Ploughs Collection

Farmer and team of working horses plough a field
A team of two heavy horses plough a field, watched by a large crow and a pet springer spaniel. Watercolour painting by Malcom Greensmith Date: circa 1980

19th Century Ploughs
Kentish turn-wrest plough Old Norfolk plough Rotheram plough Paring plough Lord Somervilles double plough

Ploughing a field
A farmer operating a hand plough, pulled by a team of two white horses. Watercolour painting by Raymond Sheppard

Four-horse Ploughing team at work - South Downs, East Sussex
Sons of the soil - A four-horse Ploughing team at work in on the South Downs - East Sussex. Date: circa 1920s

Black-headed Gull (Larus ridibundus) flock, winter plumage, following tractor ploughing stubble field, North Norfolk, England, february

Man ploughing with gas mask, September 1939
Man photographed as he ploughs his field in Surrey. The Sphere notes his gas mask which he hangs from the handle of his plough. Date: 1939

The Sowers, c. 1939. Creator: Archie Thompson
The Sowers, c. 1939

The International Exhibition: Ransome and Sims agricultural machinery, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: Ransome and Sims agricultural machinery - from a photograph by the London Stereoscopic Company, 1862

Returning Home from Ploughing (engraving)
1052795 Returning Home from Ploughing (engraving) by Veyrassat, Jules (1828-93); Private Collection; (add.info.: Returning Home from Ploughing)

Johan catching a fine pike (colour litho)
1630685 Johan catching a fine pike (colour litho) by Larsson, Carl (1853-1919); Private Collection; (add.info.: Our Farm published by Metheun Childrens Books Limited circa 1960); Swedish

Coach makers adjustable compass ploughs, mid 19th century (wood
701095 Coach makers adjustable compass ploughs, mid 19th century (wood, gunmetal & sprung steel) (see also 701094) by Falconer, Thomas (19th Century) (attr)

Coach makers adjustable compass ploughs, mid 19th century (wood
701094 Coach makers adjustable compass ploughs, mid 19th century (wood, gunmetal & sprung steel) (see also 701095) by Falconer, Thomas (19th Century) (attr)

The agricultural look out (engraving)
728695 The agricultural look out (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The agricultural look out - the farmer his own labourer)

The plane instead of oxen (colour litho)
2777880 The plane instead of oxen (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The plane instead of the oxen)

Oxen ploughing on the South Downs near Seaford
circa 1910s

The Royal South Bucks ploughing match and agricultural show at Cippenham, 1913. 1. Canadas travelling motor show van exhibiting; 2. General view of the ploughing on Gregorys Farm; 3

On fabriquait des socs de charrue, des armes, etc (engraving)
3625767 On fabriquait des socs de charrue, des armes, etc (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: On fabriquait des socs de charrue, des armes, etc)

Moeurs De La Basse Carinthie (engraving)
2783126 Moeurs De La Basse Carinthie (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Moeurs De La Basse Carinthie)

Join the United States School Garden Army - Enlist now, 1918 (colour litho)
1199860 Join the United States School Garden Army - Enlist now, 1918 (colour litho) by Penfield, Edward (1866-1925); Private Collection; (add.info)

Allied trench plough in action, WW1
An Allied trench plough in action during the First World War - they were used to cut trenches and build parapets at the same time. 1914-1918

A Prairie Fire in the North-West of America, ploughing to arrest the Flames (engraving)
1592540 A Prairie Fire in the North-West of America, ploughing to arrest the Flames (engraving) by Frenzeny, Paul (1840-1902); Private Collection; (add.info)

Prize Agricultural Implements at the Smithfield Club Cattle Show (engraving)
1096262 Prize Agricultural Implements at the Smithfield Club Cattle Show (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Ulysses feigning madness (gravure)
964391 Ulysses feigning madness (gravure) by Hardy, Heywood (1842-1933) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ulysses feigning madness)

Ice-cutting on the Hudson River 1875
General view of gathering of ice at the Hudson River, hundred miles above the city of New York. Work was commenced during the winter months, when the thickness of nine inches was reached

Ploughing by H Wheelwright (colour litho)
960886 Ploughing by H Wheelwright (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ploughing, painted by H Wheelwright, published in The Boys Own Paper)

Battle of Lexington, engraved by Cornelius Tiebout (1768-1835) (engraving)
2646247 Battle of Lexington, engraved by Cornelius Tiebout (1768-1835) (engraving) by Tisdale, Elkanah (1768-1835) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: First battle of the American Revolution)

Labourer, a boy ploughing, mowing and seeding (chromolitho)
964147 Labourer, a boy ploughing, mowing and seeding (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Labourer, a boy ploughing, mowing and seeding (Laboureur)

The Plough, 1870-72 (oil on canvas)
5888988 The Plough, 1870-72 (oil on canvas) by Mason, George Heming (1818-72); 36.8x81.9 cm; Private Collection; Photo eThe Ms Gallery, London; English, out of copyright

Wheat Farming in California (engraving)
1044323 Wheat Farming in California (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wheat Farming in California)

Mr John Fowler s, Junior, Draining Plough (engraving)
1096716 Mr John Fowler s, Junior, Draining Plough (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr John Fowler s, Junior, Draining Plough)

Steam plough, early 19th century (colour litho)
3245299 Steam plough, early 19th century (colour litho) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Pictures; out of copyright

Snow plough on the Grand Trunk Railway (engraving)
728785 Snow plough on the Grand Trunk Railway (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Snow plough on the Grand Trunk Railway, Canada)

Field work (chromolitho)
964243 Field work (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Field work (Le Travail des Champs), 15th-century France. Drawn by Giere, lithography by Levie

Labourers and carpenters (chromolitho)
964101 Labourers and carpenters (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Labourers and carpenters (Laboureurs et Charpentiers), an 11th century depiction

While the battles of World War One continue to rage in the background, a woman ploughs her field, passing two wooden crosses

Fissores Plow from Tortona, Plow from Parma, 1861. Creator: Pietro Semplicini
Fissores Plow from Tortona, Plow from Parma, 1861

Java, Indonesia - Ploughing with a team of oxen. Date: circa 1930s

Australia - Farming in New South Wales Date: circa 1910

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

Ploughing the fields in 1900, horses and farmer with harvesting machine

Buildings Freyburg Unstrut Louis II Thuringia
Buildings in Freyburg (Unstrut), Louis II of Thuringia, Ploughs in Germany, Vineyards in Freyburg (Unstrut), Neuenburg Castle (Freyburg), Multiview postcards, 1920, Saxony-Anhalt, Freyburg Unstr

Beating The Swords Into Ploughshares. From The Holy Bible Published By William Collins, Sons, & Company In 1869. Chromolithograph By J.M. Kronheim & Co

Ploughing a Rice Paddy Field in Myanmar. Date: circa 1910s

Farmer ploughing
A farmer with a very old fashioned three horse plough, Ural, beginning of 1900s. Date: 1900s

General store, Canton, Illinois, USA
General store, probably in Canton, Illinois, USA, R W Cruze Selz Shoes, P&O (Parlin & Orendorff) Canton Plows. Date: circa 1910s

Ploughing Wimbledon Car Park
The committee at the All-England Tennis Club decided to dig for victory, converting their grass car park into farmland. Club Secretary Norah Cleather can be seen checking on the progress. 1940

Ploughing in Western Canada - Farmer and son take a break Date: 1919

Farmer ploughing with Camel and Ox - Egypt
Farmer ploughing with a rather miss-matched pairing of a Camel and an Ox - Egypt. Date: circa 1910s

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"Unearthing the Past: A Glimpse into the World of Ploughs" In a scene reminiscent of a bygone era, a dedicated farmer and his team of majestic working horses plough a vast field, embodying the timeless bond between man and nature. Journey back to the 19th century as antique ploughs take center stage, showcasing their intricate craftsmanship and historical significance in shaping agricultural practices. Against the backdrop of North Norfolk's serene landscape, an enchanting flock of black-headed gulls follows closely behind a tractor diligently ploughing stubble fields during winter plumage. Witness the sheer power and precision as a four-horse ploughing team gracefully maneuvers through South Downs in East Sussex, leaving behind perfectly tilled soil ready for sowing seeds of prosperity. The rhythmic motion of ploughshares cutting through fertile earth creates an awe-inspiring sight as farmers tirelessly work towards cultivating bountiful harvests on their meticulously prepared fields. Amidst the chaos brought by war, an image from September 1939 captures resilience personified - a determined man donning a gas mask fearlessly continues his vital task of ploughing despite uncertain times. Celebrating tradition and skill, England's annual Ploughing Match brings together passionate competitors who showcase their expertise in this age-old practice while fostering camaraderie among fellow farmers. Embark on an exotic journey to Myanmar where local farmers delicately maneuver through rice paddy fields with unwavering dedication, ensuring that every inch is carefully tended for abundant yields. An evocative engraving depicts weary yet contented souls returning home after hours spent tirelessly guiding their trusty ploughs across expansive landscapes – testament to hard work rewarded with fulfillment.