Farm Worker Collection (#68)

Meeting of agricultural Labourers at Wootton Bassett, Wiltshire, c19th century, (1900). Illustration from the book, The life and times of Queen Victoria, by Robert Wilson, (1900.)

Le Semeur, c1850, (1913). Artist: Jean Francois Millet
Le Semeur, c1850, (1913). A print from The Connoissevr, London, 1913

Hop Picking, (1912). Artist: William Hamilton
Hop Picking, (1912). A print from The Connoisseur, (London, 1912)

The sugar industry, Richmond River, New South Wales, Australia, 1886. Artist: JR Ashton
The sugar industry, Richmond River, New South Wales, Australia, 1886. Wood engraving from Picturesque Atlas of Australasia, Vol I, by Andrew Garran

Crushing the Cane, 1886. Artist: W Mollier
Crushing the Cane, 1886. Australian aboriginal people working on a sugar plantation. Wood engraving from Picturesque Atlas of Australasia, Vol II, by Andrew Garran

Hop Picking near Bairnsdale, Australia, 1886. Wood engraving from Picturesque Atlas of Australasia, Vol II, by Andrew Garran, illustrated under the supervision of Frederic B Schell

Peasant Costume, (1885). Artist: Jean-Antoine Watteau
Peasant Costume, (1885). Illustration from 18th Century Institutions, Usages And Costumes, France 1700-1789, by Paul Lacroix, (Paris, 1885)

Marie Carteri, 1737, (1885). Cured on 4 September at the tomb of M[?] de Paris, all pain ceased. The next morning, on removing her bandage or blindfold

The Farm, (1885). Artist: Jean-Francois Janinet
The Farm, (1885). Illustration from 18th Century Institutions, Usages And Costumes, France 1700-1789, by Paul Lacroix, (Paris, 1885)

Scenes of medieval life, 13th century, (1870). A wood engraving after a miniature in a psalter, representing warlike, scientific, commercial, and agricultural works

Going to Work, c1850-1851, (1912). Artist: Jean Francois Millet
Going to Work, c1850-1851, (1912). A colour print from Famous Paintings, with an introduction by Gilbert Chesterton, Cassell and Company, (London, New York, Toronto, 1912)

Mowing Bracken, c1903, (1912). Artist: Henry Herbert la Thangue
Mowing Bracken, c1903, (1912). A colour print from Famous Paintings, with an introduction by Gilbert Chesterton, Cassell and Company, (London, New York, Toronto, 1912)

Haymaking, early 17th century, (1910). Agricultural attire worn by peasants. Illustration from British Costume during 19 Centuries by Mrs Charles H Ashdown, (London, 1910)

Bulgarian peasants, c1890. Agricultural workers with their scythes. A man on the right is playing a set of bagpipes made from the skin of a goat

A French agriculturist, c1890. An engraving from Robert Browns The Countries of the World, published by Cassell, (London & Paris, c1890)

Saxon farm workers, (1910). From illuminated manuscripts dating from the 11th century. Agricultural workers or rustics, wearing a simple tunic or robe

The Seasons, c1050, (1843). Artist: Henry Shaw
The Seasons, c1050, (1843). Copy of a manuscript showing agricultural occupations from July to December. July, mowing and making hay; August, reaping; September, hunting; October, hawking; November

Russian Peasant, 1809. Artist: W Dickes
Russian Peasant, 1809. The everyday dress of the men is a blouse and canvas trousers with an all over coarse, brown, long skirted coat or kaftan

Chinese workers, Cuba, 19th century. Artist: Pelcoq
Chinese workers, Cuba, 19th century. Chinese coolies were used as cheap labour. Here they are cutting sugar cane

A meal after the gathering of coffee, Brazil, 19th century. Artist: A de Neuville
A meal after the gathering of coffee, Brazil, 19th century. The white plantation overseer presides at a meal for the black workers after the coffee harvest

Harvesting the coffee, Brazil, 19th century. Artist: A de Neuville
Harvesting the coffee, Brazil, 19th century

Rodeo, South America, 1877. The Annual Rodeo, or Separation from the General Flock of the Llamas, Belonging to Different Proprietors

Preparation of a Rice Plantation in Japan, c1890. Artist: Charles Gillot
Preparation of a Rice Plantation in Japan, c1890. Illustration from the the booklet Japon, Moeurs et Usages, (Paris, c1890)

A Landskip and Cattle, 1774. Artist: James Roberts
A Landskip and Cattle, 1774. Cows, sheep and goats in a landskip or landscape

Reapers, 19th or early 20th century. Artist: Leon-Augustin Lhermitte
Reapers, 19th or early 20th century. Found in the collection of the State A Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

November (from the series The Seasons ), late 16th or early 17th century. Artist: Leandro Bassano
November (from the series The Seasons ), late 16th or early 17th century. Found in the collection of the State Art Museum, Tula, Russia

September (from the series The Seasons ), late 16th or early 17th century. Artist: Leandro Bassano
September (from the series The Seasons ), late 16th or early 17th century. Found in the collection of the State Art Museum, Tula, Russia

October (from the series The Seasons ), late 16th or early 17th century. Artist: Leandro Bassano
October (from the series The Seasons ), late 16th or early 17th century. Found in the collection of the State Art Museum, Tula, Russia

August (from the series The Seasons ), late 16th or early 17th century. Artist: Leandro Bassano
August (from the series The Seasons ), late 16th or early 17th century. Found in the collection of the State Art Museum, Tula, Russia

July (from the series The Seasons ), late 16th or early 17th century. Artist: Leandro Bassano
July (from the series The Seasons ), late 16th or early 17th century. Found in the collection of the State Art Museum, Tula, Russia

June (from the series The Seasons ), late 16th or early 17th century. Artist: Leandro Bassano
June (from the series The Seasons ), late 16th or early 17th century. Found in the collection of the State Art Museum, Tula, Russia

May (from the series The Seasons ), late 16th or early 17th century. Artist: Leandro Bassano
May (from the series The Seasons ), late 16th or early 17th century. Found in the collection of the State Art Museum, Tula, Russia

April (from the series The Seasons ), late 16th or early 17th century. Artist: Leandro Bassano
April (from the series The Seasons ), late 16th or early 17th century. Found in the collection of the State Art Museum, Tula, Russia

The Arrival of the Harvesters in the Pontine Marshes, 1833. Artist: Louis Leopold Robert
The Arrival of the Harvesters in the Pontine Marshes, 1833. Found in the collection of the State A Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

Sheep shearing, Russia, c1875-c1877. Artist: Ivan Boldyrev
Sheep shearing, Russia, c1875-c1877. Found in the collection of the Institute for the History of Material Culture, St Petersburg

From the series Hundred Poems by One Hundred Poets: Sarumaru Dayu, c1830. Artist: Hokusai
From the series Hundred Poems by One Hundred Poets: Sarumaru Dayu, c1830. Hokusai, Katsushika (1760-1849). Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

The Harvest, 19th century. Artist: Adolphe Monticelli
The Harvest, 19th century. Monticelli, Adolphe-Thomas-Joseph (1824-1886). Found in the collection of the State M. Ciurlionis Art Museum, Kaunas

The Red Vineyards at Arles, 1888. Artist: Vincent van Gogh
The Red Vineyards at Arles, 1888. Found in the collection of the State A Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

Ploughing up Turnips, near Slough, (`Windsor ), c1809. Artist: JMW Turner
Ploughing up Turnips, near Slough, (`Windsor ), c1809. From the Tate collection, London

Japanese tea production, 1874. Preparations before sowing the tea seed; manuring the plant; planting out in the third year; picking the leaves; sifting the leaf; separating the leaves after firing;

The Mayor of Rennes, France, 1891. Artist: F Meaulle
The Mayor of Rennes, France, 1891. An incident during the French revolution, 1789. A print from the Le Petit Journal, 7th February 1891

Inspecting the Fields, 1350 BC. Fragment of wall painting from the tomb of Nebamun, British Museum

Fragment of Ancient Egyptian painted plaster depicting the account of the harvest, c1400 BC
Fragment of Ancient Egyptian painted plaster depicting an account of the harvest, c1400 BC. From the collection of the British Museum, London

The Harvesters, 1565. Artist: Pieter Bruegel the Elder
The Harvesters, 1565. From a private collection

Landscape with the Fall of Icarus, c1555. Artist: Pieter Bruegel the Elder
Landscape with the Fall of Icarus, c1555. From the collection of the Musees Royaux des Beaux-Arts de Belgique, Brussels, Belgium

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

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"Capturing the Essence of Farm Life: A Glimpse into the World of Hardworking Farm Workers" Step back in time with Pieter Bruegel the Elder's masterpiece, "The Harvesters, " where farm workers toil under the scorching sun, reaping nature's bounty. Transport yourself to c1887 with Sir Ernest Albert Waterlow's "Galway Gossips, " as farmers gather together, sharing stories and laughter after a long day of labor. Discover Hubert von Herkomer's "Our Village" from c1890, offering a window into rural life where farm workers tend to their animals and cultivate their land. Marvel at an antique illustration depicting a serene landscape dotted with contented animals and diligent farmers working hand in hand. Immerse yourself in the simplicity and charm of "The Milkmaid, " a 1902 pencil and watercolor artwork that showcases the dedication of those who provide us with nourishment every day. Witness Colonel Udnys Bay Colt Truffle being held by a groom in Sorcerer's captivating oil on canvas painting from 1815, reminding us of the skilled horsemen who assist on farms. Journey back to medieval times through an enchanting illustration capturing peasants arriving at a castle courtyard market, showcasing how farming sustains communities throughout history. Experience Witley's Fowl House Farm bustling with children, shepherds tending their flocks nearby. This pencil sketch transports us to idyllic countryside scenes filled with youthful energy and pastoral beauty. Delight in William Blake’s exquisite hand-colored relief-etching titled "The Lamb" from 1789. It evokes innocence personified by gentle lambs grazing peacefully under watchful eyes – perhaps those of farm workers caring for them? Join Henry Herbert la Thangue’s picturesque scene titled "Gathering Plums" from 1901. Witness farm workers diligently collecting ripe fruits amidst lush orchards, a testament to their hard work and dedication.