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Ploughing a076208
A field in Hertfordshire, being ploughed by a man on a tractor. Photographed by John Gay. Date range: 1950-1959
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Arable Farming Field Rural Tractor
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This evocative photograph, titled "Ploughing" by John Gay, captures the essence of rural life in Hertfordshire during the mid-twentieth century. The image depicts a lone figure in workman's clothes, intently focused on the task at hand as he expertly maneuvers a powerful tractor through a vast, golden arable field. The tractor, with its distinctive red and grey paintwork, churns up the earth, turning it over to prepare it for the planting of new crops. The field stretches out before him, a seemingly endless expanse of ripe grain, punctuated only by the occasional hedgerow or solitary tree. The sun casts long shadows across the landscape, adding depth and texture to the scene. The quiet, pastoral setting is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the farmer, who, with the aid of modern technology, continues the age-old tradition of cultivating the land. This photograph is a poignant reminder of a bygone era, when the rhythms of nature and the passage of the seasons shaped the daily lives of those who worked the land.
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