Apple Picking Collection

Boys collecting apples
5312176 Boys collecting apples; (add.info.: Woodblock engraving depicting boys collecting apples. Dated 19th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Boys gathering apples, 1850
3478105 Boys gathering apples, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting young boys gathering apples from an apple tree. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

New York, Warwick, Masker Orchards apple picking farm

New York, Hopewell Junction, Fishkill Farms

New York State, Hopewell Junction, Fishkill Farms, apple orchard

Picking Apples, 1919 (oil on canvas)
487765 Picking Apples, 1919 (oil on canvas) by Elsley, Arthur John (1861-1952); 96.5x68.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christie's Images

Picking Apples, late 19th century (oil on panel)
3506543 Picking Apples, late 19th century (oil on panel) by Thom, James Crawford (c.1838/42-98); 34x76 cm; Herbert Art Gallery & Museum, Coventry, UK; eHerbert Art Gallery & Museum

An Apple Orchard (engraving)
1621156 An Apple Orchard (engraving) by Downard, Ebenezer Newman (fl.1849-99); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Apple Orchard. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 27 September 1873)

Gathering Apples (oil on canvas)
938863 Gathering Apples (oil on canvas) by Millet, Jean Francois I (1642-79); 37.5x30 cm; Private Collection; French, out of copyright

A Fruit Ranch at Nelson, British Columbia
LLM462739 A Fruit Ranch at Nelson, British Columbia by Copping, Harold (1863-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Fruit Ranch at Nelson, British Columbia)

Zoar Apple Hook, c. 1937. Creator: Fritz Boehmer
Zoar Apple Hook, c. 1937

Workers picking apples in Normandy, France in the 19th century. From Le Savant du Foyer ou Notions Scientifiques Sur Les Objets Usuels de la Vie, published 1864

Fruit Pickers, 1879 (oil on canvas)
XBP335648 Fruit Pickers, 1879 (oil on canvas) by Monet, Claude (1840-1926); Private Collection; Photo eBoltin Picture Library; French, out of copyright

Garden in Ringsted with a Ancient Baptismal Font, 1850 (oil on canvas)
XIR144391 Garden in Ringsted with a Ancient Baptismal Font, 1850 (oil on canvas) by Roed, Jorgan (1808-88); 35.5x43 cm; Louvre, Paris

Fruit pickers at tea time during their spell of apple picking in the orchards at Malling in Kent. 23 August 1951 eTopFoto

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"Apple Picking: A Timeless Autumn Tradition" As the crisp autumn breeze rustles through the trees, it's time to embark on a delightful journey of apple picking. From centuries-old paintings like "Picking Apples, 1919 (oil on canvas)" and "Autumn, negro servant, c. 1780 (colour litho)" to more recent depictions such as "Picking Apples, late 19th century (oil on panel), " this timeless activity has captured the hearts of many. Intriguing engravings like "An Apple Orchard" and "Gathering Apples" transport us to idyllic landscapes filled with bountiful fruit trees. Even across continents, apple picking unites people in their love for nature's harvest - from British Columbia's fruitful orchards depicted in "A Fruit Ranch at Nelson" to Normandy's picturesque scenes showcased in an engraving from 1864 titled "Workers picking apples in Normandy, France. " The diversity of these artworks is evident not only in their settings but also in the individuals involved. Whether it be Fritz Boehmer's portrayal of Zoar Apple Hook or John Collet's depiction of an African American servant during colonial times ("Autumn, Negro Servant"), these pieces remind us that apple picking transcends boundaries and brings people together. From leisurely tea breaks amidst the orchards ("Fruit pickers at tea time during their spell of apple picking") to capturing moments of hard work and camaraderie ("Fruit Pickers"), these images encapsulate both joyous occasions and laborious tasks associated with this annual tradition. As we gaze upon masterpieces like "Garden in Ringsted with an Ancient Baptismal Font, " we are reminded that apple picking is not just about collecting fruit; it is about connecting with nature and embracing the beauty that surrounds us.