Agricultural Machine Collection

Seal depicting man with oxen, -360 BC (red jasper)
7309964 Seal depicting man with oxen, -360 BC (red jasper); 1.8 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; (add.info.: Display: stone (red jasper)); © Ashmolean Museum

Reaping wheat by machine in the 1850s near Syracuse NY
NWI4695033 Reaping wheat by machine in the 1850s near Syracuse NY.; (add.info.: Reaping wheat by machine in the 1850s near Syracuse NY.); Photo © North Wind Pictures

Franco-Canadian farmers implant in the Saint Laurent valley, Quebec, 1800. Engraving of the 19th century
NWI4867189 Franco-Canadian farmers implant in the Saint Laurent valley, Quebec, 1800. Engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info.: Franco-Canadian farmers implant in the Saint Laurent valley, Quebec)

Peasant using a water buffalo to plow rice in China. Colour engraving of the 19th century
NWI4864097 Peasant using a water buffalo to plow rice in China. Colour engraving of the 19th century; (add.info.: Peasant using a water buffalo to plow rice in China)

Driving Sea Weed (painting)
7432278 Driving Sea Weed (painting) by Kielland, Kitty Lange (1843-1914); 29x48 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Kitty Kielland (1843-1914)); Photo © O. Vaering

The joint-stock company of Maltsev's plants, 1900 (poster)
FIA5371448 The joint-stock company of Maltsev's plants, 1900 (poster) by Russian School (20th century) ; State Historical Museum, Moscow

Rochester, Kent, 1795 (w/c on paper)
495777 Rochester, Kent, 1795 (w/c on paper) by Turner, Joseph Mallord William (1775-1851); Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

A Distant View, Rouen, c. 1834 (w/c on paper)
495759 A Distant View, Rouen, c.1834 (w/c on paper) by Turner, Joseph Mallord William (1775-1851); Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

Book of the Dead of Neb-Hepet, detail of the fields, 1075 BC (papyrus)
885863 Book of the Dead of Neb-Hepet, detail of the fields, 1075 BC (papyrus) by Egyptian 21st Dynasty (c.1069-945 BC); Egyptian Museum, Turin

A cornfield, (oil on canvas)
7130117 A cornfield, (oil on canvas) by Wint, Peter de (1784-1849); Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: A cornfield, Peter de Wint, oil on canvas, Victoria & Albert museum, London)

The ploughman with oxen, 3rd-4th century (mosaic)
7129583 The ploughman with oxen, 3rd-4th century (mosaic) by Roman, (3rd-4th century); Palazzo Corsini, Gallerie Nazionali Barberini Corsini, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: The ploughman with oxen)

Duke William's envoys come to Count Guy de Ponthieu, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)
XIR183108 Duke William's envoys come to Count Guy de Ponthieu, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by English School, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

Envoys from Duke William are Sent to Count Guy of Ponthieu, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)
XIR162169 Envoys from Duke William are Sent to Count Guy of Ponthieu, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by English School, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

Beet Harvest, 1890 (painting)
7333028 Beet Harvest, 1890 (painting) by Claus, Emile (1849-1924); Museum van Deinze en de Leiestreek, Deinze, Belgium; (add.info.: Emile Claus (1849-1924)

Garrett and Sons Improved Cleven Row Suffolk Lever Corn and Seed Drill (engraving)
KW200161 Garrett and Sons Improved Cleven Row Suffolk Lever Corn and Seed Drill (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

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"From Ancient Fields to Modern Innovations: The Evolution of Agricultural Machines" Step into the world of agriculture through a captivating journey showcasing various artistic representations and historical artifacts. "Driving Sea Weed, " a mesmerizing painting, takes us back in time to witness the earliest forms of agricultural machinery. As we delve deeper, we encounter the poster for "The joint-stock company of Maltsev's plants" from 1900, highlighting advancements in farming technology. Traveling further back, we explore "Rochester, Kent" depicted on watercolor paper in 1795. This picturesque scene portrays farmers utilizing early agricultural machines amidst lush fields. Moving forward to c. 1834, "A Distant View, Rouen, " presents a serene landscape where innovative farming techniques are employed. Venturing even further into history, the intricate details found within the ancient papyrus known as the "Book of the Dead of Neb-Hepet" reveal how our ancestors cultivated their fields over 1000 years ago. Witnessing this evolution brings us to an oil-on-canvas masterpiece titled "A cornfield. " Here, nature intertwines with man-made contraptions as farmers embrace mechanization. Unveiling mosaic artistry from the 3rd-4th century is "The ploughman with oxen. " This stunning piece showcases how humans harnessed animal power alongside rudimentary machinery for efficient cultivation practices centuries ago. Continuing our exploration through time leads us to another renowned artwork -the Bayeux Tapestry's depiction of Duke William's envoys visiting Count Guy de Ponthieu. Fast-forwarding towards modernity brings us face-to-face with vibrant paintings like "Beet Harvest" from 1890 that capture farm laborers using advanced tools during harvest season. Finally, an engraving featuring Garrett and Sons' Improved Cleven Row Suffolk Lever Corn and Seed Drill exemplifies cutting-edge technology revolutionizing seed planting methods. Through this captivating journey, we witness the relentless pursuit of innovation in agriculture.