Fine Art Print : Harvesting France C1920
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Harvesting France C1920
The Harvest: men, women & children set to at harvest time - sharpening scythes, cutting the crop, gathering into stooks & loading the cart - a child picks field poppies
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Media ID 591214
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Agriculture C1920 Crop Cutting Gathering Harvest Harvesting Implements Loading Picks Poppies Scythes Sharpening Stooks Thirst Quenching
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the timeless charm of rural life with our exquisite selection of Fine Art Prints from the Media Storehouse range, featuring Mary Evans Picture Library's Harvesting France C1920. This evocative image captures the essence of a hardworking community coming together during the harvest season. Men and women, young and old, are engaged in the task at hand, sharpening scythes, cutting the crop, and gathering it into stooks. A child, amidst the golden fields, pauses to pick field poppies, adding a touch of whimsy to this scene of industry. Bring the beauty and history of this moment into your home or office with our high-quality Fine Art Prints, perfect for adding character and depth to any space.
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 37.1cm (20" x 14.6")
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
This evocative photograph captures the essence of harvest time in France during the early 20th century, circa 1920. The scene unfolds in a lush, golden field, where men, women, and children are deeply engrossed in the labor-intensive process of harvesting the ripe crop. The air is thick with the scent of ripe grain and wildflowers, as the farmers go about their tasks with a sense of purpose and determination. In the foreground, a group of men are sharpening their scythes, preparing for the next round of cutting. Their faces are etched with the lines of hard work, their eyes focused on the task at hand. Nearby, another man is bent over, cutting the crop with a deft flick of the wrist. The sun casts long shadows across the field, adding to the sense of timelessness and tradition. Women and children are also involved in the harvest, gathering the cut grain into stooks and loading it onto a cart. A young girl pauses in her work, her eyes fixed on a field of poppies that grow among the crops. She reaches down to pluck a few of the vibrant flowers, their red petals a stark contrast to the golden wheat. Despite the hard work and long hours, there is a sense of camaraderie and community among the harvesters. They take breaks to quench their thirst, passing around a jug of water or a bottle of wine. The passage of time is marked not by the ticking of a clock, but by the changing of the seasons and the progress of the harvest. This photograph offers a glimpse into a bygone era, when agriculture was a way of life and the rhythms of nature dictated the pace of daily life. It is a poignant reminder of the beauty and simplicity of rural life, and the resilience and determination of those who worked the land.
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