Peasants Collection (#2)

September - the Chateau de Saumur, 15th century, (1939). Creators: Paul Limbourg, Jean Colombe
September - the Chateau de Saumur, 15th century, (1939). Septembre - the Chateau de Saumur. Grape harvest in the vineyards: people gather grapes in baskets, donkeys carry them in panniers

March - the Chateau de Lusignan, 15th century, (1939). Creators: Paul Limbourg, Jean Colombe
March - the Chateau de Lusignan, 15th century, (1939). Mars - Le Chateau De Lusignan. Agricultural activities: ploughing with oxen, pruning grape vines, a shepherd with sheep

June - the palace and the Sainte-Chapelle, 15th century, (1939). Creators: Hermann Limbourg
June - the palace and the Sainte-Chapelle, 15th century, (1939). Juin - Le Palais Et La Sainte-Chapelle. Barefoot peasants hay-making in the fields: men wield scythes as they cut the grass

The Colza (Harvesting Rapeseed), 1860 (oil on canvas)
CGW443187 The Colza (Harvesting Rapeseed), 1860 (oil on canvas) by Breton, Jules (1827-1906); 93.9x137.1 cm; Corcoran Collection, National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C. USA; William A

Mezzogiorno sulle Alpi (Noon in the Alps), 1891. Found in the Collection of Segantini Museum, St. Moritz

Reaping and binding sheaves (From the Luttrell Psalter), ca 1330. Artist: Anonymous
Reaping and binding sheaves (From the Luttrell Psalter), ca 1330. Found in the collection of British Library

Calling in the Gleaners, 1859. Artist: Breton, Jules (1827-1906)
Calling in the Gleaners, 1859. Found in the collection of the Musee d Orsay, Paris

Silenus gathering Grapes, c. 1598. Artist: Carracci, Annibale (1560-1609)
Silenus gathering Grapes, c. 1598. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Eve-of-the-Wedding Party, 1889. Artist: Alexei Ivanovich Korzukhin
Eve-of-the-Wedding Party, 1889. Found in the collection of the State Russian Museum, St Petersburg

Roman peasant woman carrying water, Italy Date: 1918

Ruins of the Naurattan, Sasaram, Bihar Signed and dated, lower right: T Daniell
Ruins of the Naurattan, Sasaram, Bihar Signed and dated, lower right: " T Daniell | 1811", Thomas Daniell, 1749-1840, British

Woman from Lublin, Poland
Village peasant woman from Lublin, Poland Date: circa 1910s

A couple of Peasants from Baden, Germany. A book of national types and costumes from the early 19th century

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

St. Martins Day Kermis, 1565-1569. Artist: Bruegel (Brueghel), Pieter, the Elder (ca 1525-1569)
St. Martins Day Kermis, 1565-1569. Found in the collection of the Museo del Prado, Madrid

The Blessing of the Wheat in the Artois, 1857 (oil on canvas)
XIR173095 The Blessing of the Wheat in the Artois, 1857 (oil on canvas) by Breton, Jules (1827-1906); 126x320 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Arras

Thessaloniki - Macedonian Peasants and British Soldier Date: circa 1916

Easter Celebrations in Rural Russia
Easter Celebrations in Russia - The traditional cakes pictures are only baked once a year for the celebration. Date: 1902

Serbian Shepherds
RAINMAKING, SERBIA In times of drought, young Dodoles go from village to village in costumes garnished with foliage, dancing while the peasants water the ground

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)

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)

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

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.

Horse, peasant, man and two dogs, 1651. Creator: Dirck Stoop
Horse, peasant, man and two dogs, 1651. From a series of twelve showing horses, depicting a rural scene which is probably hunt related.

The old hostess, c. 1660. Creator: Cornelis Bega
The old hostess, c. 1660. Depicting Dutch tavern life in the mid to late 17th century: a nondescript, austere and after-dark setting, with three foreground, ageing male drinkers

Times of Day/ Aurora, 1660. Creator: Jan de Visscher
Times of Day/ Aurora, 1660. From the 'Times of Day', after Nicolaes Berchem. The first in the series, it depicts dawn and features an entertaining cast of characters

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"Capturing the Essence of Peasants: A Glimpse into their Lives through Art" In the world of art, they have long been a subject of fascination for many renowned artists. From Jean Francois Millet's iconic painting "The Angelus" to Abram Arkhipov's poignant piece "Paying a Visit, " these masterpieces offer us a window into the daily lives and struggles of those who toiled on the land. Millet's "The Angelus, 1857-1859" transports us to a moment frozen in time, as two humble peasants pause their work upon hearing the distant church bell tolling for prayer. The solemnity and devotion depicted in this scene evoke a sense of reverence towards their faith amidst their arduous labor. Similarly, Sir Ernest Albert Waterlow's "Galway Gossips" captures an intimate moment among villagers engaged in animated conversation. Their weathered faces tell tales of hardship and resilience while reminding us that even amidst struggle, human connection remains vital. Vera Mukhina's sculpture "Worker and Kolkhoz Woman" symbolizes unity and collective spirit within Soviet society. This powerful image showcases the strength and determination found within peasant communities during times of immense change. Moving beyond Europe, Thomas Gainsborough's landscape paintings transport us to idyllic rural settings where peasants worked harmoniously with nature. These serene scenes remind us of the simplicity and beauty found in everyday life. Franz von Stuck’s “Circle Dance” takes us back to vibrant celebrations where peasants come together in joyous revelry around linden trees or village squares. Their lively movements reflect both cultural traditions passed down through generations and moments of respite from hard work. Jan Brueghel the Elder’s Flemish masterpiece portrays peasants engaging in various activities – farming, fishing, or simply enjoying each other’s company. Through his intricate details, he highlights not only their physical labor but also their humanity and interconnectedness.