Contadino Collection

In the Cowshed, 1905 (oil on canvas)
5894123 In the Cowshed, 1905 (oil on canvas) by Graziosi, Giuseppe (1879-1942); Assicoop-Unipol Collection, Modena, Emilia Romagna, Italy; (add.info.: Collezione Assicoop - Unipol, inv. n)

Peasant Family at Table, from the Room of Rustic Scenes, in the Foresteria (Guesthouse) 1757 (fresco)
5962730 Peasant Family at Table, from the Room of Rustic Scenes, in the Foresteria (Guesthouse) 1757 (fresco) by Tiepolo, Giandomenico (Giovanni Domenico) (1727-1804); Villa Valmarana ai Nani

Old Peasant Woman with a Basket of Eggs, from the Foresteria (Guesthouse), 1757 (fresco)
5962726 Old Peasant Woman with a Basket of Eggs, from the Foresteria (Guesthouse), 1757 (fresco) by Tiepolo, Giovanni Battista (Giambattista) (1696-1770); Villa Valmarana ai Nani, Vicenza

Italy: Contadino di Roccella Jonica, Calabria (b / w photo)
6011729 Italy: Contadino di Roccella Jonica, Calabria (b/w photo) by Hielscher, Kurt (1881-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: Contadino di Roccella Jonica, Calabria)

Guest Lodgings, Room of the Rural Scenes: "The Peasant's Rest", 1757 (fresco)
5962724 Guest Lodgings, Room of the Rural Scenes: "The Peasant's Rest", 1757 (fresco) by Tiepolo, Giovanni Battista (Giambattista) (1696-1770); Villa Valmarana ai Nani, Vicenza

Antique Roman mosaic discovered in Yverdon-les-bains
Antique Roman mosaic discovered in Orbe, near Yverdon-les-bains, Switzerland. Mosaic with man playing a lyre, with horse, lion, birds, etc. Antico Mosaico scoperto in Yverdun

Senegalese black weaver
XEE555430 Senegalese black weaver by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; Stefano Bianchetti; French, out of copyright

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"Capturing the Essence of Contadino: A Glimpse into Rural Life" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the world of contadino, as depicted through various artistic mediums. In the Cowshed, 1905 (oil on canvas), we witness a scene that transports us to a humble cowshed, where hardworking peasants tend to their livestock with care and dedication. Peasant Family at Table, from the Room of Rustic Scenes, in the Foresteria (Guesthouse) 1757 (fresco) offers an intimate glimpse into family life. Gathered around a simple table, this peasant family shares a meal filled with love and unity amidst their rustic surroundings. The Old Peasant Woman with a Basket of Eggs, from the Foresteria (Guesthouse), 1757 (fresco), showcases the strength and resilience embodied by these rural inhabitants. With weathered hands clutching her basket brimming with fresh eggs, she symbolizes both sustenance and perseverance. Italy: Contadino di Roccella Jonica, Calabria (b/w photo) takes us beyond art's realm into reality itself. This black-and-white photograph captures an authentic contadino from Roccella Jonica in Calabria - his weather-beaten face telling stories of generations past. As we explore further within Guest Lodgings' Room of Rural Scenes frescoes dating back to 1757, "The Peasant's Rest" presents itself as an oasis for weary laborers seeking solace after long days spent toiling under the sun's scorching rays. An Antique Roman mosaic discovered in Yverdon-les-bains reminds us that contadini are not exclusive to Italy; they exist across borders and throughout history. The intricate craftsmanship immortalizes scenes reminiscent of rural life even during ancient times.