Countrywoman Collection

Demon and Witches
A countrywoman is amazed to see two witches - one male, one female - flying past escorted by the Devil who, it seems, also needs a broomstick

Burnham Beeches, Bucks
A woodland area near Slough, Berkshire, famed for its magnificent beech and other trees : a countrywoman and her dog are collecting firewood

Witchcraft - Flying
A countrywoman is amazed to see two witches - one male, one female - flying past escorted by the Devil who, it seems, also needs a broomstick Date: circa 1600

Breton Sorciere
BRETON SORCIERE Naia, the Sorciere du Vieux Chateau of Rochefort-en- Terre, Bretagne, gives a consultation to a somewhat self-conscious countrywoman

A Woman of No Importance
A rather dark humoured illustration by Phil May, entitled A Woman of No Importance, a skit on the title of the play by Oscar Wilde of 1893

An engraving depicting a young countrywoman on her train journey to her first job 'in service' in a town
5311207 An engraving depicting a young countrywoman on her train journey to her first job 'in service' in a town, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1882); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The Royal Silver Wedding at Brussels, Character Sketches (engraving)
1059834 The Royal Silver Wedding at Brussels, Character Sketches (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Royal Silver Wedding at Brussels)

Villager with a dog, 1890s
Villager with a faithful dog, 1890s Date: 1890s

Gathering wild flowers, 1890s
Woman gathering wild flowers in a country meadow, 1890s Date: 1890s

Countrywoman carrying a pot over a bridge, 1890s
A young countrywoman carries a pot of water on her head over a rustic and rudimentary bridge, 1890s Date: 1890s

Villagers outside stone cottages, 1890s
Three rustic villagers in rather posed positions, on a patch of grass ouside stone cottages, 1890s Date: 1890s

Woman crossing a brook, 1890s
Woman with a basket on her back crossing a brook, 1890s Date: 1890s

Woman on wash day in the country, 1890s
Countrywoman on washing day, outside, 1890s Date: 1890s

Women by a brook, 1890s
Three young rural women by a brook, 1890s. One has a garden fork slung over her shoulder. Date: 1890s

Countrywoman going to the spring
Picturesque scene of a rustic woman going to a stream to collect water, 1890s. She has an armful of flowers. Date: 1890s

Marie Tempest - famous British light soprano
Detail of the painting The Hay by Jules Bastien-Lepage (1848-1884) Date: 1910

Countrywoman of Sindh (engraving)
967414 Countrywoman of Sindh (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Countrywoman of Sindh)

Sketches at San Remo (engraving)
1595261 Sketches at San Remo (engraving) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches at San Remo. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 28 April 1888)

Old woman from Aulus (Ariege) (oil on canvas) (detail)
PCT164301 Old woman from Aulus (Ariege) (oil on canvas) (detail) by Petiet, Marie, Mrs Dujardin-Beaumetz (1854-93); 112.5x86.5 cm; Musee Petiet, Limoux, France; French, out of copyright

Beaumont and Fletchers Comedy, "The Coxcomb, "performed by the Elizabethan Stage Society in the Inner Temple
1615245 Beaumont and Fletchers Comedy, " The Coxcomb, " performed by the Elizabethan Stage Society in the Inner Temple Hall (litho) by Cleaver

Young girl with geese (oil on canvas)
PCT164303 Young girl with geese (oil on canvas) by Petiet, Marie, Mrs Dujardin-Beaumetz (1854-93); 108x82 cm; Musee Petiet, Limoux, France; French, out of copyright

Young girls at church (oil on canvas)
PCT164302 Young girls at church (oil on canvas) by Petiet, Marie, Mrs Dujardin-Beaumetz (1854-93); 132x98 cm; Musee Petiet, Limoux, France; French, out of copyright

Different Social Positions of Women, late 19th century (colour engraving)
CHT164291 Different Social Positions of Women, late 19th century (colour engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

A countrywoman of Dieppe, going to mass in her best clothes Date: circa 1850

ST GOTHARD TUNNEL CONST
Early stages of the construct- -ion of the Saint Gothard tunnel : a countrywoman is not too pleased at the prospect of international express trains rushing past her door... Date: 1874

SOCIAL / USA KENTUCKY
A Kentucky countrywoman in the doorway of her home: she is a mother of three at the age of 17 Date: 1907

Social scenes: Norway storyteller, c. 1851
In a peasant home, an old countrywoman holds her hearers entranced with her folktales and stories of times gone by. Date: circa 1851

STREET TRADES / POTS
An itinerant pedlar seeks to persuade a French countrywoman to purchase one of his pots Date: circa 1840

Jovial Italian Woman - Portrait - smiling Date: circa 1900s

Countrywoman gathering firewood in rural England. Date: 1890s

A young Russian Country woman at the village well
At the Well - A young Russian Country woman goes to the village well to collect water - beautiful postcard design by Bilibin. Date: 1901

Golden Wedding couple in Rogate - March 1939
Fifty years together, country man and his wife posing for the camera, and still smiling! George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No. Garland N17884

Mowing. Engraving, 19th century. Colored
History agriculture. Mowing. Engraving, 19th century

Norway. Fisherman and peasant in the Valley of Eide. Colored engraving in The Iberian Illustration, 1885

Spain. Northern peasants. Colored engraving
Spain. Northern peasants. Engraving in The Spanish and American Illustration, 19th century. Colored

Wiltshire Sunbonnet
A practical sunbonnet worn by a Wiltshire countrywoman has a flap which extends over the neck & shoulders to protect them from the harsh sun. Date: 1907

Mary Benton (120)
MARY BENTON Countrywoman of Kiverston, Durham, England : at age 119 she fed her chickens, enjoyed good hearing and sight, and never consulted a doctor. Date: 1731 - 1851

Friederike Hauffe
FRIEDERIKE HAUFFE The Seeress of Prevorst German countrywoman, patient of Justinus Kerner, who displayed remarkable psychic phenomena Date: 1801 - 1829

COUNTRYWOMAN OF SINDH. One of the four provinces of Pakistan and historically is home to the Sindhi people. It is also locally known as the " Mehran"

Russian Countrywoman with pitchfork and red headscarf
Russian Countrywoman with wooden pitchfork and red headscarf. Date: 1903

Russian Peasant Couple - Fantastic Headdress
Russian Peasant Couple of Southern Russia (Caucasus - possibly Georgia?) - The lady is wearing a fantastic Headdress, typical of this region. Date: circa 1902

Sullen Russian girl seated in the undergrowth
Sullen Russian country girl (in need of a good joke) seated in the undergrowth. Date: circa 1902

Russian Countrywomen in traditional costume
Russian Countrywomen in a variety of traditional costumes Date: 1902

Russian Countrywoman in traditional costume Date: 1902

Russian Countrywoman wearing floral headdress
Russian Countrywoman wearing a floral headdress Date: circa 1905

English countrywoman carrying basket of chickens and wearing apron over plain clothes (right). On left is a lady of the Court with fur-trimmed coat over embroidered dress

COUNTRYWOMAN OF SINDH. One of the four provinces of Pakistan and historically is home to the Sindhi people. It is also locally known as the " Mehran"

Female Type Well Rounded
A well-rounded countrywoman in a bright orange flowery dress. Date: 1913

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In the mystical realm of country life, where demons and witches roam freely, a Breton Sorciere emerges from the shadows. With her knowledge of witchcraft and ability to fly through the night sky, she is both feared and revered by those who cross her path. Deep within Burnham Beeches in Bucks, this enigmatic woman known as the "Countrywoman" gathers firewood with an air of mystery surrounding her every move. She is a woman of no importance in society's eyes but possesses powers that transcend ordinary understanding. As depicted in The Royal Silver Wedding at Brussels' Character Sketches engraving, she stands among villagers outside their stone cottages in the 1890s. Her presence adds an aura of intrigue to this quaint countryside scene. With a loyal dog by her side, she traverses brooks and bridges effortlessly while carrying a pot on her back – a symbol of resilience amidst adversity. In another snapshot from the 1890s, we see her gathering wildflowers with grace and reverence for nature's beauty. The Countrywoman embodies strength intertwined with mysticism; she represents ancient traditions passed down through generations. As dusk falls over the village, whispers spread about encounters with this extraordinary being who defies societal norms. While some may fear her supernatural abilities or label her as an outcast, others recognize that there is more to this countrywoman than meets the eye. She holds secrets untold and wisdom beyond measure. So next time you wander through Burnham Beeches or any other idyllic countryside setting, keep your senses alert for glimpses of this enchanting figure – for it is said that encountering the they are change one's perspective forever.