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Harvest Home - drawn by Godwin, 1858. Creator: Unknown
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Harvest Home - drawn by Godwin, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Harvest Home - drawn by Godwin, 1858. English farm workers celebrating the gathering in of the crops. From "Illustrated London News", 1858
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Harvest Home - Drawn by Godwin, 1858: A Scene of Rural Revelry and Camaraderie This evocative image, titled "Harvest Home - Drawn by Godwin, 1858," captures the spirit of an annual agricultural celebration in England during the 19th century. The scene is filled with the joy and camaraderie of the farm workers as they gather to mark the successful completion of the harvest season. The engraving, published in the Illustrated London News, portrays a lively and boisterous gathering, with men and women, dressed in their work clothes, dancing and carousing around a large barrel of beer. The central focus of the image is a group of farm laborers, with their arms around each other, raising a toast to the harvest's bounty. A barmaid, dressed in traditional Victorian attire, pours drinks from a large jug, while a fiddler plays a lively tune, encouraging the dancers to move to the music. The scene is filled with a sense of joviality and relief, as the workers let their hair down and enjoy the fruits of their labor. Despite the merriment, there are also hints of the hardships and challenges of rural life. Some of the men are shown falling over, drunken with drink, while others appear to be harassing their female counterparts. The image serves as a poignant reminder of the long hours and hard work that went into farming during this era, and the importance of community and celebration in the face of adversity. Overall, "Harvest Home - Drawn by Godwin, 1858" is a beautiful and evocative snapshot of rural life in 19th century England, capturing the essence of the harvest festival and the camaraderie of the agricultural community.
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