French Coutryfolk - Lunchtime for Reapers / Harvesters

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French Coutryfolk - Lunchtime for Reapers / Harvesters

French Countryfolk - Lunchtime for Reapers/Harvesters Date: circa 1905

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Media ID 11578665

© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection

Agriculture Bale Bales Break Countryfolk Harvest Harvester Harvesters Labourer Labourers Lunch Lunchtime Picnic Reaper Reapers Relaxing Rest Resting Worker

EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures a moment of respite for French countryfolk during the harvest season, circa 1905. The scene unfolds in a sun-dappled rural landscape, where reapers and harvesters pause to enjoy their lunchtime repast. The workers, dressed in traditional attire, sit on bales of hay or lean against stouks, their weathered faces etched with the lines of hard labor. The air is filled with the scent of freshly cut hay and the sounds of laughter and conversation. A simple picnic spread is laid out on a blanket, with loaves of crusty bread, ripe fruits, and hearty cheeses. A bottle of wine sits nearby, ready to quench their thirst. Despite the idyllic setting, the laborers know that the day's work is far from over. The fields stretch out before them, ripe with ripening crops that must be harvested before the weather turns. But for this brief moment, they are able to put aside their toils and enjoy the simple pleasures of food and companionship. This photograph offers a glimpse into the past, when agriculture was a way of life for many rural communities in France. It is a reminder of the hard work and dedication required to bring food to the table, and the importance of taking a break to rest and recharge. The image is a testament to the enduring rhythms of rural life, and the resilience of those who work the land.

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