Farmer Collection (page 2)

Domestic Sheep, Dalesbred, flock, with shepherd leading on snow covered moorland, near Pen-y-ghent, Yorkshire Dales N.P. North Yorkshire, England, January

Farmers wellington boots and waterproof trousers outside pens at livestock market, Welshpool Livestock Market, Powys, Wales, august

VAN GOGH: SOWER, 1888. Oil on canvas by Vincent Van Gogh

Farmer leads his cows down a country road
A farmer leads his cows down a country road

Harvesting with Tractor
Havesting barley on a farm in Suffolk, England, using a Fordson tractor

Harvesting grass for sileage in Cornwall, UK. Climate change has resulted in a longer growing season for grasses
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Small farm in the Metu region, Ethiopia, Africa

Crop-Spraying Potatoes
A farmer uses horse-drawn machinery to spray main-crop potatoes with Bordeaux Mixture as a preventative against late blight, on an Essex farm near Rickling

Sheepdog Trials. Bringing in the sheep, starting the dog, driving the sheep and finally trying to get them into the pen

Old Shep lighting his pipe, January 1925
Photograph by George Garland Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N879

Social / Knights Hill 18C
A gentleman farmer on his horse at Knights Hill, Surrey, seat of Lord Thurlow. The farm labourer carries a harvest barrel

GRANGER MOVEMENT. The Grange Awakening the Sleepers. American cartoon, 1873, inspired by the Vanderbilt system of secret rebates, showing a farmer trying to rouse the country to the railroad menace

Concorde lands at RAF Fairford after successful test flight of new engines, breaking sound barrier, 14th August 1970

Thailand farmers rice planting and grow rice in the rainy season. Chanwit Whanset

Farmer sowing seeds
Woodcut rendering of a German farmer sowing seeds on his land. Date: circa 1930

Jean-Francois Millet (1814-1875). The Gleaners (1856). Orsay
Jean-Francois Millet (1814-1875). French painter, one of the founders of the Barbizon School. The Gleaners (1856). Orsay Museum. Paris. France

Welsh Sheep Farming
A farmer and his sheepdog wait for stragglers on a country lane in Brecon, Wales. Date: 1930s

Mideastern shepherd
Shepherd carrying a lamb in the Middle East. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Bakewell, Derbyshire Cattle Market - 4
Bakewell, Derbyshire Cattle Market. An auctioneer holds his gavel to knock down each sale. He stands above the sheep pens during an auction Date: 1994

Beckenham Place and grounds, Beckenham, Kent, c1790. View with cattle and figures. Beckenham Place Park is now in the London borough of Lewisham

Friesian Cows
circa 1930: A Dutch farmer milking one of his Friesian dairy cows by hand. (Photo by Herbert Felton/Herbert Felton/Getty Images)

McCORMICK HARVESTER. Demonstration of the horse-drawn harvester and binder invented by Cyrus Hall McCormick. Undated photograph

PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN, 1880. Farmer Garfield Cutting a Swath to the White House. James Garfield as the 1880 Republican Party candidate for President on a lithograph poster by Currier & Ives, 1880

THE VILLAGE BLACKSMITH. Line engraving, American, 1862, after a painting by Richard Elmore

RIVERA: RAIN. Mural by Diego Rivera at the Ministry of Public Education, Mexico City

Sheepfold in Sullington, March 1934
Photograph by George Garland Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N8875

Plowing rice paddies with water buffalo
Using water buffalo to plow rice paddies in China. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Dutch canal and tow-path, 1800s
Dog-cart with fresh vegetables and people towing a barge along a Dutch canal, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Farmers making apple cider, 1800s
Farmers pressing apples to make cider, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

HOUS2A-00129
Pair of horses pulling a plow - calendar illustration for the month of March. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Peasant paying rent in the late Middle Ages
Tenant paying rent, from a book of surveying printed in England, 1523. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction of an earlier illustration

Putting in seed on a bonanza farm, 1800s
Seeding grain on a bonanza farm, North Dakota, early 1890s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Ancient Egyptian agriculture
Farmers plowing, sowing, and harvesting grain in ancient Egypt. Engraving with a watercolor wash

The Farming Year by Pauline Baynes
The Farming Year, painted in the style of a medieval stained glass window by Pauline Baynes, showing the agricultural activities of a farmer of the Middle Ages month by month

Potato Clamp
Men storing potatoes, covering clamps of them with straw on a farm in Surrey, England

Cliff Yeomans of Ashbourne, West Hallam ploughing match. 15th September 1986

A farmer takes a break with his 2 horses after ploughing his field. circa 1934

The Parable of the Sower and the Weeds, from Das Plenarium, 1517

Bakewell, Derbyshire Cattle Market - 3
Bakewell, Derbyshire Cattle Market. Farmers lean over a sheep pen during an auction. one-man sprays a colour onto a sheep to show ownership Date: 1994

Bakewell, Derbyshire Cattle Market - 1
Bakewell, Derbyshire Cattle Market. A farmer beside a pen of sheep - viewed from above Date: 1994

Old farmer with dog in orchard
Farmer, Tom Herring with his old sheepdog in the orchard of his farm Walterstone, Herefordshire Date: circa 1975

The Sower, October 1888, (1947). Creator: Vincent van Gogh
The Sower, October 1888, (1947). Man broadcasting seed in a field against a sun low on the horizon. Painting in the Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam

Across Mounts Bay, c1880. Artist: Elizabeth Adela Forbes
Across Mounts Bay, c1880. Painting held in the Victoria and Albert Museum, London. From The Studio Volume 47. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1909]

Chinese Farmer with Palmleaf Raincoat carrying hoe and smoking a cheroot. Date: circa 1905

Sheep drover in Australia Date: 1910

Farmers in grass coats, Japan
Three farmers in grass coats, Japan. Date: circa 1890s

Farm Workers and Tractor
A group of farm workers gathered round a tractor, some are waving at the camera, one gives a thumbs up. Date: late 1960s

MONTANA: DROUGHT, 1936. Man fleeing drought and grasshoppers in South Carolina, with his Model T Ford on Highway 10, Missoula, Montana. Photograph by Arthur Rothstein, 1936

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"The Farmer: A Timeless Portrait of Resilience and Connection" In the iconic painting "The Angelus, 1857-1859" by Jean Francois Millet, we catch a glimpse into the world of a farmer. With bowed heads and clasped hands, they pause amidst their toil to pay homage to their faith. This powerful image reminds us of the deep-rooted spirituality that often accompanies the laborious life of those who work the land. Centuries earlier, Benjamin Lay embodied the spirit of an unconventional farmer. In William Williams' creation from c. 1750-1758, Lay stands tall as an abolitionist and advocate for justice while tending his crops. His unwavering commitment to equality serves as a reminder that farming is not solely about cultivating fields but also nurturing societal progress. From horses pulling ploughs in unison to Shire horse teams competing in Ploughing Matches, these majestic creatures have long been indispensable companions on farms worldwide. Their strength and grace symbolize both tradition and innovation within agriculture. Captured in countless photographs throughout history, working Shire Horses alongside farmers exemplify teamwork at its finest. Whether it's a pair diligently pulling a plough or joining together for family meals like "One of the Family, " these loyal animals forge bonds with those who rely on them daily. Hannah Hauxwell's story epitomizes resilience in English farming. Her determination against all odds showcases how farmers weather storms – both literal and metaphorical – with unwavering tenacity. As technology advanced over time, horse-drawn harvesters revolutionized farming practices while honoring tradition simultaneously. These machines harnessed horsepower efficiently while preserving the connection between man and beast. Amidst ever-changing landscapes, one constant remains: The farmer's dedication never wavers despite challenges faced along their journey. They embody hard work, adaptability, and stewardship of our earth's resources.