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"Captivating the Essence of Peasantry Through Art: A Glimpse into History" Peasant life, an enduring subject in art throughout centuries

Background imagePeasant Collection: Travaux des Champs, March up and February down. Romanesque art

Travaux des Champs, March up and February down. Romanesque art. Fresco of the choir of the church Saint Aignan
JEB4919248 Travaux des Champs, March up and February down. Romanesque art. Fresco of the choir of the church Saint Aignan (11th and 12th century) in Brinay, Cher (18120), Centre

Background imagePeasant Collection: Portrait of Farm Girl 1902, Baviere, Germany

Portrait of Farm Girl 1902, Baviere, Germany
IMB4917401 Portrait of Farm Girl 1902, Baviere, Germany; (add.info.: Portrait of Farm Girl 1902, Baviere, Germany); Photo © BAO/Imagebroker

Background imagePeasant Collection: Child dresses as a farmer with a rake

Child dresses as a farmer with a rake
IMB4917547 Child dresses as a farmer with a rake.; (add.info.: Child dresses as a farmer with a rake.); Photo © BAO/Imagebroker

Background imagePeasant Collection: Farmer talking to his mare Maggie. Illustration of the poem by Robert Burns (1759-1796)

Farmer talking to his mare Maggie. Illustration of the poem by Robert Burns (1759-1796), Scottish poet
NWI4927402 Farmer talking to his mare Maggie. Illustration of the poem by Robert Burns (1759-1796), Scottish poet. Colour engraving of the 19th century; (add.info.: Farmer talking to his mare Maggie)

Background imagePeasant Collection: Prairie cart drawn by oxen in the pampa in Argentina, 19th century

Prairie cart drawn by oxen in the pampa in Argentina, 19th century. Colour engraving of the 19th century
NWI4875991 Prairie cart drawn by oxen in the pampa in Argentina, 19th century. Colour engraving of the 19th century; (add.info.: Prairie cart drawn by oxen in the pampa in Argentina, 19th century)

Background imagePeasant Collection: Watercolour by Emile Loubon (1809-1863) Musee du Vieux Marseille, Marseille

Watercolour by Emile Loubon (1809-1863) Musee du Vieux Marseille, Marseille
JEB4857791 Watercolour by Emile Loubon (1809-1863) Musee du Vieux Marseille, Marseille.; Musee du Vieux-Marseille, Marseille

Background imagePeasant Collection: Paysanne near an oak said the nap Gouache by Paul Guigou (1834-1871) 19th century Mandatory mention

Paysanne near an oak said the nap Gouache by Paul Guigou (1834-1871) 19th century Mandatory mention
JEB4901670 Paysanne near an oak said the nap Gouache by Paul Guigou (1834-1871) 19th century Mandatory mention: Collection foundation regards of Provence

Background imagePeasant Collection: Le Triboulet, 1887_9_4 - Illustration by Eugene Froment Chassezac (1844-1900)

Le Triboulet, 1887_9_4 - Illustration by Eugene Froment Chassezac (1844-1900): The Earth - Literature
ICA4929559 Le Triboulet, 1887_9_4 - Illustration by Eugene Froment Chassezac (1844-1900): The Earth - Literature, Naturalism - Zola Emile; (add.info.: Le Triboulet)

Background imagePeasant Collection: Sulphur ore mining: a man with a shovel digs the soil of a sulfur

Sulphur ore mining: a man with a shovel digs the soil of a sulfur. Detail of a page of the manuscript " Treat
VEN5028042 Sulphur ore mining: a man with a shovel digs the soil of a sulfur. Detail of a page of the manuscript " Treat on herbs" (Tractatus de herbis) by Pedanius Dioscorides (Dioscorides)

Background imagePeasant Collection: Wallpaper from the 19th century with an illustration depicting the life of peasants

Wallpaper from the 19th century with an illustration depicting the life of peasants
VEN5027344 Wallpaper from the 19th century with an illustration depicting the life of peasants. Rocca (castle) San Giorgio Piacentino.; (add.info)

Background imagePeasant Collection: George Washington (1732-1799) and his children supervised farm workers

George Washington (1732-1799) and his children supervised farm workers. Engraving of the 19th century
NWI4904638 George Washington (1732-1799) and his children supervised farm workers. Engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info.: George Washington (1732-1799) and his children supervised farm workers

Background imagePeasant Collection: The Little Miller, 19th century (Epinal print)

The Little Miller, 19th century (Epinal print)
THT4305728 The Little Miller, 19th century (Epinal print); (add.info.: Song "The Little Miller". Epinal print. End of the 19th century.); © Jacques Marthelot. All rights reserved 2023

Background imagePeasant Collection: Representation of laziness, 19th century (Epinal print)

Representation of laziness, 19th century (Epinal print)
THT4305316 Representation of laziness, 19th century (Epinal print); (add.info.: Representation of laziness. Epinal print. End of 19th century.); © Jacques Marthelot. All rights reserved 2023

Background imagePeasant Collection: Illustration by L. Nehlig for a lullaby in the book 'Children's songs

Illustration by L. Nehlig for a lullaby in the book "Children's songs
PCT4277146 Illustration by L. Nehlig for a lullaby in the book "Children's songs and rounds" at the end of the 19th century - a crying child is console by his mother in the yard of a

Background imagePeasant Collection: Hitch of oxen on the shore of the River Orb, at the entrance of Beziers (Herault, Languedoc)

Hitch of oxen on the shore of the River Orb, at the entrance of Beziers (Herault, Languedoc)
PCT4269833 Hitch of oxen on the shore of the River Orb, at the entrance of Beziers (Herault, Languedoc). Detail of a 19th century engraving.; (add.info.: Hitch of oxen on the shore of the River Orb)

Background imagePeasant Collection: Italy, Sicily: tourists meet on a dusty road a peasant bringing his crop back on the back of a

Italy, Sicily: tourists meet on a dusty road a peasant bringing his crop back on the back of a mule, 1900
LUX4779479 Italy, Sicily: tourists meet on a dusty road a peasant bringing his crop back on the back of a mule, 1900; (add.info.: Italy)

Background imagePeasant Collection: Egypt, Cairo: near Cairo, ploughing with two oxen held by a yoke using a primitive wood plough, 1900

Egypt, Cairo: near Cairo, ploughing with two oxen held by a yoke using a primitive wood plough, 1900
LUX4777725 Egypt, Cairo: near Cairo, ploughing with two oxen held by a yoke using a primitive wood plough, 1900; (add.info.: Egypt, Cairo: near Cairo)

Background imagePeasant Collection: France, Pays de la Loire, Maine-et-Loire (49), Saumur: in a winery, the director

France, Pays de la Loire, Maine-et-Loire (49), Saumur: in a winery, the director
LUX4773820 France, Pays de la Loire, Maine-et-Loire (49), Saumur: in a winery, the director, his family and some employees have fun with a hippomobile car, 1900; (add.info.: France, Pays de la Loire)

Background imagePeasant Collection: France, Auvergne, Puy-de-Dome (63), Le Puy en Velay: walking with cattle on a square surrounded by

France, Auvergne, Puy-de-Dome (63), Le Puy en Velay: walking with cattle on a square surrounded by many shops
LUX4773413 France, Auvergne, Puy-de-Dome (63), Le Puy en Velay: walking with cattle on a square surrounded by many shops, 1900 - shops

Background imagePeasant Collection: France, Pays de la Loire, Sarthe (72): a team of workers maintaining a steam machine in the barn

France, Pays de la Loire, Sarthe (72): a team of workers maintaining a steam machine in the barn of a farm, 1900
LUX4752558 France, Pays de la Loire, Sarthe (72): a team of workers maintaining a steam machine in the barn of a farm, 1900; (add.info.: France, Pays de la Loire)

Background imagePeasant Collection: France: a hay scene with hippomobile carts and agricultural workers

France: a hay scene with hippomobile carts and agricultural workers, 1860 - collodion negative albumin paper
LUX4752281 France: a hay scene with hippomobile carts and agricultural workers, 1860 - collodion negative albumin paper; (add.info.: France)

Background imagePeasant Collection: France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37): a threshing scene with a thresher driven by a steam machine

France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37): a threshing scene with a thresher driven by a steam machine, 1870
LUX4751019 France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37): a threshing scene with a thresher driven by a steam machine, 1870; (add.info.: France, Centre)

Background imagePeasant Collection: France, Pays de la Loire, Sarthe (72), Connie: Group of a peasant family, 1895

France, Pays de la Loire, Sarthe (72), Connie: Group of a peasant family, 1895
LUX4750475 France, Pays de la Loire, Sarthe (72), Connie: Group of a peasant family, 1895; (add.info.: France, Pays de la Loire, Sarthe (72), Connie: Group of a peasant family

Background imagePeasant Collection: France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Vernou: peasants pick up dead leaves in a poploraie, 1895

France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Vernou: peasants pick up dead leaves in a poploraie, 1895
LUX4751967 France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Vernou: peasants pick up dead leaves in a poploraie, 1895; (add.info.: France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37)

Background imagePeasant Collection: France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Vouvray: a peasant prepares sulphate to treat vineyards, 1895

France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Vouvray: a peasant prepares sulphate to treat vineyards, 1895
LUX4751951 France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Vouvray: a peasant prepares sulphate to treat vineyards, 1895; (add.info.: France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37)

Background imagePeasant Collection: Scene in an American farmhouse on a November night, mid 19th century

Scene in an American farmhouse on a November night, mid 19th century. Family members playing cards at a table
FLO4646497 Scene in an American farmhouse on a November night, mid 19th century. Family members playing cards at a table, men smoking pipes, etc

Background imagePeasant Collection: Bohemian peasant girl, 19th century. She wears a black hat with red roses at the ear

Bohemian peasant girl, 19th century. She wears a black hat with red roses at the ear, black cape lined with scarlet
FLO4655524 Bohemian peasant girl, 19th century. She wears a black hat with red roses at the ear, black cape lined with scarlet, black bodice and skirt, holds a handkerchief and rosary

Background imagePeasant Collection: Costume of an English country girl, 18th century. Straw hat, embroidered dress, petticoats

Costume of an English country girl, 18th century. Straw hat, embroidered dress, petticoats, cape and apron
FLO4655478 Costume of an English country girl, 18th century. Straw hat, embroidered dress, petticoats, cape and apron. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female Costumes

Background imagePeasant Collection: Young girl from Nuremberg wearing jugs and a betail driver, 16th century - Maiden from Nuremberg

Young girl from Nuremberg wearing jugs and a betail driver, 16th century - Maiden from Nuremberg carrying pails
NWI4956704 Young girl from Nuremberg wearing jugs and a betail driver, 16th century - Maiden from Nuremberg carrying pails

Background imagePeasant Collection: France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37): A rural family poses in front of their horse cart, 1900

France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37): A rural family poses in front of their horse cart, 1900
LUX4814097 France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37): A rural family poses in front of their horse cart, 1900; (add.info.: France, Centre)

Background imagePeasant Collection: Brittany: A pair of beef and beef in Brittany, 1870

Brittany: A pair of beef and beef in Brittany, 1870
LUX4817996 Brittany: A pair of beef and beef in Brittany, 1870; (add.info.: Brittany: A pair of beef and beef in Brittany, 1870); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

Background imagePeasant Collection: Greece, Thessaloniki: Thessaloniki region, a Greek village with its inhabitants in traditional

Greece, Thessaloniki: Thessaloniki region, a Greek village with its inhabitants in traditional local clothing, 1916
LUX4802300 Greece, Thessaloniki: Thessaloniki region, a Greek village with its inhabitants in traditional local clothing, 1916; (add.info.: Greece, Thessaloniki: Thessaloniki region)

Background imagePeasant Collection: France, Pays de la Loire, Sarthe (72), Thorigne sur Due (Thorigne-sur-Due)

France, Pays de la Loire, Sarthe (72), Thorigne sur Due (Thorigne-sur-Due)
LUX4805658 France, Pays de la Loire, Sarthe (72), Thorigne sur Due (Thorigne-sur-Due): Portrait of a Sarthoise family in a farmyard in front of a painted background, 1905; (add.info.: France)

Background imagePeasant Collection: France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Blere: The harvest and the harvest, 1880

France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Blere: The harvest and the harvest, 1880
LUX4805508 France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Blere: The harvest and the harvest, 1880; (add.info.: France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Blere: The harvest and the harvest

Background imagePeasant Collection: France: Men in blouse and cap dance with children around a wreath of wheat, 1875

France: Men in blouse and cap dance with children around a wreath of wheat, 1875
LUX4806073 France: Men in blouse and cap dance with children around a wreath of wheat, 1875; (add.info.: France: Men in blouse and cap dance with children around a wreath of wheat)

Background imagePeasant Collection: First World War: France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Pernay

First World War: France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Pernay: soldiers come to pick horses in Pernay, 1918
LUX4798892 First World War: France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Pernay: soldiers come to pick horses in Pernay, 1918; (add.info.: First World War: France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37)

Background imagePeasant Collection: Food and Beverage. Oil making. Olive oil press in the south of France. Engraving in

Food and Beverage. Oil making. Olive oil press in the south of France. Engraving in
3434932 Food and Beverage. Oil making. Olive oil press in the south of France. Engraving in: Grands hommes et grands faits de l'industrie, France, c.1880 (engraving); (add.info.: Coll. Part)

Background imagePeasant Collection: Food and Beverage. Sugar cane mill in India. Engraving in: Grands hommes et grands faits de

Food and Beverage. Sugar cane mill in India. Engraving in: Grands hommes et grands faits de l'industrie, France
3434732 Food and Beverage. Sugar cane mill in India. Engraving in: Grands hommes et grands faits de l'industrie, France, c.1880 (engraving); (add.info.: Moulin a cannes a sucre en usage en Inde)

Background imagePeasant Collection: Food and Beverage. Bowl for butter washing and salting. Engraving in

Food and Beverage. Bowl for butter washing and salting. Engraving in: Grands hommes et grands faits de l'industrie
3434830 Food and Beverage. Bowl for butter washing and salting. Engraving in: Grands hommes et grands faits de l'industrie, France, c.1880 (engraving); (add.info.: Coll. Part. Food and Beverage)

Background imagePeasant Collection: Montreuil-sur-Mer, Pas de Calais (62), Nord-Pas-de-Calais, France

Montreuil-sur-Mer, Pas de Calais (62), Nord-Pas-de-Calais, France, A peasant couple pose in studio, 1870
LUX4730545 Montreuil-sur-Mer, Pas de Calais (62), Nord-Pas-de-Calais, France, A peasant couple pose in studio, 1870; (add.info.: Montreuil-sur-Mer, Pas de Calais (62), Nord-Pas-de-Calais, France

Background imagePeasant Collection: France, Portrait of a peasant in medallion in Sunday dress, 1870

France, Portrait of a peasant in medallion in Sunday dress, 1870
LUX4730428 France, Portrait of a peasant in medallion in Sunday dress, 1870; (add.info.: France, Portrait of a peasant in medallion in Sunday dress, 1870); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

Background imagePeasant Collection: First World War: France, Postcard showing a reconstitution of a studio with a Demobilise soldier

First World War: France, Postcard showing a reconstitution of a studio with a Demobilise soldier to come to harvest for
LUX4734822 First World War: France, Postcard showing a reconstitution of a studio with a Demobilise soldier to come to harvest for his family entitled

Background imagePeasant Collection: Clermont-Ferrand, Puy-de-Dome (63), Auvergne, France, A peasant from the region comes posee for a

Clermont-Ferrand, Puy-de-Dome (63), Auvergne, France, A peasant from the region comes posee for a portrait in
LUX4729837 Clermont-Ferrand, Puy-de-Dome (63), Auvergne, France, A peasant from the region comes posee for a portrait in the studio, 1864; (add.info.: Clermont-Ferrand, Puy-de-Dome (63), Auvergne

Background imagePeasant Collection: Peasant et soldat Cochinchinois (Vietnam) - Men of Vietnam (Cochinchine): soldier with turban

Peasant et soldat Cochinchinois (Vietnam) - Men of Vietnam (Cochinchine): soldier with turban, shield and spear
FLO4723504 Peasant et soldat Cochinchinois (Vietnam) - Men of Vietnam (Cochinchine): soldier with turban, shield and spear, and farmer with straw hat

Background imagePeasant Collection: Chinese play a game of dice, one man with pigtail, another in straw hat, one smoking a pipe

Chinese play a game of dice, one man with pigtail, another in straw hat, one smoking a pipe
FLO4723374 Chinese play a game of dice, one man with pigtail, another in straw hat, one smoking a pipe, and a farmer in glasses holding an adze - Handcoloured woodcut by Pannemaker from "

Background imagePeasant Collection: Costumes and customs of Vietnam, 18th century. Vietmamese peasants making offerings to a statue of

Costumes and customs of Vietnam, 18th century. Vietmamese peasants making offerings to a statue of Buddha in a banyan
FLO4576448 Costumes and customs of Vietnam, 18th century. Vietmamese peasants making offerings to a statue of Buddha in a banyan tree 1, and group of Vietnamese including peasants and soldiers 2

Background imagePeasant Collection: Swiss peasant house in stone and wood and Swiss chalet interior with the inhabitants making

Swiss peasant house in stone and wood and Swiss chalet interior with the inhabitants making cheese, circa 1800
FLO4576213 Swiss peasant house in stone and wood and Swiss chalet interior with the inhabitants making cheese, circa 1800

Background imagePeasant Collection: France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Blere: a farm and its inhabitants, 1890

France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Blere: a farm and its inhabitants, 1890
LUX4796702 France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Blere: a farm and its inhabitants, 1890; (add.info.: France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Blere: a farm and its inhabitants




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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.