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Fine Art Print : A farmer haymaking using a car. The car has an attachment to the front allowing
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A farmer haymaking using a car. The car has an attachment to the front allowing
A farmer haymaking using a car. The car has an attachment to the front allowing it to push the hay.
1939
TopFoto independent historic photographs and images all subjects and eras
Media ID 10986573
© John Topham / TopFoto.co.uk
Countryside Crop English Rural Life Farmers Farming Field Harvest Machine Rural Life Vehicle Haymaker
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into the past with our exquisite Fine Art Print from the Media Storehouse archives. This captivating image by John Topham, titled 'A farmer haymaking using a car. The car has an attachment to the front allowing it to push the hay. (1939)', showcases an innovative farming technique from the past. The black-and-white photograph transports you to a bygone era, where resourcefulness and ingenuity were the keys to getting the job done. Add this timeless piece to your collection and bring a touch of history into your home or office.
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.
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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
In this print captured by John Topham in 1939, we are transported back to the English countryside between the wars. The image showcases a resourceful farmer utilizing an innovative method for haymaking - a car with a unique attachment at its front. As we delve into this snapshot of twentieth-century rural life, we witness the harmonious blend of tradition and progress. With his trusty vehicle acting as an ally, the farmer effortlessly pushes piles of freshly cut hay across the field. This ingenious contraption revolutionizes the labor-intensive process, allowing for increased efficiency and productivity. The monochrome tones add depth to this timeless scene, emphasizing the simplicity and resilience of farming communities during that era. Against a backdrop of rolling hills and endless fields, it becomes evident how integral agriculture was to sustaining livelihoods in Europe's past. This photograph not only captures a moment frozen in time but also serves as a testament to human ingenuity and adaptability. It encapsulates an era when farmers relied on their resourcefulness to overcome challenges while nurturing their crops amidst changing times. Topham's lens immortalizes both the machine-driven progress that shaped farming practices during this period and pays homage to those who worked tirelessly under ever-evolving circumstances. As we gaze upon this remarkable piece of history, let us appreciate these unsung heroes who paved the way for modern agricultural techniques still used today.
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