Country Life Collection

The Hay Wain, 1821. Artist: Constable, John (1776-1837)
The Hay Wain, 1821. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Pas Meche (Nothing Doing), 1882. Artist: Bastien-Lepage, Jules (1848-1884)
Pas Meche (Nothing Doing), 1882. Found in the collection of the National Gallery of Scotland, Edinburgh

The Village Ba Game, 1818 (oil on canvas)
6199347 The Village Ba Game, 1818 (oil on canvas) by Carse, Alexander (1770-1843); 89x133 cm; The McManus, Dundee, UK; (add.info)

Mezzogiorno sulle Alpi (Noon in the Alps), 1891. Found in the Collection of Segantini Museum, St. Moritz

Ploughed fields (The furrows), 1888. Artist: Gogh, Vincent, van (1853-1890)
Ploughed fields (The furrows), 1888. Found in the collection of the Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam

Idyllic country house in Fehnland, Grossefehn, East Frisia, Lower Saxony, Germany

Cows in the pasture near the village of Cleverns, Jever, East Frisia, Lower Saxony, Germany

Hens in the poppies
Mariann Johansen-Ellis

Tailpiece depicting a ruined cottage surrounded by sheep
5311901 Tailpiece depicting a ruined cottage surrounded by sheep; (add.info.: Tailpiece depicting a ruined cottage surrounded by sheep. Dated 18th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Le labour, c.1890. Creator: Anquetin, Louis (1861-1932)
Le labour, c.1890. Private Collection

The Mower, c.1910. Creator: Hodler, Ferdinand (1853-1918)
The Mower, c.1910. Private Collection

The Four Seasons: Spring, 1607. Creator: Grimmer, Abel (1570-1619)
The Four Seasons: Spring, 1607. Found in the collection of the Royal Museum of Fine Arts, Antwerp

Shepherdess with her Flock, ca 1863. Creator: Millet, Jean-François (1814-1875)
Shepherdess with her Flock, ca 1863. Found in the collection of the Musee d'Orsay, Paris

Outing, Illustrated Magazine of Sport Travel Adventure and Contry Life Edited by... c1890 - 1907
Outing, Illustrated Magazine of Sport Travel Adventure and Contry Life Edited by Caspar Whitney, International Athletics, October, 25 Cents, New York & London, Country Life, c1890 - 1907

The rubbing from the Brick Relief with sowing and harvesting, 25-220. Creator: Central Asian Art
The rubbing from the Brick Relief with sowing and harvesting, 25-220. Found in the collection of the Sichuan Provincial Museum, Chengdu

The rubbing from the Brick Relief with Harvesting, Fishing and Hunting Scene, 25-220. Creator: Central Asian Art
The rubbing from the Brick Relief with Harvesting, Fishing and Hunting Scene, 25-220. Found in the collection of the Sichuan Provincial Museum, Chengdu

Peasant Woman Bruising Flax (after Millet), 1889. Creator: Gogh, Vincent, van (1853-1890)
Peasant Woman Bruising Flax (after Millet), 1889. Found in the collection of the Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam

The Woodcutter (after Millet), 1890. Creator: Gogh, Vincent, van (1853-1890)
The Woodcutter (after Millet), 1890. Found in the collection of the Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam

The Thresher (after Millet), 1889. Creator: Gogh, Vincent, van (1853-1890)
The Thresher (after Millet), 1889. Found in the collection of the Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam

The Sheaf-Binder (after Millet), 1889. Creator: Gogh, Vincent, van (1853-1890)
The Sheaf-Binder (after Millet), 1889. Found in the collection of the Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam

Snow-Covered Field with a Harrow (after Millet), 1890. Creator: Gogh, Vincent, van (1853-1890)
Snow-Covered Field with a Harrow (after Millet), 1890. Found in the collection of the Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam

Church Boats at Leksand, 1860. Creator: Wallander, Josef Wilhelm (1821-1888)
Church Boats at Leksand, 1860. Found in the collection of the Goteborg Konstmuseum

Autumn Ploughing in the Marshland, 1911. Creator: Almqvist, Ester (1869-1934)
Autumn Ploughing in the Marshland, 1911. Found in the collection of the Goteborg Konstmuseum

Ox ploughing. From tomb room, 3rd cen. AD. Creator: Chinese Master
Ox ploughing. From tomb room, 3rd cen. AD. Found in the collection of the Gansu Provincial Museum, Lanzhou

Cloppenburg Museum Village: Goats in front of the cap windmill from Bokel near Cappeln (Cloppenburg district), built in 1764, Emsland, Lower Saxony, Germany

Cloppenburg Museum Village: Cap windmill from Bokel near Cappeln (Cloppenburg district), built in 1764, Emsland, Lower Saxony, Germany

Cloppenburg Museum Village: Arkenstede Manor House of Gross-Arkenstede (Cloppenburg District, built in 1684), Emsland, Lower Saxony, Germany

Cloppenburg Museum Village: Main house of the Wehlburg farm complex from Wehdel (Osnabrueck district, built in 1750), Emsland, Lower Saxony, Germany

Cloppenburg Museum Village: Coke windmill from Edewecht (Ammerland district, built in 1879), Emsland, Lower Saxony, Germany

Cloppenburg Museum Village: Drawing well from Hof Hoffmann from Goldenstedt (Vechta district, built 1835-1840), Emsland, Lower Saxony, Germany

Cloppenburg Museum Village: Hof Hoffmann from Goldenstedt (Vechta district, built 1835-1840), Emsland, Lower Saxony, Germany

Cloppenburg Museum Village: Main house of the Haake farm in Cappeln (Cloppenburg district, built in 1793), Emsland, Lower Saxony, Germany

Cloppenburg Museum Village: Geese on the farm, Emsland, Lower Saxony, Germany

Cloppenburg Museum Village: Workshop building from the Thole farm in Dalvers (Osnabrueck district, built in 1815), Emsland, Lower Saxony, Germany

Cloppenburg Museum Village: Post mill from Essern (Nienburg district, built in 1638), Emsland, Lower Saxony, Germany

Cloppenburg Museum Village: Ahrens mutt factory and wheelwright shop from Westerstede (Ammerland district)
Cloppenburg Museum Village: Ahrens mutt factory and wheelwright shop from Westerstede (Ammerland district, built 1885 to 1907), Emsland, Lower Saxony, Germany

Cloppenburg Museum Village: Historical Barn, Emsland, Lower Saxony, Germany

Cloppenburg Museum Village: Village church from Klein Escherde (Hildesheim district, built in 1699)
Cloppenburg Museum Village: Village church from Klein Escherde (Hildesheim district, built in 1699. Reconstructed in the museum village in 1977), Emsland, Lower Saxony, Germany

Dock and cottages and Autumn on Crow Lake (also known as Kakagi Lake). Near Sioux Narrows, Ontario, Canada

Canola crop and wild vetch flowers in bloom New Liskeard, Ontario, Canada

Country road with hardwood forest in autumn colors Goulais River, Ontario, Canada

The village of Castle Combe, Wiltshire, England

Peasants ploughing (From the Luttrell Psalter), ca 1330. Artist: Anonymous
Peasants ploughing (From the Luttrell Psalter), ca 1330. Found in the collection of British Library

Old Black Forest Mill in Hofstetten, Black Forest, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

Historic beautifully decorated red thatched cottage in Prerow, Mecklenburg-West Pomerania, Baltic Sea, Northern Germany, Germany

Idyllic blue thatched cottage in Wieck am Darss, Mecklenburg-West Pomerania, Baltic Sea, North Germany, Germany

Historical brightly painted thatched roof house in Born am Darsz, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Baltic Sea, Northern Germany, Germany

Colorfully painted wooden house in Born am Darss, Mecklenburg-West Pomerania, Baltic Sea, Northern Germany, Germany

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"Embracing the Serenity of Country Life: A Glimpse into Nature's Beauty" Step into a world where time stands still, and the hustle and bustle of city life fades away. In "Pas Meche (Nothing Doing), " Bastien-Lepage captures the essence of country life, depicting a tranquil scene that invites us to pause and appreciate simplicity. A close-up reveals a young girl nurturing nature's innocence as she feeds a lamb with a baby's bottle. The bond between human and animal is heartwarming, reminding us of the interconnectedness we share with all living beings. "The Village Ba Game" by an unknown artist transports us back to 1818, showcasing how community spirit thrives in rural settings. As villagers come together for friendly competition, laughter fills the air, fostering camaraderie that is often elusive in urban environments. Van Gogh's "Ploughed Fields (The Furrows)" takes us on an artistic journey through rustic landscapes. The vibrant colors and textured brushstrokes evoke feelings of vitality and hard work put into cultivating fertile lands. In "Mezzogiorno sulle Alpi (Noon in the Alps), " we are transported to majestic mountain ranges bathed in golden sunlight. This painting encapsulates the breathtaking beauty found only in untouched wildernesses – a reminder of nature's grandeur waiting just beyond our doorstep. Botanical paintings such as "Dwarf Russian Almond, " "Hoary Cress, " and "Wild Cherry" showcase Mother Nature’s delicate creations up close. These intricate depictions celebrate biodiversity while highlighting the importance of preserving our natural heritage for future generations. Amidst this idyllic countryside setting lies fields adorned with fragrant lavender plants – their sweet aroma filling every breath we take. It serves as a gentle reminder to slow down, inhale deeply, and savor life's simple pleasures amidst nature’s bounty.