Fine Art Print : Mccormicks Reaper
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Mccormicks Reaper
MCCORMICKs REAPER McCormicks patent American horsedrawn reaper being used in the field
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1850s Horse Drawn Patent Reaper Reaping
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Discover the timeless beauty of agriculture's past with our exquisite selection of Fine Art Prints from the Media Storehouse range. This captivating image showcases the iconic McCormick's Reaper, skillfully captured in Mary Evans Prints Online's Rights Managed archive. Witness the power and grace of this American innovation in action, as the horse-drawn machine harvests a bountiful field. Add this stunning print to your collection and bring the history of farming into your home or office. Experience the perfect blend of art and agriculture, and relive the charm of a bygone era.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 53.3cm x 33.5cm (21" x 13.2")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 50.8cm (27" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative image captures the essence of American farming in the 1850s, as a lone farmer guides the McCormick Reaper through a ripe wheat field. The McCormick Reaper, invented by Cyrus McCormick in 1831 and patented in 1834, revolutionized agriculture by making harvesting more efficient and less labor-intensive than traditional scythes and cradles. This horse-drawn machine, with its large, curved cutting blade and long, reciprocating arms, could reap and bind crops in a single pass, significantly reducing the time and effort required to bring in the harvest. The McCormick Reaper was a true innovation in its time, and its impact on agriculture was profound. Before its invention, harvesting was a labor-intensive and time-consuming process that required large numbers of workers. With the McCormick Reaper, farmers could harvest their crops more quickly and efficiently, freeing up labor for other tasks and increasing productivity. This photograph, taken in the 1850s, shows the McCormick Reaper in action in the field. The horse, harnessed to the machine, pulls it forward as the farmer stands at the reins, guiding the machine through the golden wheat. The scene is one of quiet industry, with the sun casting long shadows across the field and the harvested crops piled high in the background. The McCormick Reaper, with its sleek lines and elegant design, is a testament to the ingenuity and resourcefulness of American farmers in the 19th century. This historical image offers a fascinating glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time when agriculture was a labor of love and innovation was the key to progress.
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