Fine Art Print : Pea Pickers
Fine Art Prints from Mary Evans Picture Library
Pea Pickers
A scene in the Essex fields, showing green peas being picked, sacked and weighed, ready for market, England
Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries
Media ID 4331446
© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10173913
Essex Fields Frumpy Grumpy Peas Picked Pickers Ready Sacked Vegetables Weighed
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Introducing the breathtaking addition to your home decor from Media Storehouse's Fine Art Prints collection. This exquisite piece, "Pea Pickers" by Mary Evans Prints Online, transports you to the heart of England's countryside. Witness the vibrant scene of pea pickers in the lush Essex fields, capturing the essence of rural life as they carefully select, sack, and weigh their harvest for market. With its rich colors and intricate details, this print is not just a beautiful work of art, but a window into history. Bring the charm of the English countryside into your home with Media Storehouse's Fine Art Prints.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 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 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 55.9cm (26" x 22")
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
Step back in time with this evocative image of pea picking in the lush Essex fields of England during the 1950s. The scene captures the daily routine of rural life, as women in frumpy, practical costumes bend over to pick ripe green peas, their baskets brimming with the fresh produce. The peas are then carefully sacked and weighed, ready for transportation to market. The expression on the face of one of the women suggests the long hours and hard work involved in this labor-intensive process. This photograph offers a glimpse into the rich history of farming in Britain, a country known for its vibrant agricultural traditions. Peas have been a staple crop in Essex for centuries, and the region's fertile soil and mild climate make it ideal for growing this delicious vegetable. The image also serves as a reminder of the importance of community and cooperation in rural life. The women work together, each contributing to the harvest, creating a sense of solidarity and shared purpose. The sacks of peas, once weighed and ready for market, would be transported to buyers, providing a livelihood for the farmers and their families. This photograph is a testament to the resilience and determination of the people who worked the land, and the simple pleasures of rural life. It is a scene that has largely disappeared with the advent of modern farming methods and mechanization, making it all the more valuable as a historical record of a bygone era.
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