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Farmers Wife Collection

"The Farmer's Wife: A Glimpse into the Life of Rural Women" Step into the world of the farmer's wife, where resilience and strength intertwine with simplicity and beauty

Background imageFarmers Wife Collection: Soprano opera singer Eulalie-Maria Desbrosses as La Mere Germaine in La Journee aux Avantures by

Soprano opera singer Eulalie-Maria Desbrosses as La Mere Germaine in La Journee aux Avantures by Etienne Mehul
FLO4606872 Soprano opera singer Eulalie-Maria Desbrosses as La Mere Germaine in La Journee aux Avantures by Etienne Mehul, Theatre Royal de l'Opera Comique, 1816. Handcoloured lithograph by F

Background imageFarmers Wife Collection: La raccolta delle albicocche (Die Aprikosenernte). Creator: Savini, Alfredo (1868-1924)

La raccolta delle albicocche (Die Aprikosenernte). Creator: Savini, Alfredo (1868-1924)
La raccolta delle albicocche (Die Aprikosenernte). Found in the Collection of the Museo Ottocento Bologna

Background imageFarmers Wife Collection: Wife in farmer's interior (oil on canvas)

Wife in farmer's interior (oil on canvas)
3706918 Wife in farmer's interior (oil on canvas) by Ulving, Even (1863-1952); 66x90 cm; Private Collection; Photo © O. Vaering

Background imageFarmers Wife Collection: A farmer attacked by gypsies (colour litho)

A farmer attacked by gypsies (colour litho)
2795996 A farmer attacked by gypsies (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A farmer attacked by gypsies. Une fermiere attaquee par des Bohemiennes)

Background imageFarmers Wife Collection: Farmers kitchen (oil on canvas)

Farmers kitchen (oil on canvas)
3706880 Farmers kitchen (oil on canvas) by Backer, Harriet (1845-1933); 46.5x61.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Location: unknown museum. ); Photo © O. Vaering

Background imageFarmers Wife Collection: King Alfred and the Cakes

King Alfred and the Cakes
LLM338121 King Alfred and the Cakes by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Alfred and the Cakes)

Background imageFarmers Wife Collection: Old Cornish Farmstead (colour photo)

Old Cornish Farmstead (colour photo)
3093211 Old Cornish Farmstead (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Old Cornish Farmstead. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageFarmers Wife Collection: Illustration from What the Old Man Does is Always Right

Illustration from What the Old Man Does is Always Right
CHT418399 Illustration from What the Old Man Does is Always Right by Hans Christian Andersen (engraving) by Tegner, Hans (1853-1932); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageFarmers Wife Collection: A Farmers Wife (Chacarera) of the Valley of Arequipa (engraving)

A Farmers Wife (Chacarera) of the Valley of Arequipa (engraving)
968223 A Farmers Wife (Chacarera) of the Valley of Arequipa (engraving) by Riou, Edouard (1833-1900) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Farmers Wife (Chacarera) of the Valley of Arequipa

Background imageFarmers Wife Collection: Exhibition of Fine Arts at Paris, 1859 (engraving)

Exhibition of Fine Arts at Paris, 1859 (engraving)
1098087 Exhibition of Fine Arts at Paris, 1859 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Exhibition of Fine Arts at Paris, 1859)

Background imageFarmers Wife Collection: A Peasant Woman carrying Sack peasant woman clogs

A Peasant Woman carrying Sack peasant woman clogs
A Peasant Woman carrying a Sack, A peasant woman with clogs and a white cap dragging a bag over the shoulder Near Hattem, farmers - a - female farmer, farmers wife, carrying something in basket, bag

Background imageFarmers Wife Collection: Farmstead Boerenhofstede Chickens roam yard farmers wife

Farmstead Boerenhofstede Chickens roam yard farmers wife
Farmstead, Boerenhofstede. Chickens roam the yard, a farmers wife is standing by the well. Houses of a village stand in the background

Background imageFarmers Wife Collection: Peasant Meal Farmers meal Interior farmers wife

Peasant Meal Farmers meal Interior farmers wife
Peasant Meal, Farmers meal. Interior with a farmers wife with three children at a table. She is blowing the porridge in a spoon

Background imageFarmers Wife Collection: Landscape cows sheep horse soggy meadow farm

Landscape cows sheep horse soggy meadow farm
Landscape, Landscape with cows, sheep and a horse in a soggy meadow near a farm. On the right the farmers wife with milk buckets

Background imageFarmers Wife Collection: Mill farm Semoy river hilly landscape farmhouse

Mill farm Semoy river hilly landscape farmhouse
Mill and farm on the Semoy river, In a hilly landscape are a farmhouse and a water mill on the Semoy river. A few ducks swim in the river and on the right a man and a woman walk along the waterfront

Background imageFarmers Wife Collection: Sewing Peasant Woman Bust cloth tied head farmers

Sewing Peasant Woman Bust cloth tied head farmers
Sewing Peasant Woman, Bust of a Sewing Peasant Woman. A cloth is tied around the head, farmers - a - female farmer, farmers wife, sewing, Frans Lebret (mentioned on object), 1897, paper, etching

Background imageFarmers Wife Collection: Farmer farmers wife farmer tries court tobacco

Farmer farmers wife farmer tries court tobacco
Farmer and farmers wife, A farmer tries to court a farmers wife with tobacco and beer. He has put his hand on hers, farmers, beer, ale, tobacco, Cornelis Dusart (mentioned on object), Haarlem, 1685

Background imageFarmers Wife Collection: Landscape Christ driving out demon stupid man Ejicit Aš misero Dominus Cacodaeomona

Landscape Christ driving out demon stupid man Ejicit Aš misero Dominus Cacodaeomona
Landscape with Christ driving out a demon by a stupid man Ejicit e misero Dominus Cacodaeomona Mito Protinus Obsessus verba diserta sonat spiritibus Christ stygiis dominatur, et illos

Background imageFarmers Wife Collection: Manda Lametrie, The Farm Maid, 1887 (oil on canvas)

Manda Lametrie, The Farm Maid, 1887 (oil on canvas)
XIR238628 Manda Lametrie, The Farm Maid, 1887 (oil on canvas) by Roll, Alfred (1846-1919); 214.5x161 cm; Musee d Orsay, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Background imageFarmers Wife Collection: Peasant woman with folded hands, Elchanon Verveer, 1836-1900

Peasant woman with folded hands, Elchanon Verveer, 1836-1900

Background imageFarmers Wife Collection: Sitting farmer from Wallonia Belgium, print maker: Anthonie Willem Hendrik Nolthenius

Sitting farmer from Wallonia Belgium, print maker: Anthonie Willem Hendrik Nolthenius de Man, 1828

Background imageFarmers Wife Collection: Farmer, Jan Chalon, 1788

Farmer, Jan Chalon, 1788

Background imageFarmers Wife Collection: Farmer on a country road, Willem Roelofs I, 1832 - 1897

Farmer on a country road, Willem Roelofs I, 1832 - 1897

Background imageFarmers Wife Collection: Farmer and rancher in a farm, David van der Kellen (II), 1814 - 1879

Farmer and rancher in a farm, David van der Kellen (II), 1814 - 1879

Background imageFarmers Wife Collection: Farmer from Vlieland, Pieter van den Berge, 1669 - in or before 1689

Farmer from Vlieland, Pieter van den Berge, 1669 - in or before 1689

Background imageFarmers Wife Collection: Miss Peggy Macleod making butter Skimming off the cream from thee cream pans

Miss Peggy Macleod making butter Skimming off the cream from thee cream pans note that she uses skollop sheel in Daliburgh South Uist Outer Hebridges Scotland September 1961

Background imageFarmers Wife Collection: Miss Peggy Macleod making butter using the plunger in Daliburgh South Uist Outer

Miss Peggy Macleod making butter using the plunger in Daliburgh South Uist Outer Hebridges Scotland September 1961

Background imageFarmers Wife Collection: Miss Peggy Macleod washing out the bowl after making butter by hand in Daliburgh

Miss Peggy Macleod washing out the bowl after making butter by hand in Daliburgh South Uist Outer Hebridges Scotland September 1961



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"The Farmer's Wife: A Glimpse into the Life of Rural Women" Step into the world of the farmer's wife, where resilience and strength intertwine with simplicity and beauty. In "Wife in Farmer's Interior, " an oil on canvas masterpiece, we witness a captivating portrait that captures the essence of a hardworking woman who stands proudly beside her husband. Not all days are filled with tranquility, as depicted in "A Farmer Attacked by Gypsies. " This color lithograph reminds us that even amidst adversity, these women remain steadfast pillars of support for their families and farms. The heart of every home lies within its kitchen, as shown in "Farmer's Kitchen. " An oil on canvas painting that exudes warmth and love. Here, the farmer's wife skillfully prepares nourishing meals to sustain her loved ones through long days of labor. History comes alive through stories like "King Alfred and the Cakes, " where folklore celebrates the resourcefulness and quick thinking often attributed to farmers' wives. Their wisdom is passed down from generation to generation. From selling eggs in 1520 to navigating bustling markets illustrated in engravings such as "A Countrywoman on Her Way to Market, " these women play a vital role in sustaining their communities economically while upholding traditions rooted deep within rural life. Intriguing glimpses into different cultures emerge through works like "A Farmers Wife (Chacarera) of the Valley Arequipa. " This engraving transports us to Peru, showcasing how farming transcends borders while highlighting unique regional customs. Art exhibitions provide platforms for recognition; one such event was captured in an engraving titled "Exhibition of Fine Arts at Paris, 1859. " It serves as a testament that even though they may work behind-the-scenes, farmers' wives contribute significantly to society's cultural fabric. Through enchanting sketches like those found in Rambling Sketches - Dutch Folk, we witness the charm and simplicity of rural life.