Villager Collection

The Wedding Dance, (oil on panel)
827654 The Wedding Dance, (oil on panel) by Brueghel, Pieter the Younger (c.1564-1638); 34.6x48.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Wedding Dance. Pieter Brueghel the Younger (c. 1564-1638)

Ugandan children fetching water, Masindi, Uganda, Africa

Buffoons in a Village, 1857. Artist: Francois Nicolas Riss
Buffoons in a Village, 1857. Riss, Francois Nicolas (1804-1886). Found in the collection of the State V. Tropinin-Museum, Moscow

IRELAND: BALLYBUNION, c1840. View of the coastal village of Ballybunion on the mouth of the river Shannon, County Kerry, Ireland. Steel engraving, English, c1840, after William Henry Bartlett

Haylofts and stables, Grisons, Switzerland (engraving)
8626653 Haylofts and stables, Grisons, Switzerland (engraving) by Swiss School, (19th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Haylofts and stables, Grisons, Switzerland)

Ballplayers in the inn garden, c.1660 (oil on panel)
8712002 Ballplayers in the inn garden, c.1660 (oil on panel) by Ostade, Adriaen Jansz. van (1610-85); Nivaagaards Malerisamling, Niva, Denmark; (add.info.: By Adriaen van Ostade).

The Bay of Uri, Lake Lucerne 1859 (Oil on canvas)
8766683 The Bay of Uri, Lake Lucerne 1859 (Oil on canvas) by Whittredge, Thomas Worthington (1820-1910); 91.4--121.9 cm; High Museum of Art, Atlanta, Georgia

Mushrooms traders, 1854 (litho)
8698335 Mushrooms traders, 1854 (litho) by Pingret, Edouard (1788-1875); (add.info.: Food and beverage. Ceps mushrooms (porcini) traders in Pau, Pyrenees, France. Litho by E

Near Yokohama, Japan, 1870 (watercolour)
7341539 Near Yokohama, Japan, 1870 (watercolour) by Butt, James Henry (fl.1868); 17.2x12.4 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Lt)

Destruction of a Germanic village by the Romans
7278129 Destruction of a Germanic village by the Romans; Private Collection; (add.info.: Destruction of a Germanic village by the Romans, digitally enhanced reproduction of original from 1880)

Sunday bonnets at the Navigators Islands (Samoa), Apia Bay, September 14 1849 (watercolour)
7295602 Sunday bonnets at the Navigators Islands (Samoa), Apia Bay, September 14 1849 (watercolour) by Fanshawe, Admiral Sir Edward Gennys (1814-1906); 19.4x32.7 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Oblique Arch in the Viaduct on the London and Birmingham Railway at Watford, Herts. C
7426802 Oblique Arch in the Viaduct on the London and Birmingham Railway at Watford, Herts. C. 1845 (Hand coloured lithograph on paper); 24x37 cm; Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, Telford, Shropshire

Nesselwang in the Swabian district of Ostallgau, view of the village, costume, church (postcard)
7377748 Nesselwang in the Swabian district of Ostallgau, view of the village, costume, church (postcard); © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved.

Girl in costume in Prien Chiemsee, Upper Bavaria (postcard)
7377721 Girl in costume in Prien Chiemsee, Upper Bavaria (postcard); © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved.

Cartoon titled 'A Rustic Moralist' depicting a Rector, Villager and an uncommonly fine pig
5308740 Cartoon titled 'A Rustic Moralist' depicting a Rector, Villager and an uncommonly fine pig; (add.info.: Cartoon titled 'A Rustic Moralist' depicting a Rector)

Brehat Island, Brittany , beg 20th century (postcard)
PCT5618077 Brehat Island, Brittany , beg 20th century (postcard); (add.info.: Ile de Brehat (archipel, Cotes d'Armor (anciennement Cotes du Nord)

Satirical drawing of a rural St. John's Feast after an 18th century work
1000954 Satirical drawing of a rural St. John's Feast after an 18th century work. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard Fuchs

Peasants, 1928 (oil on canvas)
LAF470863 Peasants, 1928 (oil on canvas) by Brusselmans, Jean (1884-1953); 150.2x149.8 cm; Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Ghent, Belgium; © Art in Flanders.

Going to church on a Sunday afternoon in Holland (engraving)
8631554 Going to church on a Sunday afternoon in Holland (engraving) by Muller-Massdorf, Julius (1863-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: Going to church on a Sunday afternoon in Holland)

Southwold, Suffolk: Southwold Church (coloured photo)
8646372 Southwold, Suffolk: Southwold Church (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Southwold Church)

Southwold, Suffolk: Market Place and East Street (coloured photo)
8646371 Southwold, Suffolk: Market Place and East Street (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Market Place and East Street)

Saint Tropez: Coin pittoresque (colour litho)
8646387 Saint Tropez: Coin pittoresque (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coin pittoresque)

Saint Tropez: Echappee sur le golfe (colour litho)
8646386 Saint Tropez: Echappee sur le golfe (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Echappee sur le golfe)

Saint Tropez: Le port (colour litho)
8646384 Saint Tropez: Le port (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le port. Illustration for a booklet of watercolour views, Saint Tropez)

Southwold, Suffolk: Gun Hill (coloured photo)
8646382 Southwold, Suffolk: Gun Hill (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gun Hill)

Saint Tropez: Vue sur le quai Suffren (colour litho)
8646379 Saint Tropez: Vue sur le quai Suffren (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vue sur le quai Suffren)

Beaulieu: Le Boulevard Gordon-Benett et la Petite Afrique (b/w photo)
8646075 Beaulieu: Le Boulevard Gordon-Benett et la Petite Afrique (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Boulevard Gordon-Benett et la Petite Afrique)

Beaulieu: La Baie des Fourmis (b/w photo)
8646070 Beaulieu: La Baie des Fourmis (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Baie des Fourmis)

Southwold, Suffolk: Interior St Edmund's Church (coloured photo)
8646376 Southwold, Suffolk: Interior St Edmund's Church (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Interior St Edmund's Church)

Saint Tropez: Un coin du port (colour litho)
8651039 Saint Tropez: Un coin du port (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Un coin du port)

Beaulieu: Le Petit Afrique (b/w photo)
8650985 Beaulieu: Le Petit Afrique (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Petit Afrique)

"Might Have Been's" (colour litho)
8651758 "Might Have Been's" (colour litho) by Beddington, Alice Maud (1862-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: "Might Have Been's." Children of the Village)

On his own Account (colour litho)
8651757 On his own Account (colour litho) by Beddington, Alice Maud (1862-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: On his own Account)

Beaulieu: Vue generale (b/w photo)
8651679 Beaulieu: Vue generale (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vue generale)

Shih pao chai, Wan yin shan, Szechuan, Village and Sacred Rock on the banks of the Yangtze (b/w photo)
8653964 Shih pao chai, Wan yin shan, Szechuan, Village and Sacred Rock on the banks of the Yangtze (b/w photo) by Boerschmann, Ernst (1873-1949); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shih pao chai)

Hawarden Castle, south-west view (b/w photo)
8654290 Hawarden Castle, south-west view (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hawarden Castle, south-west view)

Hawarden Castle, north-east View (b/w photo)
8654289 Hawarden Castle, north-east View (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hawarden Castle, north-east View. Showing Principal Entrance)

The Castle Gates, From the Drive in Hawarden Park to the Main Entrance of the Castle (b/w photo)
8654288 The Castle Gates, From the Drive in Hawarden Park to the Main Entrance of the Castle (b/w photo) by English photographer

Another View of the Library, showing the Fireplace (b/w photo)
8654285 Another View of the Library, showing the Fireplace (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Another View of the Library)

The Dining-Room, Hawarden Castle (b/w photo)
8654279 The Dining-Room, Hawarden Castle (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Dining-Room, Hawarden Castle)

Enthusiastic Reception of Mr and Mrs Gladstone, Miss Dorothy Drew, and other Members of the Family
8654269 Enthusiastic Reception of Mr and Mrs Gladstone, Miss Dorothy Drew, and other Members of the Family, as they appeared in front of the terrace to distribute prizes at the Fete held 2 September

Mr Gladstone addressing the Successful Bandsmen and others after Distributing the Prizes (b/w photo)
8654264 Mr Gladstone addressing the Successful Bandsmen and others after Distributing the Prizes (b/w photo) by English photographer

St Deniol's Theological and General Library (b/w photo)
8654254 St Deniol's Theological and General Library (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Deniol's Theological and General Library)

A view on the way from Sandycroft Station to Hawarden Castle (b/w photo)
8654248 A view on the way from Sandycroft Station to Hawarden Castle (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Burmah / Myanmar: Village and Craft on the Irrawaddy (b/w photo)
8638999 Burmah / Myanmar: Village and Craft on the Irrawaddy (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Village and Craft on the Irrawaddy)

Humorous cat postcard (colour litho)
8643577 Humorous cat postcard (colour litho) by Thiele, Carl Robert Arthur (1860-1936); Private Collection; (add.info.: Humorous cat postcard)

Gargnano, Lake Garda, Italy (engraving)
8635819 Gargnano, Lake Garda, Italy (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gargnano, Lake Garda, Italy. Illustration from Rom)

Absalom's Pillar, Valley of Jehoshaphat (engraving)
8638798 Absalom's Pillar, Valley of Jehoshaphat (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Absalom's Pillar, Valley of Jehoshaphat)

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"Embracing Culture and Tradition: The Vibrant Life of a Villager" Step into the world of villagers, where art, daily routines, and community intertwine to create a tapestry of rich experiences. From "The Wedding Dance" capturing the joyous celebration in an oil painting to witnessing Ugandan children fetching water in Masindi, Uganda, Africa - these snapshots offer glimpses into the diverse lives led by those residing in villages across the globe. In "Buffoons in a Village, " artist Francois Nicolas Riss brings humor and satire to village life through his 1857 masterpiece. Meanwhile, William Henry Bartlett's steel engraving showcases the picturesque coastal village of Ballybunion on the mouth of the river Shannon in County Kerry, Ireland - reminding us that beauty can be found even in remote corners. Amidst simplicity lies profound contentment as depicted in works like "Simple Life" or "Old Willie - The Village Worthy. " These paintings capture moments frozen in time; they remind us that happiness can be found within close-knit communities and cherished traditions. Traveling further east to India reveals rural life at its finest with images such as "A Farmer with His Bullock Cart. " Here we witness how villagers rely on age-old practices for their livelihoods while fostering a deep connection with nature. Similarly, cowherders find solace and amusement during their pastimes captured beautifully on canvas. Venturing into West Africa takes us to Thies, Senegal - home to a vibrant handmade basket shop. This bustling hub showcases not only craftsmanship but also highlights how local businesses sustain village economies while preserving cultural heritage. Lastly, journey back through time to Belgian Congo's Lake Ntomba village of Ikoko circa 1930s. Experience firsthand the rhythmic beats resonating from "The Drums of Africa, " serving as both entertainment and an integral part of communal gatherings.