Street scene with oxen, Germany
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Street scene with oxen, Germany
Street scene with oxen near Cochem, Germany. Date: 20th century
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Media ID 14135919
© Mary Evans Picture Library/John Maclellan
Agriculture Chain Chained Chains Cobblestones Oxen Ruin Ruined Rustic Slope Sloping Cochem
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the scene of a bustling German street in the picturesque town of Cochem during the 20th century. The narrow cobblestone road, sloping steeply upwards, is filled with activity as men and boys navigate their way through the village with the help of their sturdy oxen. The oxen, chained in pairs to their carts, provide the muscle power for transporting goods up the steep incline, a common sight in rural areas where modern machinery was yet to take hold. The ruins of a castle tower loom in the background, adding to the sense of history and tradition that permeates the scene. The worn-down, rustic buildings, with their faded facades and peeling paint, bear testament to the passage of time and the enduring nature of rural life. The oxen, with their powerful, muscular forms and patient expressions, seem almost anachronistic in the modern world, yet they remain an integral part of the local agricultural scene. The photograph captures the essence of a bygone era, where the rhythms of rural life were dictated by the seasons and the strength of the oxen. The scene is one of hard work, community, and resilience, and it invites us to reflect on the rich history and traditions that continue to shape the town of Cochem and the wider region of Germany.
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