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Photographic Print : Ploughing a076208
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Ploughing a076208
A field in Hertfordshire, being ploughed by a man on a tractor. Photographed by John Gay. Date range: 1950-1959
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Media ID 1338892
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Arable Farming Field Rural Tractor
10"x10" Photo Print
Experience the charm of rural England with our Media Storehouse Photographic Print of "Ploughing a076208" by John Gay. This captivating image, captured between 1950 and 1959, showcases a serene field in Hertfordshire being worked by a man on a tractor. Add this authentic piece of history to your home or office décor and bring the beauty and tradition of the British countryside into your everyday life. Order your Media Storehouse Photographic Print of "Ploughing a076208" today and cherish the memories of simpler times.
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Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 25.4cm (10" x 10")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This evocative photograph, titled "Ploughing" by John Gay, captures the essence of rural life in Hertfordshire during the mid-twentieth century. The image depicts a lone figure in workman's clothes, intently focused on the task at hand as he expertly maneuvers a powerful tractor through a vast, golden arable field. The tractor, with its distinctive red and grey paintwork, churns up the earth, turning it over to prepare it for the planting of new crops. The field stretches out before him, a seemingly endless expanse of ripe grain, punctuated only by the occasional hedgerow or solitary tree. The sun casts long shadows across the landscape, adding depth and texture to the scene. The quiet, pastoral setting is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the farmer, who, with the aid of modern technology, continues the age-old tradition of cultivating the land. This photograph is a poignant reminder of a bygone era, when the rhythms of nature and the passage of the seasons shaped the daily lives of those who worked the land.
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