Peasant Collection (page 3)

West view of Nottingham Castle, Nottinghamshire, 1776. Artist: William Watts
West view of Nottingham Castle, Nottinghamshire, 1776

The Tichborne Dole, 1671
BAL8121 The Tichborne Dole, 1671 by Tilborgh, Gillis van (1625-78); Tichborne House, Hampshire, UK; Flemish, out of copyright

Medieval Corbal
A medieval corbal of a peasant thrusting his staff into a dragons mouth, in the Chapter House of Wells Cathedral, Somerset, England. Date: 14th century

Scottish Cottage Inter
An old Scots peasant sits by the fire in the kitchen of his simple home

Rimsky, Snow Maiden 3
( Snegurochka ) Bobilicka, a peasant woman with whom the Snow Maiden goes to live

Alexander Tvardovsky
ALEXANDER TVARDOVSKY Russian poet, whose subjects were peasant life, collective farms, and the spiritual growth of the soldier during the Great Patriotic War

Winnowing Grain, France
WINNOWING GRAIN country girls of Beost

Half length of a woman with turban, 1802 (charcoal)
8914766 Half length of a woman with turban, 1802 (charcoal) by Bessenig, Nina (19th century); Osterreichische Nationalbibliothek, Vienna, Austria; (add.info.: Half length of a woman with turban)

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Untitled, Carl Emile Muecke, 19th century (oil on canvas)
8620094 Untitled, Carl Emile Muecke, 19th century (oil on canvas) by Mucke, Karl (1806-91); Fine arts museum, Sa'd Abad museum complex, Tehran, Iran; (add.info.: Untitled, Carl Emile Muecke)

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Half length of a young woman Virginie, 1802 (charcoal)
8914764 Half length of a young woman Virginie, 1802 (charcoal) by Bessenig, Nina (19th century); Osterreichische Nationalbibliothek, Vienna

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Farmers at Work, Northern Song Dynasty, 960-1279 (wall painting)
NIC110112 Farmers at Work, Northern Song Dynasty, 960-1279 (wall painting); Mogao Caves, Dunhuang, Gansu Province, NW China.

The Voices, 1880. Creator: Gustave Moreau
The Voices, 1880. The scene is related to the theme of Hesiod and the Muses.

The Village Fête, 1650. Creator: David Teniers II
The Village Fete, 1650. Under the watchful eye of the innkeepers standing at the doorway, a tranquil group of figures is seated around a table

Smokers in an Interior, 1637. Creator: David Teniers II
Smokers in an Interior, 1637. Three men in an interior seated around a barrel that acts as a temporary table. The seated figure on the left

Traveller at a Cottage Door, 1649. Creator: Isaac van Ostade
Traveller at a Cottage Door, 1649. A traveller or possibly an itinerant worker to judge from his clothes and the objects he carries (a satchel and sheepskin rucksack)

Young Peasant with a Flask, 1610. Creator: Tommaso Salini
Young Peasant with a Flask, 1610.

The Ford, 1672. Creator: Jan Siberechts
The Ford, 1672. Two robust countrywomen, one crossing the stream on foot and the other on a donkey, both following behind a mixed herd of cattle and sheep

Winter Landscape with a Peasant Family, 1750. Creator: Francesco Foschi
Winter Landscape with a Peasant Family, 1750.

The Potato Eaters, 1885. Creator: Vincent van Gogh
The Potato Eaters, 1885.

Seated Man, 1905. Creator: Paul Cezanne
Seated Man, 1905. One of a set of plein-air paintings produced by Cezanne in Aix-en-Provence towards the end of his life

Peasant family on the tramp, c.1652. Creator: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
Peasant family on the tramp, c.1652.

Dalecarlian peasant (Lavards Anders), 1919. Creator: Anders Leonard Zorn
Dalecarlian peasant (Lavards Anders), 1919.

The dentist, 1523. Creator: Lucas van Leyden
The dentist, 1523. A dentist, clad in a large, fanciful hat and an ornate robe, probing the teeth of a clearly agonised, impoverished peasant

Paysannes des Environs de Boulogne (Peasant women from near Boulogne), 1873. Creator: Alphonse Legros
Paysannes des Environs de Boulogne (Peasant women from near Boulogne), 1873. Depicts three young peasant women seated together, their heads bowed and hands folded in contemplative prayer

Valkulla, 1912. Creator: Anders Leonard Zorn
Valkulla, 1912. The title of this work, Valkulla, indicates that the subject here, a fully-clothed peasant girl, comes from this locality

Madonna, 1900. Creator: Anders Leonard Zorn
Madonna, 1900. A young Swedish woman holds her baby up close in a heartwarming scene. A glow seems to come from the baby. Only the mother can see their face.

Smoker leaning on the back of a chair, 1672. Creator: Adriaen van Ostade
Smoker leaning on the back of a chair, 1672.

The empty jug, 1653?. Creator: Adriaen van Ostade
The empty jug, 1653?. Two men react as their companion looks disgruntedly into an empty beer tankard. The standing man reaches into his jacket, perhaps in search of coins to pay for a refill

Bust of a peasant, c.1650-52. Creator: Adriaen van Ostade
Bust of a peasant, c.1650-52.

Bust of a laughing peasant, 1672. Creator: Adriaen van Ostade
Bust of a laughing peasant, 1672.

The smoker and the drinker, 1650?. Creator: Adriaen van Ostade
The smoker and the drinker, 1650?.

The family, 1647. Creator: Adriaen van Ostade
The family, 1647.

Mona, 1911. Creator: Anders Leonard Zorn
Mona, 1911. In Swedish, 'Mona' means mother, and the subject is Grudd Anna Anderscotter, who was an unmarried peasant when she give birth to Anders Zoen in 1860

No title. (Peasant holding jar.), 1635-1668. Creator: Quirin Boel
No title. (Peasant holding jar.), 1635-1668. An aged man wearing soft hat and a contented smirk holds ceramic jar, jug or carafe beside him.

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"Captivating the Essence of Peasantry Through Art: A Glimpse into History" Peasant life, an enduring subject in art throughout centuries, offers a captivating glimpse into the struggles and triumphs of ordinary people. Artists like Pieter Bruegel the Elder and Jean Francois Millet have masterfully depicted this theme, showcasing both the beauty and hardships that define peasant existence. In Bruegel's iconic masterpiece "Hunters in the Snow, " we are transported to a winter landscape where peasants engage in their daily activities amidst a harsh climate. The painting captures their resilience as they navigate through snow-covered fields, reminding us of their indomitable spirit. Millet's renowned work "The Angelus" portrays two peasants pausing for prayer amidst their laborious tasks. This poignant scene reflects not only religious devotion but also emphasizes the importance of faith within peasant communities. Abram Arkhipov's "Paying a Visit" transports us to rural Russia during World War I, depicting a humble peasant woman offering solace to wounded soldiers. This touching portrayal highlights the compassion and selflessness often found among those living off the land. History remembers brave individuals who fought against oppression, such as Sir William Wallace or Wat Tyler leading England's Peasants Revolt. Their courage serves as inspiration for generations to come, reminding us that even those considered lowly can rise up against injustice. Jean Francois Millet returns with his powerful piece "St. Bernadette of Lourdes, " immortalizing this young peasant girl who witnessed divine apparitions. Her story symbolizes hope and miracles emerging from unexpected places – proof that greatness can be found within seemingly ordinary lives. "The Peasants Wedding" by an unknown artist showcases joyous festivities celebrating love and unity within rural communities worldwide. It reminds us that despite societal divisions, love remains universal among all classes. El Lissitzky's striking poster "Beat the Whites with the red wedge" depicts peasants as agents of change during the Russian Revolution.