Wheat Collection (page 84)

Close-up of heads of ripe wheat in a field in England, United Kingdom, Europe

Aerial view of crop circles in a wheat field, Wiltshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Close-up of heads of wheat in a summer field at Enfield Chase, near London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Farmland, Darent Valley, North Downs, near Eynsford, Kent, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Field of wheat, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Road beside a corn field on fenland near Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Village scene, Lanshi, Guangxi Province, China, Asia

Irrigated winter wheat, oasis in Gobi Desert, Gansu Province, China, Asia

Abstract close-up of young wheat crop

Vast fields of ripening wheat in December near Northam, Western Australia, Australia, Pacific

Cornflowers growing amidst wheat field Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany
SAS-616 Cornflowers - growing amidst wheat field Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany Centaurea cyanus Steffen & Alexandra Sailer Please note that prints are personal display purposes only

Barlwy Field - with blue sky & clouds UK
HAR-100 Barley field - with blue sky & clouds UK Anthony Harrison Please note that prints are personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Wheat field ripe ears of wheat against blue sky Germany
SAS-254 Wheat field - ripe ears of wheat against blue sky Germany Triticum L. Steffen & Alexandra Sailer Please note that prints are personal display purposes only

Dry cracked muddy farmland with single shoot of wheat or barley
HAR-96 Dry cracked muddy farmland with single shoot of wheat or barley Anthony Harrison Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

A Gleaning Girl
A gleaner, sickle in hand, carries home a sheaf of wheat

Wheat Harvest, 1846
A farmer rides by the wheat field to see how the harvesting is coming along - twelve people are working at the various manual tasks

Meal-Man / 1647 / Broadside
A meal-man with sacks of wheat These tradesman are preachers in the City of London, 1647. A satirical broadside on non- conformist preaching in London

Costume / La Mode 1833
Dress: floral embroidery on the skirt, hem, belt & panels on the bouffante sleeves, swans down edged pelerine & false sleeves, turban, black blonde lace scarf

Advert / Cream of Wheat
Uncle Sam enjoys his Cream of Wheat - even the American Eagle would like a taste

LADIES & BOY 1865
Boy: Danish trousers & Zouave jacket. Women: bodice with square basques, fourreau skirt (each panel trimmed); hitched- up walking skirt & hooded mantle in spotted fabric

3 Evening Dresses 1843
Hair is worn off the face & covers the ears & is ornamented with white ostrich plumes & wheat, rosettes & tiny flowers. Ans shaped coil of hair is secured with a comb

Grey Dress 1850S
1882 depiction of 1840s fashions: dress en redingote in grey with white under sleeves (engageantes). A white bonnet adorned with golden ears of wheat is also worn

Female Type / Beige Dress
Close-up detail of a jacket bodice with fringed basques, narrow stand collar & funnel sleeves. Her hair is dressed in a chignon with a small straw hat worn tilted forward

Shredded Wheat Factory
The home of Shredded Wheat at Niagara Falls, New York, the cleanest, finest, most hygienic food factory in the world where 2+ million are made every day

Plants / Triticum
Triticum Lucidum Bright Wheat

Game; how Doth Peasant
All form a circle and mime country activities - sowing and threshing barley and wheat, that sort of thing

Shredded Wheat Ad / 1935
Advertisement for Shredded Wheat promoting it as the national breakfast (served with strawberries)

Month / September
On peut en ma saison trouver Froment et vin, avoyne et poys [In my season you ll find wheat and wine, oats and peas...]

19th Century Reaper
A Victorian farm labourer reaping a field of wheat

Tulls Wheat Drill
Jethro Tulls Wheat Drill

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"Wheat: The Golden Grain that Sustains Nations and Inspires Art" Wheat, a staple crop of immense significance, has been intertwined with human civilization for centuries. From the meticulously detailed Victorian botanical illustrations to the iconic painting "The Harvesters" by Pieter Bruegel the Elder in 1565, it has captured our imagination and inspired countless works of art. In the picturesque countryside of Wiltshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe, fields of golden wheat sway gently under the summer sun. Here, modern machinery like Ford tractors and Cls combines work tirelessly during harvest season to ensure a bountiful yield. The sight of these massive machines effortlessly gliding through endless stretches of a testament to human ingenuity and progress. As we delve deeper into history, we find ourselves transported to Norfolk in August where brown hares frolic amidst wheat stubble. This harmonious coexistence between wildlife and agriculture showcases nature's delicate balance within agricultural landscapes. Across vast lands like Canada - famously depicted in "the right land for the right man" poster - wheat thrives abundantly. Threshing becomes an essential process as farmers employ steam threshers (as seen in a cross-section illustration) to separate grain from chaff efficiently, and is through such advancements that farming practices have evolved over time. Beyond its utilitarian value lies the symbolic beauty associated with this versatile grain. Triticum Vulgare or bread wheat stands tall as one of humanity's most cherished plants; its decorative loaf shaped like sheaves adorned with mice exemplifies both creativity and reverence towards this life-sustaining crop. Indeed, whether it be nourishing nations or inspiring artistic expression, wheat continues to hold an esteemed place in our lives. As we marvel at its resilience throughout history – from ancient civilizations' reliance on it for sustenance to modern-day technological innovations – let us appreciate not only its practicality but also its ability to connect us to our agricultural roots.