Blackberrying Collection

Gilrs Blackberrying Victorian period

'Blackberrying in a Devonshire Lane, 1891. Creator: Frank Dadd
'Blackberrying in a Devonshire Lane, 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891

Girls blackberrying in a rural lane

Chums: Blackberrying (colour litho)
5999152 Chums: Blackberrying (colour litho) by Hassall, John (1868-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: Blackberrying. Illustration for Chums by John Hassall (Thomas Nelson)

Blackberrying, 1917 (oil on canvas)
3576722 Blackberrying, 1917 (oil on canvas) by Harvey, Harold (1874-1941); 71.4x71.8 cm; South Shields Museum & Art Gallery, South Shields, UK; (add.info.: entitled Blackberrying or The Quarry)

Dickie Browns Donkey-cart (colour litho)
5991753 Dickie Browns Donkey-cart (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dickie Browns Donkey-cart)

"Soon she had a basket full of berries"(colour litho)
6013954 " Soon she had a basket full of berries" (colour litho) by Neilson, Harry B (1861-1941); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Blackberry-Gatherers (engraving)
3626085 The Blackberry-Gatherers (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Blackberry-Gatherers. Illustration for Chatterbox (1868)

Blackberrying in a Devonshire Lane (engraving)
1036439 Blackberrying in a Devonshire Lane (engraving) by Dadd, Frank (1851-1929) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Blackberrying in a Devonshire Lane)

A young girl and a young boy picking blackberries (colour litho)
960225 A young girl and a young boy picking blackberries (colour litho) by Lance, Eveline (fl.1891-93); Private Collection; (add.info.: Blackberrying)

The Blackberry Gatherers, c1850, (c1900). Creator: Unknown
The Blackberry Gatherers, c1850, (c1900). Hilly landscape with children picking blackberries in the foreground, and smoke coming from a cottage chimney in the distance

Blackberrying, 1859, (1938). Artist: Fred Walker
Blackberrying, 1859, (1938). From A Catalogue of the Pictures and Drawings in the collection of Frederick John Nettleford, Volume IV, by C. Reginald Grundy and F. Gordon Roe. [Emrose and Sons Ltd

Picking berries by the roadside, 1927
A family group pause from their motoring trip to pick berries by the side of the road. Date: 1927

Blackberrying

Children blackberrying. Picking blackberries in the countryside. Unattributed illustration Date: circa 1906

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"Blackberrying: A Timeless Rural Tradition" Step back in time to the Victorian period, where girls could be found blackberrying in a peaceful rural lane. Their laughter and chatter filled the air as they embarked on their berry-picking adventure. In an era captured beautifully through art, we see vibrant color lithographs depicting chums indulging in this delightful activity. The scene comes alive with Dickie Brown's donkey-cart passing by, adding a touch of whimsy to the idyllic countryside setting. One can almost taste the sweetness of freshly picked berries as we witness a young girl filling her basket to the brim. Her joy is palpable in another colorful lithograph titled "Soon she had a basket full of berries. " The tradition transcends time, as evidenced by engravings showcasing blackberry-gatherers from different eras and locations. From Devonshire lanes to roadside spots, people have always been drawn to nature's bountiful harvest. A heartwarming image emerges from a color lithograph featuring a young girl and boy working together, united by their shared goal of picking plump blackberries. Their collaboration speaks volumes about friendship and cooperation. Even though some creators remain unknown throughout history, their artwork continues to tell stories that resonate with us today. Take "The Blackberry Gatherers, " created around 1850 but still captivating audiences well into the 20th century. Fred Walker's masterpiece "Blackberrying" transports us back to 1859 when it was painted but was later rediscovered and admired anew in 1938. Its timeless beauty reminds us that certain pleasures never fade away. As we journey through time via photographs capturing moments like picking berries by the roadside in 1927, one thing becomes clear – blackberrying is more than just an activity; it represents our connection with nature and each other. So grab your baskets and head out into the countryside or find a nearby lane.