Hayrick Collection

Patcham Court Farm DIX02_01_060
Patcham Court Farm, Vale Avenue, Patcham, Brighton and Hove. The farmyard in the 1930s

Draycott, Cotswold village, Oldborough Farm, harvest
Draycott, Cotswold village, Oldborough Farm, Hodgkins family group, bringing in the harvest pre-1915. Date: circa early 1910s

A mob in Kent, England burning a hayrick on a farm during The Swing Riots of 1830
3062211 A mob in Kent, England burning a hayrick on a farm during The Swing Riots of 1830.; Private Collection; (add.info.: From The Century Edition of Cassell's History of England, published c)

Kampinoski National Park, Poland

Staddle stone rick MCF01_02_1294
Draycott, Rodney Stoke, Mendip, Somerset. A thatched cottage and a thatched haystack on staddle stones in Draycott

Tapestry inspired by the work of Hieronymus Bosch, c. 1560 (gold, silver, silk and wool)
CUL4907418 Tapestry inspired by the work of Hieronymus Bosch, c.1560 (gold, silver, silk and wool) by Bosch, Hieronymus (c.1450-1516) (after); 298x368 cm; (add.info)

Four children sitting in a farmers field near a hayrick circa 1910s

Haymaking in Matthews Field, Handsworth, 1859 (oil on canvas)
BIR190005 Haymaking in Matthews Field, Handsworth, 1859 (oil on canvas) by Ellis, William (19th century); 51x61.4 cm; Birmingham Museums and Art Gallery; English, out of copyright

Building the Rick, 1907 (oil on canvas)
BIR189879 Building the Rick, 1907 (oil on canvas) by Clausen, George (1852-1944); 105.4x128.9 cm; Birmingham Museums and Art Gallery; English, out of copyright

Haystacks, 1885
PWI82344 Haystacks, 1885 by Monet, Claude (1840-1926); Private Collection; ePeter Willi; French, out of copyright

Sussex Hayricks, 1917 (oil on canvas)
CH402043 Sussex Hayricks, 1917 (oil on canvas) by La Thangue, Henry Herbert (1859-1929); 51.1x71.1 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

In the Land of the Lapps (engraving)
1061585 In the Land of the Lapps (engraving) by Jones, George Kingston (fl.1890-1925); Private Collection; (add.info.: In the Land of the Lapps)

Building the Rick, 1907. Creator: George Clausen
Building the Rick, 1907

The Farmer, from Four and Twenty Toilers, pub. 1900 (colour lithograph). accompanies verse by E.V. Lucas (Edward Verrall Lucas) (1868 – 1938);

Peace in wartime, rural silhouettes, WW1
Peace in wartime, three silhouettes of the unchanging English countryside, vital for food supplies for a country at war. Depicting idealised views of Morning, Afternoon and Evening activities

Hayricks at Dusk, 1899
BAL75854 Hayricks at Dusk, 1899 by Levitan, Isaak Ilyich (1860-1900); 59.8x74.6 cm; Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow, Russia; Russian, out of copyright

Haystacks in Brittany, 1890 (oil on canvas)
XOS744855 Haystacks in Brittany, 1890 (oil on canvas) by Gauguin, Paul (1848-1903); 74.3x93.6 cm; National Gallery of Art, Washington DC, USA; French, out of copyright

The Gleaners, 1857 (oil on canvas)
XIR23925 The Gleaners, 1857 (oil on canvas) by Millet, Jean-Francois (1814-75); 83.5x110 cm; Musee d Orsay, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Man making a haystack. 1935

Thatching a rick at Cowdray, September 1939 George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N18618

Collecting harvested hay on cart, August 1932 George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N6081

Threshing in Chile; ; Illustration fom History
" Threshing in Chile; ; Illustration fom " History of Chile" by F.Lehnert (1854). Litography."

Italian Shepheard - close to Rome
Italian Shepherd with his flock on a farm near Rome. Note the distinctive form of the hayricks, each ending in a pointed dome with a pole in the top. Date: circa 1910s

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In the picturesque village of Draycott, nestled in the enchanting Cotswolds, lies a charming sight that captures the essence of rural life - the hayrick. Standing proudly at Oldborough Farm, it symbolizes the bountiful harvest and hard work of generations past. As I gaze upon Patcham Court Farm's timeless image captured in DIX02_01_060, I am transported to a bygone era where farmers toiled under the sun's golden rays. The staddle stone rick depicted in MCF01_02_1294 adds an air of rustic elegance to this scene. A tapestry inspired by Hieronymus Bosch's work from 1560 showcases intricate craftsmanship with threads of gold, silver, silk, and wool meticulously woven together, and is a testament to human creativity and dedication throughout history. Immersed in nature's beauty are four children sitting amidst a farmer's field near a hayrick. Their innocent laughter echoes through time as they enjoy their idyllic surroundings. Matthews Field comes alive on canvas with Handsworth Haymaking in 1859. The artist skillfully portrays laborers working tirelessly to create haystacks that will sustain their community during harsh winters. The artistry continues with Building the Rick portrayed on canvas in 1907. Each brushstroke reveals strength and unity as workers collaborate to construct these towering structures that safeguard precious crops. Haystacks painted in 1885 evoke nostalgia for simpler times when agriculture was at its core. These humble mounds stand tall against vast landscapes, serving as beacons of sustenance for both man and beast alike. Sussex Hayricks immortalized on canvas in 1917 capture the essence of English countryside charm. With every stroke, vibrant colors breathe life into scenes steeped in tradition and agricultural heritage. Journeying further north brings us In the Land of Lapps; an engraving transporting us beyond borders into Scandinavian realms.