future abundance—a testament to the vital role played by agricultural laborers throughout history. Axel Frick's evocative artwork titled "Matta Virgem" takes us beyond European landscapes, reminding us that agriculture is a universal endeavor connecting people across continents. Meanwhile, Louis Leopold Boilly’s lively composition in “The Movings” depicts workers engaged in transporting goods—an integral part of rural life. Lastly, we find ourselves amidst hunters attending their horses alongside grooms depicted in exquisite detail within Hunters Stable painted by an unknown artist.