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Portrait of agricultural workers, adults and children, from the region of Chaumont (Haute Marne) during the haying. Photograph, circa 1886, by Paul Emile Theodore Ducos (1849-1913)
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Portrait of agricultural workers, adults and children, from the region of Chaumont (Haute Marne) during the haying. Photograph, circa 1886, by Paul Emile Theodore Ducos (1849-1913)
LSE4429796 Portrait of agricultural workers, adults and children, from the region of Chaumont (Haute Marne) during the haying. Photograph, circa 1886, by Paul Emile Theodore Ducos (1849-1913). by Ducos, Paul Emile Theodore (1849-1913); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of agricultural workers, adults and children, from the region of Chaumont (Haute Marne) during the haying. Photograph, circa 1886, by Paul Emile Theodore Ducos (1849-1913).); © Leonard de Selva. All rights reserved 2022
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This photograph, taken by Paul Emile Theodore Ducos in 1886, transports us back to the region of Chaumont (Haute Marne) during the haying season. The image beautifully captures a group of hardworking agricultural workers, both adults and children, as they toil under the summer sun. In this portrait, we see the essence of French rural life in the late 19th century. The men and women are dressed in traditional peasant attire, their weathered faces reflecting years of laborious work on the land. They stand proudly alongside their young ones who have joined them in this important seasonal task. The photographer's lens skillfully captures not only their physical presence but also hints at their resilience and determination. Each face tells a story - stories of struggle and perseverance that were an integral part of daily life for these individuals. The tools of their trade are scattered around them - hayforks leaning against haystacks, ready for another load to be lifted. These simple yet essential implements symbolize generations' worth of knowledge passed down from one farming family to another. Through this photograph, Ducos invites us into a world where childhood merges with adulthood amidst fields ripe with golden hay. It is a testament to the strength and unity found within communities bound together by agriculture. As we gaze upon this poignant snapshot frozen in time over a century ago, we cannot help but appreciate the legacy left behind by these unsung heroes who worked tirelessly to feed nations while instilling values of hard work and dedication in future generations.
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